20130823

Heavy coffee consumption increases death rates in under-55s, study suggests

Drinking more than four cups of coffee a day can raise the risk of dying from a host of diseases, scientists claim.
Researchers in the US found that death rates from all causes rose by more than half in people aged under 55 who drank more than 28 cups a week. Read more

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Heavy coffee consumption increases death rates in under-55s, study suggests

Drinking more than four cups of coffee a day can raise the risk of dying from a host of diseases, scientists claim.
Researchers in the US found that death rates from all causes rose by more than half in people aged under 55 who drank more than 28 cups a week. Read more

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GCSE grades suffer biggest fall for 25 years as Government clamps down on results 'inflation'


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UPDATED More than 650,000 teenagers are collecting their results across the country this morning but fewer will get the grades they wanted this year. The Government has demanded tougher questions and marking in a clampdown on 'grade inflation'. Just over two-thirds - 68.1 per cent of entries scored A*-C this summer - down 1.3 per cent from 2012 - the biggest fall since the exam's birth in 1988.

GCSE grades suffer biggest fall for 25 years as Government clamps down on results 'inflation'


GCSE
UPDATED More than 650,000 teenagers are collecting their results across the country this morning but fewer will get the grades they wanted this year. The Government has demanded tougher questions and marking in a clampdown on 'grade inflation'. Just over two-thirds - 68.1 per cent of entries scored A*-C this summer - down 1.3 per cent from 2012 - the biggest fall since the exam's birth in 1988.

Eating for Your Blood Type – B+ & B-

Diet for the B type
Stressful situations result in higher levels of cortisol being released in the system. Excess cortisol makes people react to stress in a negative manner, which leads to further psychological imbalance.
There are some Lectins that are sensitive to B type blood. To ensure that neither of the two affect your overall health, it’s best to follow a diet that avoids food that has high levels of toxicity.

  • Tomatoes, wheat, corn, lentils, buckwheat, peanuts, sesame seeds
  • Shellfish, chicken
  • Beans and legumes, grains and starches, avocados
  • Persimmons, Pomegranates, Star fruit, and Prickly pear
  • Cinnamon, Pepper, Sesame oil, Sunflower oil and Corn oil
Foods that work well for B type people
  • Green vegetables
  • Deep sea fish
  • Low fat dairy, and eggs
  • Rice milk, rice bran, rice flour, millet, oats
  • Onions, artichokes, parsnip
  • Olive oil, flaxseed oil
  • Grapes, figs, and dates can be eaten in moderation
  • Goat meat, lamb, turkey, venison