20140823

Illegal cigarettes 'contain human excrement, rat droppings and dead flies'

A packet of cigarettes
The Local Government Association said people would 'think twice' about buying black market cigarettes if they knew what they contained. Read more

Illegal cigarettes 'contain human excrement, rat droppings and dead flies'

A packet of cigarettes
The Local Government Association said people would 'think twice' about buying black market cigarettes if they knew what they contained. Read more

Teenagers who get fewer than six hours sleep are 20% more likely to be obese by 21

The amount of sleep a teenager gets is a crucial predictor of their weight later in life - with fewer than six hours raising the risk of obesity
Researchers at Columbia and North Carolina universities compared 16-year-olds who got less than six hours of sleep a night with those who got eight.

Teenagers who get fewer than six hours sleep are 20% more likely to be obese by 21

The amount of sleep a teenager gets is a crucial predictor of their weight later in life - with fewer than six hours raising the risk of obesity
Researchers at Columbia and North Carolina universities compared 16-year-olds who got less than six hours of sleep a night with those who got eight.

20140821

Artificial Sweeteners

Many people have taken to regularly using artificial sweeteners as a healthier alternative to sugar. What do health consultants have to say about that? Artificial sweeteners are worse than sugar. And that is a grave understatement. Artificial sweeteners, when broken down by the body, produce toxic substances that have adverse effects on the body. These effects include depression, anxiety attacks, asthma, chronic fatigue, insomnia, weight gain and in extreme cases, vision loss and blood sugar problems.
Can you believe it? Read more

Artificial Sweeteners

Many people have taken to regularly using artificial sweeteners as a healthier alternative to sugar. What do health consultants have to say about that? Artificial sweeteners are worse than sugar. And that is a grave understatement. Artificial sweeteners, when broken down by the body, produce toxic substances that have adverse effects on the body. These effects include depression, anxiety attacks, asthma, chronic fatigue, insomnia, weight gain and in extreme cases, vision loss and blood sugar problems.
Can you believe it? Read more

20140818

10 Foods to Eat Every Day for Perfect Skin

Green teaGreen tea: a great source of antioxidants

When the tea is hot, the bionic brew releases catechins, a kind of antioxidant with proven anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Green tea may also reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure. Drink 3 or more cups of tea every day for better results. Read more