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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The ancient Chinese practice of Mien Shiang – face mapping or reading – is enjoying a new lease of life internationally. The principles of Mien Shiang can be traced back to 3,000-year-old Taoist practices, and are based on the belief that illnesses, even predisposition to illnesses, can be diagnosed by analysing a person’s face. Proponents […]

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It’s good news for those who don’t like playing sport or going to the gym, says new research from the University of Sydney. Just three to four one-minute bursts of huffing and puffing during daily tasks cuts down the risk of premature death. Published in ‘Nature Medicine’, it is the first to accurately measure the […]

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The plants you grow in your garden reflect your personality. Whether you believe in and love astrology or not, it can be fun to use zodiac signs when choosing your plants. Zodiac signs represent earth, fire, water, and air. The earth signs are Capricorn, Virgo, and Taurus; the water signs are Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio; […]

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