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Exercise can cut risk of Alzheimer’s disease: new studies
March 12, 2016
Exercise can cut risk of Alzheimer’s disease: new studies
Two new studies published on Friday in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease have shown the beneficial effects of exercise in…
Dancing may reduce risk of dying from heart disease
March 9, 2016
Dancing may reduce risk of dying from heart disease
Moderate-intensity dancing, like moderate-intensity walking, is tied to a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a new…
Willow Smith, 15, becomes new face of Chanel
March 9, 2016
Willow Smith, 15, becomes new face of Chanel
Willow Smith, the 15-year-old daughter of US actor Will Smith, was named Tuesday as an ambassador for French fashion house…
For Palestinian women, abortion can mean lies, jail or worse
March 9, 2016
For Palestinian women, abortion can mean lies, jail or worse
"Fatma", a mother of twins with a demanding workload, was distraught to discover she was pregnant again.
New list reveals world’s most ethical companies
March 9, 2016
New list reveals world’s most ethical companies
Consumers who want to support ethical brands, and job-seekers looking to work for companies with a solid track record for…
Support your partner if you want them to stop smoking: new study
March 9, 2016
Support your partner if you want them to stop smoking: new study
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen, UK, have found that in order for one's partner to successfully stop smoking, it…
People with anxiety may be hard-wired to see world differently
March 8, 2016
People with anxiety may be hard-wired to see world differently
People with anxiety may not be able to distinguish between neutral and threatening stimuli as well as individuals without anxiety,…
Being ‘out of shape’ ups diabetes risk regardless of weight
March 8, 2016
Being ‘out of shape’ ups diabetes risk regardless of weight
For adolescents, low cardiorespiratory fitness and poor muscle strength increase their risk for type-2 diabetes later in life, regardless of…
Starbucks to open first two cafes in South Africa
March 8, 2016
Starbucks to open first two cafes in South Africa
The Starbucks coffee chain will open its first two cafes in South Africa in April, the company announced on Thursday,…
Which sports burn the most calories?
March 8, 2016
Which sports burn the most calories?
Get moving and feel the burn with these calorie-busting activities to enjoy as part of a healthy lifestyle or a…