Does an “Apple a day keeps the doctor away”? Yes, it does indeed and this statement has been well researched. Apples are one of the most commonly enjoyed fruits in the world. They are crunchy and sweet and there are many varieties in the market. Most importantly, apples are rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre, and…
Heart disease is the number one leading cause of death for both men and women worldwide. For the most part, heart disease is caused by poor lifestyle management. Hence, an individual is very much in control of their own heart health by making wiser lifestyle choices. Nevertheless, there are some non-modifiable risk factors such as family…
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common infections that affect the bladder, kidneys and the tubes connected to them. Anyone can get them, but they’re particularly common in women. Some women experience them regularly (recurrent UTIs). UTIs can be painful and uncomfortable, but usually pass within a few days and can be treated with antibiotics. On…
Struggling to stay hydrated? Forcing yourself to drink more water every day seems torturous and boring. But with some simple tricks and with some fun rules for yourself, adding more water intake to your body should not be difficult. After all, water makes up 70% of your body and is vital to your health. Dehydration…
Eye exams and vision tests are an important part of a person’s overall health. Experts recommend seeing an optometrist or ophthalmologist regularly to keep tabs on any changes in vision and to catch any potential health issues as early as possible. In addition, there are some basic lifestyle choices such as eating healthy, getting plenty…
Habits are a funny thing, some we are aware of but the majority we are blissfully unaware of because the definition of a habit is something we do automatically and for the most part — subconsciously. As per the quote by Vince Lombardi, “Watch Your Actions, They Become Your Habits, Watch Your Habits, They Become…
Türkiye’s ancient and sustainable culinary culture is certainly something to appreciate. Food enthusiasts would surely be fans of Turkish cuisine. One of the reasons to visit Turkey undoubtedly would be their delicious dishes and gastronomic delights. Every year, a Turkish Cuisine Week is held and the most recent one was just as interesting and fantastic….
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is used in more than 6000 different food products ranging from diet sodas to chewing gums. It is known to be 200x sweeter than regular sugar and only a small amount is needed. However, recently WHO has made a statement that aspartame is “possibly carcinogenic (cancerous) to humans“…
Getting sufficient and quality sleep is essential for mental and physical health. Despite sleep being important, 60% of adults are having trouble getting quality sleep. Many of them feel sleepy during the day. Though there’s a wide range of sleeping problems like insomnia, narcolepsy and sleep apnea which needs medical diagnosis and intervention, some sleeping…
There is no specific definition for the term “superfoods”. However, it is commonly used to describe foods rich in nutrients and antioxidants that can provide health benefits. Despite superfood gaining much footage, in reality, there is no food that can offer every single nutrition component or health benefit that we need. There is also no…
