How a pot belly is a red flag for cancer: Increased waist size raises the odds of getting the disease even if the rest of your body is slim, say health officials

Scientists at the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer found adding 11cm to the waistline increases the risk of developing a group of obesity-linked cancers by 13 per cent. Waist size is  tied to 10 cancers - bowel, lower oesophagus, upper stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, womb, ovaries, kidneys and postmenopausal breasts. MAIL

Drinking coffee reduces your risk of developing liver cancer by up to 50

• Drinking one cup of coffee a day lowers your liver cancer risk by 20%
• Two coffee cups reduces your risk of developing the disease by 35%
• Decaffeinated options have a protective effect but to a lesser extent
• Researchers say more research is needed to determine its health effects. Mail

Couch potato warning: Sitting around for TWO weeks raises diabetes and heart disease risk

Experts discovered that as little as 14 days spent sitting around reduces our muscle mass, increases body fat and raises the potential for high cholesterol.
And they warned that taking at least 10,000 steps a day - widely regarded as a target for maintaining good health - should be something people strive for to avoid the risk of disease.
“Our day-to-day physical activity is key to abstaining from disease and health complications. People must avoid sitting for long periods of time.” EXPRESS

Colon cancer cure? Scientists say eating ALMONDS could be as good as chemotherapy

It’s thought a minimum of a couple of handfuls of tree nuts per day did the trick.Tree nuts include cashews, almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios and macadamias and brazil nuts.They found patients were much less likely to experience their cancer returning, or to die from the cancer, than those who didn’t eat nuts. EXPRESS

Five surprising foods to lift your mood: Eating THIS could revolutionise your routine

While it’s well-known that particular foods can boost your brain power, fight inflammation and are good for your overall health, what you eat can also help your mental wellbeing.
“You should eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and wholegrain cereal foods, with some protein, including oily fish. This diet will provide a wide variety of vitamins and minerals to support our body’s functions,” Aboukhate explained. Express

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10 Things To Practice Daily That Will Improve Your Life

1.  Learn To Remember The Names Of The People You See On A Daily Basis
2. Try To Understand Others’ Perspectives
3. We May Criticize Actions, But Not People
4. Try Everything At Least Once
5. Books Are Still The Best Gift 
6. Always Take Time and Appreciate Hard Work
7. Simply Be Quiet If You Have Nothing Good To Say
8. Learn To Appreciate Life’s Subtle Hilarities
9. Never Try To Hog The Spotlight
10. Remember That You Are In This World To Fulfill A Mission

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