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Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat. This common condition is caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. Strep throat can affect children and adults of all ages. However, it’s especially common in children between the ages of 5 and 15. Sneezing and coughing...
Sleep is an essential part of your health and well-being. The restorative process repairs muscle and boosts energy, making it essential to our overall physical health and performance. Plus, sleep is closely linked to mental and emotional health—lack of sleep can result in increased stress, and people who...
If you are sexually active, the chances of contracting a Sexually transmitted disease (STD) increase especially if you invariably engage in unprotected sex. Most STDs are asymptomatic at least in the early stages and may be hard to detect without a proper test. It is recommended for sexually active people...
Nearly six per cent of new cancers diagnosed worldwide in 2012 some 800,000 cases were caused by diabetes and excess weight, according to a study published on Tuesday. Among the 12 types of cancer examined, the proportion of cases chalked up to these factors was as high as a third,...
TASTY yet NUTRITIOUS?That is what this newly open cafe is all about, according to my line dance teacher. She told us students that we should go and taste their set lunch which is on daily except on Tuesdays. It is called Tasty V Diet Cafe, opened by a very sweet and friendly young lady who...
Low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia, can be a dangerous condition. Low blood sugar can happen in people with diabetes who take medicines that increase insulin levels in the body. Taking too much medication, skipping meals, eating less than normal, or exercising more than usual can lead to low blood...
Whether you are working to manage heart disease or have experienced a heart attack, youre understandably concerned about your health. The good news is that by adopting a healthy lifestyle — including a balanced diet and regular exercise for better weight management — and by working with your...
After a long day at the Lost World of Tambun theme park, there is nothing better than to relax and unwind in pools of 100% natural hot spring waters.The Lost World Hot Springs Spa comes alive at night, from 6pm to 11pm daily. It boasts a total of 12 pools and is designed to cater for all ages. Three...
If you’re new to running, it’s vital to prep your body correctly before heading out the door. And in the long term, warming up right will also help ensure your success as a runner. But how do you get your body primed properly? In my experience as a coach and as a runner, here are the top five things to...
Cristiano Ronaldo may be one of the most polarizing men in soccer—or fútbol, depending on where you’re reading this—but there’s one thing we can all agree on: The guy is ridiculously fit. On Thursday, the Real Madrid player shared a heartwarming photo on his Instagram page that simultaneously...
As parents, we are responsible for raising happy and healthy children into adults that will be good contributors to society. Once issue, however, is that nobody really teaches us what kind of food we should be feeding our kids. Whats even worse is that we face a constant barrage of commercials...
A good nights sleep is exactly what the doctor ordered. It helps to form new pathways in the brain so we can retain more information, it’s essential for physical repair and healing, and it makes us feel more productive. There is no greater feeling than waking up refreshed, arms stretched, in silk...
It’s important to stay safe while you are exercising and trying to stay in shape, and one way you can do that is by ignoring all of the various fitness myths that are out there at the minute. Most myths aren’t based on any science at all and won’t be doing your body any good at all. Generally...
Up to 300,000 people with long-term mental health problems have to leave their jobs each year, a report says. It also claims poor mental health costs the UK economy up to £99bn each year. Prime Minister Theresa May, who commissioned the report, said it showed we need to take action. She is...
Hubby was in charge of making all the beautiful breakfasts that you see on my Instagram while we were in Scotland.One of the things he put together was this glorious Smoked salmon and avocado muffin. Scottish smoked salmon is simply superb and we try to have it as often as we can when we're there. Top it on...
It’s a central tenet of diabetes treatment: monitor the blood sugar closely, then adjust your diet, exercise, and medications to keep it in a good range. And that makes sense. Poorly controlled blood sugar is a major risk factor for diabetic complications, including kidney disease, vision loss, and nerve...
Bodyform has broken convention: the feminine hygiene brand’s latest sanitary towel advert is the first to use red liquid. The fact that showing liquid that looks like blood to denote real blood counts as taboo-breaking is as ridiculous as the blue liquid inflicted on our fragile sensibilities for years.
Wearing a pair of ill-fitting shoes can make walking across the room uncomfortable. Mayo Clinic orthopaedic surgeon Dr Glenn Shi says shoes that are too tight, too small or don’t give enough support can cause pain and other issues. Poorly fitting footwear can cause foot pain, injuries, and even...
The elderly are weak and have no less strength even to stand on their own. Therefore they need the full-time assistance of either their loved ones which can be their children, friends or relatives or any caregiver. Having elderly at home brings lots of responsibility on you. To perform their daily tasks,...
Skincare routines can be quite confusing for a gal. Often times you may read about some new way to keep your skin fresh and supple, only to find out that you are harming your skin in the long run. These common mistakes may not have such devastating effects, but occasionally, they can provide long term...
