Even if you’ve been a couch potato your entire life, you can still cut your risk of heart disease if you start exercising now. Researchers from the University of Heidelberg in Germany have found that even in later years, adding movement to your daily routine will have a protective effect upon your cardiovascular system. In [...]
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Evidence continues to mount proving that fruits and vegetables are vital to our well-being. The newest research from Cambridge University has found that in both children and elders intake of these foods improved the mineral content in their bones. The study involved children aged 16-18 and women aged 60-83. Researchers at found that both groups [...]
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Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder with 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year. The disorder occurs when the neurons which produce dopamine (the substantia nigra) die or become impaired causing tremors, rigidity and difficulty with balance. It now seems that our reliance on chemical pesticides could be, in part, to blame. A newly released article [...]
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“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill The final step on the path to happiness asks you to “Spread some kindness – do a good turn for someone every day”. As poets and songwriters have noted, making someone else happy can do wonders [...]
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