Women buy conditioners, lip glosses, and eye creams in the hope that they will prolong or enhance their natural beauty. In fact, women spend around $260 on cosmetics a year. The problem is that some products contain bacteria, formaldehyde, mercury, and preservatives. Bacteria develop in products such as mascara when used over a long period… Continue reading
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Postpartum Depression Affects 14 Percent of Women
Studies have shown that some women suffer from depression after giving birth. In fact, one study indicates that 14 percent of women are affected by postpartum depression. Researchers recommend that new mothers and pregnant women be screened for signs of depression. In some cases, the symptoms are serious. Researchers explain that 1/5 of women have… Continue reading
Night-shift Workers Are Not Getting Enough Sleep
According to a new government report, nearly one third of the employed adults in the United States are not getting enough sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 30 percent of all workers get less than 6 hours of sleep a night while healthy adults should get between 7 and 9 hours… Continue reading
Popcorn Contains Healthy Antioxidants
It may come as a surprise, but popcorn has high levels of antioxidants and is a good source of fiber. According to new research, popcorn contains a higher level of healthy antioxidants than some vegetables and fruits. Based on antioxidant levels, whole grains, and fiber, popcorn is a healthy snack food. Professor of chemistry Joe… Continue reading
A Daily Dose of Aspirin against Cancer
According to doctors, taking a daily dose of aspirin reduces the risk of a future stroke or heart attack. New studies suggest that aspirin also reduces a person’s risk for cancer. Taking the powdery pill also helps prevent cancers from getting worse. Rothwell and his colleagues examined the effect of aspirin on cancer prevention. They… Continue reading
Ditch Red Meat to Live Longer
According to a research study, conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health, red meat consumption increases the risk of cancer, cardiovascular, and total mortality. You should not swear off all types of meat and protein sources, however. Good sources of protein include legumes, nuts, poultry, and fish. The study confirms that red meat consumption… Continue reading
Ten good reasons for the women to drink red wine
The red wine is useful if you don’t drink too much. There are some benefits about drinking some red wine for you, women! Have a look: 1) Red wine making your skin younger, i.e. a kind of anti-aging. 2) Red wine helping you to sleep better. 3) Red wine helping your stomach. … Continue reading
An apple a day keeps the doctor away
The expression “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” is a very famous proverb. Some proverbs are true, some – not that true. So, the question is: Can an apple a day to keeps the health problems away? According to what we know today, we have to say “Yes!” Let’s see “Why yes?” now:… Continue reading