A banana a day can help keep strokes at bay

This latest study suggests that eating foods rich in potassium, such as bananas, broccoli and dates, could help lower the risk of stroke amongst women aged 50 and over.
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Spicy diet can beat dementia: Breakthrough in fight to cure cruel disease

This early stage study highlights the effects of aromatic turmerone in rat brains but the findings are a long way from determining whether this compound could help fight diseases like Alzheimer’s. Express

How thousands around the country enjoyed their New Year celebrations a bit too much

It was the night when revellers across Britain let their hair down for the biggest party of the year. Millions took to the streets to celebrate a night to remember as the country ushered in 2015 - and some clearly enjoyed the occasion more than others. But it all got a bit too much for some party-goers, as some of these photographs from across the country show. This morning there had been a total of 90 arrests made by Metropolitan Police officers working on the policing operation f

The morning after: how to lessen your hangover

You may have woken up on Thursday feeling a little ropey. Here’s a few tips for getting over your new year’s hangover. Click here

News Society Dementia Five lifestyle factors are key to cutting risk of dementia, says charity

Age UK says exercise and diet help lessen Alzheimer’s risk and healthy activities may cut threat of dementia by 36%.

Five actions that people can take to maintain brain health include regular physical exercise, a Mediterranean diet, not smoking, drinking in moderation and preventing diabetes, according to an evidence review by the charity. About 850,000 people in the UK are living with dementia, which will affect one in three people over the age of 65, according to the latest estimates.The guardian

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13 Simple Ways To Enjoy This Holiday Season…Without Gaining Weight

You can be jolly, merry, happy AND healthy if you follow these tips and use your mental-toughness muscles to enjoy the holiday season while also making progress on your goals.