All processed meats are a health risk ― they’ve been linked to certain types of cancer, like colorectal cancer, because of the way they’re preserved. But there are several types of meat that offer less risk than the standard beef hot dog, Avena said. Look for a label that indicates whole beef, turkey, or chicken, […]
Continue ReadingAs we age, what we eat can impact our health, so it’s important to put some thought into what we eat and drink. By embracing your cultural dishes which are prepared locally and organically sourced foods, you can stay healthy as you age. Some key ingredients for healthy aging are: Protein is essential at every […]
Continue ReadingGet Daily Exercise Improvements in life expectancy are strongly linked to daily exercise. A comprehensive review of studies in the Journal of Aging Research showed that people who exercise regularly—even for as little as three hours a week—lived up to 6.9 years longer than those who didn’t. Habit-building is the key to success. The easiest […]
Continue ReadingSome dads might get gift cards, steak dinners or new golf clubs for Father’s Day. Yet Jose Calixto, 56, received something far more significant for the occasion this year. A few weeks ago, Jonathan Calixto, 30, saved his father’s life by donating a healthy kidney. “I never hesitated,” the son told Fox News Digital. FATHERHOOD […]
Continue ReadingAfter having suffered from bad period cramps, Nanette Sene is on a mission to ensure no woman has to miss out on daily activities just because of her cycle. Her work to develop a cutting-edge, wearable device that combines heat with microelectronics to quickly relieve muscle cramps and menstrual pain, has earned the Montrealer a […]
Continue ReadingThe World Health Organization has expanded the list of ‘NCD best buys’. The updated list was approved at the 76thth World Health Assembly, a move that will support governments to select life-saving interventions and policies for the world’s biggest killers, non-communicable diseases. This gives countries of every income a level of support to improve the […]
Continue ReadingWork-life balance in focus: The survey shows 41% of respondents considering a career change for a healthier lifestyle. (PHOTO: Getty Images) SINGAPORE— In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, achieving a harmonious work-life balance has become a burning desire for many Singaporean professionals. In a recent survey conducted by Randstad Singapore, the results showed 41 percent […]
Continue ReadingNewswise — A new study led by researchers from the University of Sydney has found young women’s engagement with social media plays a major role in shaping how they think – and act – in relation to their health. The research, published in the peer reviewed journal Health Marketing Quarterlystudied 30 women aged between 18 […]
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