The two are practically identical, but how do they differ? Raisins are actually dried grapes, so is there any nutritional difference between these two food items? When any fruit is dried, it becomes more concentrated in its components. Is that a good thing, or a bad thing? Researcher will agree that it is a difficult question to answer, because it ... Read More »
For any of you who have ever experienced gout, I feel for you, really! My husband, Francois suffers from it and I know all about it. Most of the time it appears in his foot, but he also gets gout in his knee, and from what I have seen, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone! Gout is a form of ... Read More »
For many years the mediterranean region has been associated with superior physical health. A study found that the consumption of oil-rich Mediterranean foods, such as fish and seafood, helps to improve overall well-being. A Mediterranean diet, which is one that has a regular intake of fruit, vegetables, pulses, fish, olive oil and nuts, has been proven to lessen the chances ... Read More »
Can you ever escape the stigma of being overweight, even if you have lost the weight and are at your optimal body weight? Researchers have found that there is a stigma attached to people who were previously overweight, and people always remember you as such. People that were always slim came out tops in the attractiveness stakes, and the previously ... Read More »
We all need some help boosting our metabolisms. Try the following: -eat breakfast -take omega 3′s -drink green tea -get moving -build muscle -eat spicy foods -snack throughout the day -sleep more -eat/drink more protein -drink water HOW MANY OF THESE ARE YOU GOOD AT STICKING TO? Read More »
13 Children and 6 adults have died in a fire in The Villagio Mall in Doha. The fire broke out in the first floor nursery, and fire fighters had to break through the roof after the staitcase to the nursery collapsed. It seems neither the fire alarm, nor the sprinkler system was working . Amongst the dead were triplets, Lillie, ... Read More »
Little did any of us know, but Phillip Phillips, who recently won American Idols, was in pain during his performances and couldn’t get time off to sort it out. He has been suffering from severe kidney stones which desperately needed to be operated on, but it would have meant dropping out of American Idol. He has evidently been suffering from ... Read More »
The world’s smallest artificial heart, meant as a temporary measure, has saved the life of a 16 month old baby boy. He was suffering from a condition called dilated myocardiopathy whereby the heart fibres are stretched or enlarged, resulting in a weaker heart which eventually can’t pump blood, and stops. The minute artificial heart had only been tested in animals ... Read More »
Stings and bites from insects are common. They often result in redness and swelling in the injured area. Insects, snakes and spiders usually don’t bite unless provoked, so it is a defensive mechanism. Apart from the allergic reactions that can result from a bite or sting, various diseases are spread in this way. The Extractor is perfect for this and ... Read More »
Move over saddle sores, and overtaking trucks, as hormonal imbalances are now the latest worry for serious cyclists! Keen bikers have been found to have more than double the amount of estradiol in their blood compared to triathletes and other sport enthusiasts. Estradiol is a form of estrogen and, in males, it is produced as an active metabolic product of testosterone. ... Read More »
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