Month: June 2023

Can you think yourself into a longer life? A 2019 study found that positive thinking could extend lifespan by 11-15% and improve your chances of living to 85 or longer. Adding on other healthy choices such as an anti-inflammatory diet, movement, quality sleep, stress reduction = optimal health. – Lori Shemek, PhD      

Strawberries are good for your whole body. These sweet, heart-shaped fruits are full of vitamin C, folic acid, fibre and antioxidants. They may help lower high blood pressure and cholesterol, help you manage blood sugar, and fight the effects of aging on your brain. To reap the most health benefits, don’t wash or hull them until you’re ready to eat and enjoy. (Web MD) 8 medium strawberries...

The Federal Court here has dismissed a leave application by seven smokers seeking to challenge the Health Ministry's smoking ban at eateries. A three-judge panel, chaired by Federal Court judge Justice Zabariah Mohd Yusof, made the unanimous decision for dismissal on Tuesday (June 20). The panel ruled that the applicants – Mohd Hanizam Yunus, 56; Zulkifli Mohamad, 61; Mohd Laisani Dollah, 50;...

According to the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), a daily walk can help lower stress, control blood pressure, improve sleep, strengthen bones and boost cardiovascular health by reducing your risk of stroke, obesity, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease (the leading cause of death globally). A new study published on 28 February 2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that 1 in 10...

Nuts and seeds are staples of a healthy, plant-based diet and they’re often considered superfoods. But nuts tend to steal the limelight, while edible seeds are often overlooked as ingredients to feature in everyday meals. That’s unfortunate because seeds are nutritional powerhouses in their own right. They’re all good sources of protein, fibre, healthy fats, and antioxidants but different...

Brinjal, also known as aurbergine or eggplant, is rich in fibre, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that the body needs for proper health and function. “The dark purple varieties are particularly rich in the antioxidant polyphenol, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, and flavonoids such as nasunin that protect the heart from oxidative stress caused by free radicals. “They contain all...