Madrid ready to act if Catalonia takes final step toward referendum

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Mariano Rajoy will call emergency Cabinet meeting this weekend to prepare an appeal to the Constitutional Court to stop the vote. El País

Healthy Habits Can Prevent Dementia & Other Brain Diseases

Healthy habits can go a long way! And the earlier you establish them, the better your chances of finding perfect balance in life and building healthy body, mind and spirit. It is said thati ntermittent fasting will help you with dementia, more than what you would expect. Read more

The wonder of Aspirin: Cancer, currency and complexion

This week the reliable painkiller aspirin has been hailed yet again for its potential life-saving benefits. Already renowned for its ability to reduce the risk of heart attacks a study has now revealed that healthy people should be encouraged to take a daily dose of aspirin to ward off cancer.Express

Unable to sleep? Eleven ways you can trick yourself into dozing off

The next time you are lying awake in bed, try our expert natural tips. The mirror

Brits spend a whole year of their life being hungover

The average Briton spends over a year of their life nursing a hangover - and it takes women two hours longer than men to recover. The Independent

US adult obesity rates exceed 20% in every state, new study shows

4 Sep 2014: At least 30% of adults are obese in more than 20 states, with adult obesity rates in 2013 exceeding 20% in every state.For the first time two states, Mississippi and West Virginia, rose above 35%. The year before, 13 states were above 30% and 41 had rates of at least 25%. The Guardian

DAILY meditation may be the most effective way of tackling migraine.Doctors say it can provide instant relief and be a better alternative to painkillers.The ancient yoga-style technique lowers the number of attacks and reduces the agonising symptoms without any nasty side-effects, a study found. Express