Archive for the ‘health’ Category
February 5, 2012
by Amanda Greene Kelly
Taking care of your skin is probably second nature by now. You know to slather on SPF each morning and scan for new and changing moles to keep your skin happy and healthy. But despite understanding how to combat wrinkles and ward off disease, there’s a fair share that you might not know about your body’s largest organ. Read on for seven interesting facts about your skin.
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January 28, 2012
… aren’t bad for the heart – as long as you use sunflower or olive oil.
The Great British Breakfast may be healthier than you think – providing it’s fried in olive or sunflower oil. Scientists claim a fry-up doesn’t increase the risk of heart disease or early death, depending on the type of oil used.
by Jenny Hope
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November 8, 2011
by Anahad O’Connor
The old saw about drinking eight glasses of water a day for overall health is widely considered a myth.
But research over the years has suggested that drinking extra water helps the kidneys clear sodium, urea and toxins from the body. And in the past year, two large studies found a lower risk of long-term kidney problems among people who drink more water and other fluids daily.
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