20161002

Pedro Sánchez resigns as leader of Spain's Socialist party

Ex-leader lost party assembly vote by 132 to 107 after 10-hour debate, potentially signalling the end of a nine-month standoff in Spanish politics. The guardian

This is how you should really brush your teeth

web-teeth-brushing-RF-corbis.jpg“Two minutes at least is ideal, 30 seconds for each quarter of the mouth,” she said. “And at least twice a day.
"You should wait at least 30 minutes after eating to brush the teeth, otherwise the acid can damage the tooth surface," he said
“Before bed is most important as we have reduced saliva flow when we are asleep. Saliva would usually help naturally buffer the acids in the mouth. Read More

20160930

Too good to be true? The top 10 superfoods that will help you fight cravings AND shed the pounds

Eating salmon will make you feel fuller for longer, making you less likely to snack in between meals, according to Superfood UK nutritionist Shona Wilkinson

Nutritionists Lily Soutter and Shona Wilkinson, from London, share their tips for what to eat when you're trying to lose weight. They say quinoa will 'fight sugar cravings', and almonds keep you 'fuller for longer'.  Mailonline

20160929

 Watermelon 

One cup of watermelon contains around 45 calories. It is one of the best ingredients for many of your summer drinks. Use this fruit to prepare juices and smoothies. A glass of water with some watermelon added to it make an excellent refreshing summer drink. Watermelon contains all necessary nutrients to help you stay healthy and in good shape. Besides its slimming effect watermelon reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

A study involving ten million patients from the UK, the Netherlands, Italy and Germany found people who regularly take the painkiller pills are up to 20 per cent more likely to develop heart failure.

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20160922

How to cut YOUR chances of getting cancer: Expert reveals 8 proven ways to help protect against the deadly disease

How to cut YOUR chances of getting cancer: Expert reveals 8 proven ways to help protectLifestyle changes could stop a staggering 40 per cent of cancers from ever occuring, previous research has claimed. Here, London-based medical journalist Anna Magee reveals the eight proven ways to lower your risk of cancer. Stick to just one glass of wine a day (top left) and eat yoghurt (top middle) to keep your bacteria in good shape. Increase your intake of brown rice (top right) to lower your risk of bowel cancer and use SPF 30 sunscreen (bottom right) to prevent malignant melanoma. Take an aspirin (bottom middle) daily to also reduce the risk of bowel cancer and marinate your meat (bottom left) to lower cancer-causing components during cooking. DAILY MAIL

Brad Pitt 'investigated for child abuse': LA social services probe claims he 'physically and verbally abused his children after getting wasted on private jet' - the day before Jolie ended their marriage

Brad Pitt 'investigated for child abuse' amid Angelina Jolie splitThe family is said to have been on a flight when Brad Pitt allegedly became drunk and started 'screaming' at his children before continuing the 'rant' when the plane landed. He then reportedly tried to leave the scene in a fuel truck. TMZ reports that the episode, last Wednesday, prompted Angelina Jolie to file for divorce. Pitt is believed to be under investigation by the LAPD and LA County Department of Children and Family Services. He and Jolie have been interviewed as part of the probe, and there are plans for authorities to speak to the children. A source close to Pitt told TMZ that he is taking the matter seriously but 'did not commit any abuse of his children'. It comes amid claims Pitt was desperate for one more chance to save his marriage and offered to 'go into intense therapy for drug and alcohol use'. DAILY MAIL