Are you having your second cup of coffee? Could not resist its aroma and the urge for more? Don't worry, it's okay because coffee will not give you heart disease or hypertension; Â it even may do your mind some good. A new study suggests the possible connection between coffee consumption and lower risk of dementia during old age.
A group of Swedish and Danish researchers led by Dr. Miia Kivipelto, associate professor of neurology at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, conducted a study that looked into how coffee consumption could affect the mental health of men and women later in their
Coffee Could Help Lower The Risk of Dementia
by Gumer Liston February 10th, 2009 | Diet, Mental Health Read MoreYour Emotions and Your Health
by Gumer Liston February 3rd, 2009 | Mental Health
Emotions are part and parcel of being human beings; they come naturally to us because they are important features of our lives. Strong emotions come to us every now and then as reactions to things that happen to us. Often, these emotions are sudden and strong, and it's as if we do not have control over them. These kinds of intense emotions, if given loose rein, could take over us and could bring forth functional disorders that affect our organs. Happiness, anger, sadness, anxiety and fear are some of the examples of strong emotions that could affect our health.
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Donuts versus Bagels
by Bea January 27th, 2009 | Diet, Nutrition
Many people go to Dunkin' Donuts for breakfast, grabbing a bagel and thinking that they are going for the healthy alternative to donuts. What they don't realize is that they are in fact choosing the wrong option!
Most people think that bagels are healthier than donuts--after all, what could be the harm in condensed bread versus a sugar laden fried pastry? Well, that's just it, bagels are oversized and very dense--they also take longer for your body to digest. One bagel can be worth at least 5 pieces of bread. Even if you are going for the whole wheat or multigrain
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Most people think that bagels are healthier than donuts--after all, what could be the harm in condensed bread versus a sugar laden fried pastry? Well, that's just it, bagels are oversized and very dense--they also take longer for your body to digest. One bagel can be worth at least 5 pieces of bread. Even if you are going for the whole wheat or multigrain
New Year, New Goals
by Louise January 20th, 2009 | Diet, Exercise
It is 2009, a new year, time for a change. What's your New Year's resolution? Everybody makes one, but how many people actually keep them? I am going to take a guess and say that it is only a very small percentage of people. What sets those people aside from the rest of us? Can we say their goals are easier, or is that just a bad excuse? How can we become a part of that percentage and make it grow? This year, I want you to make a health-related goal. It doesn't matter how big or how small your
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Healthy Habits That Help You Live a Better Life
by Gumer Liston January 13th, 2009 | Dermatology, Mental Health, NutritionLiving life to the fullest means cultivating good habits that help us become healthier. A healthy person is a happy person. Here are some healthy habits that are worth weaving into your old daily pattern:
1. Take time to walk, run, or jump for fifteen to twenty minutes each day. It is best to do it first thing in the morning to give your joints, muscles, and brain the needed warm-up for the coming day ahead that is full of physical and mental exertion.
2. Eat foods that are low in fat like fruits, vegetables, and grains. You also