London: From the stunning Serpentine through the green heart of London: The inaugural Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon and Brakes Food & Fitness Festival takes place next month. On Sunday 12 October 2008 (8.30am to 4pm), the Royal Parks Foundation … Continue reading
London: Overweight, tired, skin problems and infertility are just some of the symptoms of food intolerence. Many people suffer from food sensitivities /intolerencewithout knowing it. A food sensitivity is a reaction that you may not notice directly, symptoms may appear … Continue reading
Tokyo: The worlds oldest man, Tomoji Tanabe, turned 113 today and declared that he wanted to live for at least another five years. Mr Tanabe, who was born September 18, 1895, celebrated his milestone in his hometown of Miyakonojo, on … Continue reading
London: Claims for an anti-wrinkle cream from Johnson & Johnson have been judged misleading by the UK advertising watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority, which ordered that ads for the product should not appear again in their current form. The ASA … Continue reading
Tokyo: Advice to drink lots of water to loose weight is a waste of time, according to new research. Researchers at the University of Tokyo have found that drinking the elixir of life does not keep one trim — instead, … Continue reading
Los Angeles: A healthy diet, taking regular exercise and relaxing can boost levels of a longevity enzyme, say scientists. In a new study scientists measured levels of the telomerase enzyme in men who were required to make positive lifestyle changes. … Continue reading
New York: Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company has launched an anti-ageing beauty drink. Glowelle, which comes in two flavours, Raspberry jasmine and pomegranate lychee, has gone on sale at branches of department stores, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf … Continue reading
London: Internationally acclaimed Master Certified Coach and bestselling author, Talane Miedaner, knows the secrets to becoming a magnet to success – attracting the relationships, money and opportunities that you want without even trying! Find out at the SECRET LAWS OF … Continue reading
Tokyo: The number of Japanese living beyond 100 has more than doubled over the past six years to a record high of more than 36,000 this year, with women in the majority. By the end of this September, Japan will … Continue reading
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Beauty is in your hands! Facial massage really can help you get rid of wrinkles.. Our faces explain a lot about our lifestyles. The late nights, maybe the odd cigarette, alcohol and partying, and excess toxins all build up until … Continue reading
London: A new type of drug could alleviate pain in a similar way to cannabis without affecting the brain, according to a new study published in the journal Pain. The research demonstrates for the first time that cannabinoid receptors called … Continue reading
Helskinki: Scientists have discovered that higher levels of vitamin D may offer protection against tyep 2, adult onset diabetes. Several thousand people, aged 40 to 74, were monitored over a 22-year-period, during which time 412 developed the disease. Results showed … Continue reading
London: Research published this week in the journal Nature gives millions of deaf and hard of hearing people new hope of new gene or drug treatments for deafness and has been welcomed as a significant breakthrough by the country’s only … Continue reading
Madrid: The human lifespan could be extended by up to 45 per cent if tests on mice can be replicated in people. As well as a longer life the dicovery could also mean one where people suffer less serious diseases. … Continue reading
London: Sufferers of wet age-related macular degeneration in England- an eye disease which leads to blindness are to get a sight-saving drug. The drug, Lucentis, is already available in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK-government’s drug rationing body National … Continue reading
Los Angeles: Scientists have come up with the cause of bags underneath the eyes. And the answer is fat. All is revealed in the September issue of the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Reserachers at the University of California … Continue reading
New York: MRI-like scanners can detect the debilitating disease, osteoarthritis, at a stage when it can be treated with nutraceuticals, a conference has been told. The test, a form of the MRI scan used in hospitals every day, could catch … Continue reading
New York: Scientists have discovered that multiple rounds of heating left-over spaghetti bolognese with extra oil has extra health benefits. The technique alters the structure of the main antioxidant in tomotoes – lycopene so that it is more easily absorbed … Continue reading
London: The UK’s first drive-through pharmacy has opened for business in the Essex town of Colchesher. The pharmacy, operated by Boots, says it will fill prescriptions in two minutes while customers wait in their cars. Boots says it is aiming … Continue reading
London: Eating foods rich in antioxidants may protect ageing eyes from degeneration, according to new research. Scientists have found a link between two processes in the retina that, in combination, contribute to a disease called macular degeneration. They found antioxidants … Continue reading
London: The pharmaceutical industry today called for a public debate on access to modern medicines, and how society determines the value of new treatments. The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) is inviting NICE, patient groups, medical professionals, the … Continue reading
Lexington: People at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes might be able to delay or prevent the disease by taking certain food supplements and making lifestyle changes, according to a new book. Diabetes is a worldwide epidemic, and it … Continue reading
The new Australian Tea Tree range is the first to harness the multi-functional healing powers of Tea Tree Oil, which can be used to tackle everything from sunburn to ear infections. Grown from sustainable crop in New South Wales, every … Continue reading
Sydney: Australian scientis have found that just one can of the energy drink Red Bull, can raise the risk of stroke or heart attack. In a study of university students it was found that drinking one can of the sugar-free … Continue reading
