The secret of a centenarian to long life; work and a good social life
Madeline Paldo is 100 years old and has worked for more than 80 years. She believes work is what has kept her going well into old age. She said she…
The unusual benefit of cheese, it fights tooth decay
Tooth decay is a modern day epidemic as we get quick fixes through sugary drinks and food. There is hidden sugar in almost everything we consume and tooth decay is…
Health and well-being and low-income neighborhoods
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have uncovered startling insights into the profound influence that the income of a neighborhood can exert on overall health and well-being.…
Everyday habits that age you faster
Several everyday habits can accelerate the aging process and make a person appear older than their actual age. Here are five of them: Excessive Sun Exposure Spending too much time…
Vigorous activity reduces your risk of death by up to 70% says expert
People who abhor exercise may want to sit up and take note. Vigorous activity a couple of times a week can reduce your risk of mortality quite significantly. The good…
Eating chocolate or cheese everyday won’t damage your health, says expert
Mention the word chocolate or cheese and most of us feel guilty about eating it if we are trying to stay healthy. But nutritionists say you can actually eat both…
Why does it get harder to stand up as you age
As we age our bodies tend to get stiffer and less flexible. One of the reasons why standing gets harder is because tendons get tighter around the joints and the…
How to transform challenges into your greatest assets
Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, and it's a guarantee that challenges will arise along the way. From personal setbacks to professional obstacles, these challenges can…
Illegal drugs emerge as top national security threat for 2024
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) annual threat study for 2024 has underscored the alarming ascent of illegal drugs as a paramount menace to national security. The report, unveiled on…
New Zealand woman who has 93 personalities finds love
A New Zealand woman who has a split personality disorder said that she found love and happiness despite having 93 personalities. Amber Lodge who is 31-years-old has dissociative identity disorder…