The world health Organization in its recent global nutrition report states that a quarter of the world’s 41 million overweight children (10, 250, 000) under five live in Africa, a figure that has nearly doubled on the continent in the last two decades. As a result of this, the WHO said non-communicable diseases such as... Read More

April 10, 2014

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‘It decreases your cancer risk’: 19 benefits of getting your body in shape

by Sarah Klien Even without a clinical diagnosis, working out will lift your spirits. Whether or not you find the elusive runner’s high or not, there’s no denying the extra blood flow to the brain and the extra mood-boosting endorphins it produces It’s April, so apparently it’s time to talk swimsuits. In particular, bikinis and the bodies... Read More

January 20, 2014

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13 sure ways to prevent obesity

by Harry Blair Lack of sleep results in a feeling of being overworked, which leads to unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as eating junk food, addictions to coffee and the so called ‘energy boosting drinks’. Good sleep hygiene will help in timing your sleep schedule effectively. 1. Make an appointment with your doctor and make sure... Read More

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January 9, 2014

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13 sure ways to prevent obesity

by Health Me Up High-fibre foods have fewer calories, little fat and lots of bulk, which keep you full. 1. Make an appointment with your doctor and make sure he weighs you and checks your BMI, to ensure that you are not overweight. Also, get regular health check-ups, every six months, depending on your age and health.... Read More

December 26, 2013

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You need this: 10 ways to LOSE THAT WEIGHT this Christmas

by Krystle Crossman Cutting out carbs is not the key to a healthy weight. You need to learn about eating the right carbs and learning when to eat those carbs. If you are just starting out with a routine to lose weight, all of the information out there can be quite confusing. Some will say to... Read More

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September 14, 2013

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20 things we bet you NEVER knew honey was good for

by Sobiya N.Moghul Honey deeply penetrates the skin’s top layer, unclogs pores and sloughs off impurities. 1. Honey is rich in humectant compounds. This helps retain the moisture content in skin and restore its elasticity, making skin supple. 2. It helps remove dead skin cells and prevent the appearance of wrinkles. 3. The antibacterial and antimicrobial property of... Read More

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August 18, 2013

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10 sure ways to prevent obesity

by Debarati S Sen If you are overweight, take action right now to prevent crossing over into obesity. The first step is to make healthier lifestyle choices in your diet and exercise. You don’t need fancy exercise equipment or an expensive gym membership for losing weight. Walking, jogging, running, cycling and swimming are great for weight loss. Regardless of whether one is... Read More

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August 11, 2013

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Top 5 male fertility risks you might not know about

by Sobiya N. Moghul When the testicles overheat, they tend to produce less sperm and often, computers that we hold on our laps are enough to cause both temporary and permanent damage to the region. Most people are aware that male infertility maybe related to certain surgical procedures, hormonal imbalances within the body’s endocrine system and chemotherapy. However,... Read More

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July 7, 2013

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You won’t lose that weight if you don’t do these 10 things

by Krystle Crossman Don’t diet. When you go hungry your body stores nutrients and turns them into fat instead of absorbing them. If you are trying to lose weight as so many others are, there are 10 rules to live by if you want to be able to lose it and keep it off. 1.... Read More

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June 13, 2013

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Watch it: 8 health risks 30 year olds should look out for

Another health risk for 30 year old men is colon cancer. Colon cancer is most curable during early detection, before symptoms have developed. The health risks for 30 year olds are greater than younger adults. In most cases, people in their 30s still need to worry about the same health risk as younger people but... Read More

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January 30, 2013

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Read this if you are serious about losing weight – Timing is everything

by Alexandra Sifferlin Timing is everything for losing weight . In the latest collaborative study, researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Tufts University and the University of Murcia in Spain, found that the time of day you eat large meals may help to predict how many pounds you drop. In a study published in the... Read More

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January 9, 2013

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New “cure” for obesity? Device sucks food from the stomach before digestion

A new weight loss invention will let dieters eat anything they want – by sucking food and drink straight out of their stomachs. The rather gruesome-sounding system stops the body from digesting a third of each meal by pumping it out of the stomach via a tube inserted in the abdomen. So far it has... Read More

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November 25, 2012

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10 habits that can harm your heart

By Renita Tisha Pinto Regular consumption of diet sodas may increase the risk of stroke or other heart disease, even if the patients do not have a history of heart disease. Each year brings new research and numbers in heart health ailments. The biggest reason for almost all heart problems is lifestyle. Nearly 90 per... Read More

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November 12, 2012

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Want to sleep better at night? Shed some belly fat

by Lawrence LeBlond If you have a lot of belly fat, the lungs can’t expand as well, so it becomes harder to breathe when you’re sleeping, which is why more people get sleep apnea. Getting a good night’s sleep is important to be healthy. However, a number of problems can prevent us from having a... Read More

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July 12, 2012

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I lose weight through rigorous sex – World’s heaviest woman

by Isi Esene They say too much of anything is bad, but for Pauline Potter, the world’s heaviest woman, it just has to be all or nothing. The 46stone (292kg) woman who divorced her husband, Alex, three years ago is undertaking a massive ‘sexercise’ regime which she claims has helped her in shedding some of... Read More

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June 27, 2012

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Opinion: Sugar is still bad for you (and you’re taking too much of it)

by Susan Blumenthal, written in Collaboration with Jenny Shelby Contained in one 20-ounce bottle of soda are 65 grams of sugar. This is equivalent to the sugar content of nearly three two-ounce chocolate candy bars or approximately 22 packets of table sugar. It is hard to imagine anyone adding 22 packets of sweetener to a... Read More

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