health

We’ve all been told to avoid red wine, dark berries and black coffee in our quests for pearly whites; but what about foods that actually brighten your smile? Try these natural solutions for a brilliant beam. Strawberries They may be bright red, but malic acid, a chief component of this summery fruit, acts as a […]

Can a single finger test determine whether you are beautiful or ugly? Apparently so, if the latest social media craze is anything to go by. On Weibo, the Chinese version of Facebook, thousands of users are participating in the ‘Beauty and Ugliness Identification Method’ also known as the ‘finger trap test’. So how do you

Poor sleep – as anyone who suffers from it knows – can make life a misery. And it is taking its toll on the nation’s health. Even worse, persistent poor sleep can increase the risk of developing conditions including diabetes, depression, high blood pressure and strokes. Research at the University of British Columbia suggests every hour

  Long considered little more than a nuisance, snoring is no longer something to ignore — to the delight of frustrated bed partners everywhere. To sleep physicians, snoring is a sign that something’s up. “When you are snoring, you’re spending too much energy to breathe,” says Dr. M. Safwan Badr, M.D., president of the American

  It has long been said that a good night’s sleep can make you feel better, and researchers have finally found it to be true. They say sleep gives our immune systems a major boost, particularly if we are fighting off an infection. Experiments in flies found that in the case of major infection, sleep

Check out these seven habits that can cause belly fat – and be sure to do the opposite, so you can shape up and lose those unsightly bulges as fast as possible! 1. Drinking Carbonated Drinks Regularly Can’t last a day without gulping down a can or two of soda? If this is you, then you’re

When it comes to toilet habits, everyone is different. But, there are rules that hold true for everyone. Now, a comprehensive guide to poo colours has been drawn up and it can reveal a lot about your health. Faeces can be any shade from brown to green and be considered normal. But, there are other

Some people have a force-field of terrible breath or feet that smell so repellent that insoles are never enough to dampen the disgusting odour. And while people have their own unique scent, it is a surprisingly select cocktail of chemicals that create the distinctive and disgusting aromas associated with bad body odour. Now, a secondary

  Looking for some effective ways to transform your body? There are a few great exercises that will help you to reach your fitness goal. These exercises are easy but effective in strengthening your body along with burning unwanted calories. However, sticking to these exercises is not enough to transform your body, you should also

We human beings are on the verge of health destruction just because we don’t pay real attention to our daily eating(s). Certainly, soft drinks or colas are one of those food ingredients that are extremely injurious to our health. What’s in cola? Caffeine: There’s always been a definite amount of caffeine in every cola and