Cholesterol is important to us because it is required for the activities of cell membranes, plasma lipoproteins, steroid hormones and bile. Our blood transports cholesterol to areas where it is required. There are two types, Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol and High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) or “good” cholesterol. While we have been warned about LDL’s...Read More
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Did you know that the culture of drinking milk started in Central Europe more than 7500 years ago? A study by University College London scientists found that dairy farming communities in the region used milk as a source of vitamin D to make up for lack of natural sunshine. But while milk has many benefits...Read More
There’s no doubt that our lower backs possess tremendous strength and flexibility. However, our spines are engineered in a way that makes them prone to developing various complications that can lead to leg pain, hip problems and more. With time, bad posture – usually associated with long sitting hours – can lead to muscle strain...Read More
After having a meal, the one thing you expect is to feel satisfied when you’re done eating. But sometimes you can find yourself feeling hungry even after you’ve had your fair fill; if this happens to you, you should know that there could be other factors contributing to the sensation of hunger. #1. Fructose Sugar...Read More
Sleepless nights happen to everyone from time to time. Sometimes your brain simply can’t shut up long enough to allow you to fall asleep – probably because your busy going over the events of the day, or planning for the day ahead. With sleep deprivation proving to be a relatively serious problem in Australia (the...Read More
Any woman will tell you premenstrual stress, commonly known as PMS, is a tough place to be – both physically and emotionally. The good news is that, with a little know-how and empathy, men can help relieve PMS symptoms rather than aggravate them. This is according to a study published in the medical journal PLoS...Read More
FORGET PEANUTS AND EGGS; YOU CAN GET FOOD ALLERGIES FROM SEEMINGLY HARMLESS SOURCES
It’s common knowledge that eggs, nuts, dairy, and shellfish can be a source of allergies; but how would you feel if you had to keep off something much more harmless – like honey? Well, for some Australians like Jaclyn Jauhiainen, a 22-year-old student from Gosford, being constantly alert to the dangers of food allergies comes...Read More
The dreaded Ebola virus is back. Its re-emergence was reported by The World Health Organisation in the Democratic Republic of Congo on May 12, following the death of three people. The situation, however, appears to be under control – for the moment, at least. WHO says it was alerted to a “cluster of undiagnosed illnesses”...Read More
Good hair is among the most important things for any beauty-conscious person. Healthy hair is also good sign that the rest of your health is in tip top shape. But since we struggle to keep our hair healthy and glowing, in this piece we give you a list of dietary nutrients that are required to...Read More
Water is generally never considered by people to be a food, much less an important tool in losing weight and becoming healthy. But drinking a lot of water has many benefits, some of which do help you lose those extra pounds. In this article, we tell you why and how. Of all the weight loss...Read More