Break up with bad food

Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate the special relationship you have with a loved one, but we all know there are other types of relationships, too. Some of these relationships are referred to as “toxic” because they can damage our mental health.

The Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Gift

… all around the world. All it takes is a conversation about showing true love for your partner by improving her or his health and happiness, as well as global flourishing. Is there any reason to not have that conversation? Bio: Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is …

New dementia pill made entirely from CHOCOLATE

… body. ‘New analysis is showing there are powerful compounds in many natural nutrients that could help maintain the health of everyone. ‘We support the huge amount of research has gone into Blood Flow+ and we are delighted that it is the first cocoa …

Women are affected by heart disease too

In Jamaica, we observe Heart Month with several activities over the course of the month led by the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, the Cardiology Unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies and other cardiologists and heart centres promoting awareness of heart disease prevention and early detection and treatment. This year, the theme for heart month is sudden cardiac arrest.

Grapes may shield you from Alzheimer’s

… study contributes to the growing evidence that supports a beneficial role for grapes in neurologic and cardiovascular health, however more clinical studies with larger groups of subjects are needed to confirm the effects observed here, Silverman …

the Sweetest Couple in Uk! Elderly Husband and Wife Visit Sweet Shop…

A kind-hearted couple has become year-round Santas at their local hospital, after spending 13 years buying sweets to give away to both doctors and poorly children on the dialysis ward. Patrick and Sheena Simmonds, aged 85 and 81, have been loyal customers of the Guinness World Record-certified Oldest Sweet Shop in the World, in North Yorks, for more than a decade – spending more than 2,500 a year on sugary treats.

Toxins in your fast-food packaging?

… Six of the samples also contained a long-chain PFOA, even though the chemical is no longer widely used because of health hazards. PFOA could be present in these wrappers because recycled paper was used in their manufacture, Schaider said — an …

What is Ash Wednesday?

Amanda Murphy, This content first appeared on ReligionToday.com and is used here with permission. To view the original visit: http://www.religiontoday.com/11708282 This Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday.

Blood drive in honour of Tom Cameron

… of his time, energy, or other resource within his power. In recent years, however, Cameron dealt with a series of health issues, including a couple of strokes and blood in his lungs. Despite deteriorating health, he never left the helm of Maple …

Timing of your meals might reduce heart risks

… meal frequency may not affect people’s weight, levels of “good” HDL cholesterol or other factors that affect heart health. Some people, she noted, do well with “grazing” throughout the day — as long as the food choices are healthy, and they do not …

Living at high altitudes linked to lower risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome

Could something as simple as the geographic area in which you live contribute to your risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, or suffering a stroke? A new study, published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Physiology , has revealed that the incidence of Metabolic Syndrome could be linked to the altitude of where a person lives. Metabolic syndrome is the medical term for the combination of high blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol levels, as well as excess body fat around the waist, and contributes to serious health problems.

Beach(ed) body

“Breaking his oath and resolution like a twist of rotten silk.” – William Shakespeare , English playwright, Aufidius, in Coriolanus, act 5, sc.

Harper Adams University student heads out on a porcine path

A STUDENT with a sheep and beef farming background is setting her sights on pigs after landing an Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Pork Industry Scholarship. Loretta Holder, a second year BSc Animal Health and Welfare student at Harper Adams University, will also receive a paid placement year with Ceva Animal Health to help her achieve her dream of working in the pig nutrition sector.

Coffee: How much is too much?

A cup of coffee in the morning may pack more than just an energy boost. More and more research is emerging to suggest that there may be several health benefits associated with drinking this dark black beverage, from helping prevent diabetes to lowering the risk of liver disease.

How Far Would You Go For Your Priceless Pet?

… “mitigate the risk of surgical and anesthetic complications.” “We deeply believe preventive care is critical to the health of a pet,” said the company of its wellness plans program, calling it “an affordable and accessible option for pet owners.” …