20160805

Erectile dysfunction could be cured with watermelon – and has NO Viagra-like side-effects

Watermelon
While some men opt for Viagra as a way to treat the condition, experts say watermelon can be used as a natural treatment thanks to the amino acid citrulline, which can help ‘relax’ blood vessels. Express

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Breastfeeding premature babies 'boosts their IQ in later life'

Premature babies who predominantly receive their nutrition from breastfeeding have higher IQs in later life, than those who do not. Independent

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What experts have to say about the health benefits of magnesium?

Magnesium remains one of the minerals that we cannot do without. It is essential for achieving and maintaining a state of optimal health, especially when the body is under a lot of stress (physical or emotional). Magnesium deficiency can leave the body vulnerable in the face of acute and chronic conditions, so it is important to include more magnesium-rich foods in your diet or take magnesium supplements. Bewell

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Eat a well-balanced diet – Eating healthy foods promotes good health. What you put into your body to digest is what determines your health. If you want your immune system working well, take care with quality food and keep your gut performing well.

Synthetic sex hormone dubbed an ‘elixir of youth’ could reverse the signs of AGEING

HormoneA team of US and Brazilian researchers   have used a synthetic sex hormone to stimulate the production of a naturally occurring enzyme called telomerase. Telomerase is capable of reversing ageing and it has now been dubbed a possible “cellular elixir of youth” Express

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An hour of walking can cancel out DEADLY risk of heart disease caused by sitting at a desk

Brisk stroll day ELIMINATE effects sitting behind desk hours
A study of more than 1million people found walking or cycling were the best ways of warding off heart disease, diabetes and some cancers associated with sitting for eight hours a day. Express