Scientists have identified the first creature to reproduce sexually – a primitive fish that lived in Scottish freshwater lakes over 385 million years ago. Before then, it was all about spawning. When Professor John Long from Flinders University in Australia examined the ancient fish fossils, he noticed one had an odd, L-shaped appendage, which turned […]

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Mounting evidence suggests that prolonged sitting — a staple of modern-day life — is hazardous to your health, even if you exercise regularly. Based on these findings, doctors advise all adults to sit less and move more. But how often do we need to get up from our chairs? And for how long? Researchers at […]

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Cultures across the globe have been incorporating fermented foods into their diets for thousands of years. The ancient Germans fermented cabbage, the Chinese fermented soybeans and South Asians and Middle Eastern people always fermented dairy for yogurt. There’s a reason why fermented foods work. Fermented foods contain an array of very important health benefits for […]

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Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when a piece of chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible. Researchers at the University of Leeds found that during the moments it is in the mouth, the chocolate sensation arises […]

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If you’re looking for a vegetable that’s easy to grow and one that you can use in the kitchen almost every day, garlic is a great choice. Practical and healthy With its strong flavour, garlic is popular in both Asian and Mediterranean recipes, adding depth to a whole host of savoury dishes. It’s also famed […]

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Research by scientists at Cambridge University and Sweden’s Umea University shows that post-menopausal women who want to lose weight may benefit from adopting the dietary habits of their Stone Age ancestors. The so-called Paleolithic or ‘caveman’ diet is based on modern understanding of how our human ancestors are likely to have eaten, tens of thousands […]

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Kansas State University food safety specialists have recommended certain tips to prevent cross contamination in the kitchen: Wash your hands; don’t just splash and dash. The most important habit in the kitchen is proper and frequent hand washing which is often not up to par. Wash them as soon as you get into the kitchen […]

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Falun Gong is an exercise and meditation system that has its roots in ancient Buddhist spiritual practice. It involves physical exercise, broadly similar to Qigong and T’ai Chi, as well as contemplative meditation and the cultivation of moral virtues. Falun Gong is based on the concept of the Falun, or the wheel of dharma. Also […]

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Extremely hot and cold temperatures both increased the risk of death among people with cardiovascular diseases, such as ischemic heart disease (heart problems caused by narrowed heart arteries), stroke, heart failure and arrhythmia, according to new research published in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal ‘Circulation’. While the researchers don’t know the reason, this may […]

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Children are more likely to develop asthma if their father was exposed to second-hand smoke when he was a child, according to a study published today in the European Respiratory Journal. The study also shows that children’s risk of asthma is even higher if their father was exposed to second-hand smoke and went on to […]

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