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Want to Live Long? Learn Longevity Secrets from Japan’s Elderly
On Japan’s Okinawa Island, nicknamed the “island” of longevity”, the elderly are aging gracefully. They live well into their 90s, and more than ten in the village of Ogimi who are 100 years old or older are happily spending their retirement age – enjoying food,...
8 Prediabetes Symptoms You Should Know About
Do you think you might have prediabetes? The best way to find out is to consult with your doctor and have yourself tested. It’s also helpful to listen to your body, and watch out for those symptoms and warning signs, so you can stop diabetes before it’s too late....
Improve Your Immune System With These Six Habits
There’s no magic bullet when it comes to having a strong immune system. In the same vein, it’s impossible to boost your immune system, no matter what you see and hear on social media. There simply is no such thing. But, not all hope is lost, health warrior....
The Power of Micro Habits: Use This to Start and Sustain Healthy Habits
If you’ve ever started a healthy habit, you know that the hardest part is actually sustaining it. The moment you start neglecting it, you begin losing momentum and end up dropping the habit. This is where micro habits come in handy, as simple, small, and everyday...
What We Can Learn From the Japanese: 8 Concepts to Live By
Japan is renowned for many things – rich culture, food heritage, and their beautiful sights and landmarks. Yet another reason people are drawn to Japan? The effective techniques and philosophies they have for living a balanced, productive, and mindful life. You’ve...
Amazing Avocadoes: Health Benefits and Best Ways to Eat Them
Green and creamy, avocadoes have taken the culinary world by storm. From Instagram feeds to café menus, avocadoes are everywhere. But what’s the story behind this superfood’s popularity?
Just Got Lucky? How Never COVIDS or ‘Novids’ Have Avoided COVID-19
Three years into the pandemic, and with almost 663 million people infected around the world since it started spreading in 2020, the idea of “Novids” seem next to impossible. But scientists and experts say these people do exist. You probably know one or two people who...
The Top 10 Worst Foods For Your Immune System
Our journey to keeping our immune systems strong continues. And one key component to achieve this is a proper diet—which, we’ve got to admit, is the hardest one to keep. Food provides comfort and happiness, yet many of these foods are laden with sugar and saturated...
Cooking With Aluminum Foil: Is It Safe Or Toxic?
Do a quick Google search on the safety of cooking with aluminum foil, and you’re bound to see the same message. There’s nothing to worry, it’s perfectly safe, they all say. Sure, aluminum does leach into your food, but our bodies can take aluminum in low doses. But a...
Top Tips to Beat the Heat Naturally
When we think of summer, we think fun-filled outdoor activities, picnics, and beach thrills. However, the rising heat index is a pressing and pervasive issue, as scientists predict a 2C temperature increase by 2050 in major cities around the world. Countries in...