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September 26 is World Heart Day, yet another day dedicated to caring for the heart. The World Heart Federation teams up with the World Health Organization to improve awareness in cardiovascular diseases in 100 countries. Activities will include health checks, organized walks, runs and fitness sessions, public talks, stage shows, scientific forums, exhibitions, concerts, carnivals […]
The indigenous peoples have long been revolving around colorful traditions, myths, beliefs, distinct languages, political systems, social upbringing, and economy. However, they too, are among the poorer and less literate. They also tend to die at a younger age and have higher suicidal tendencies. These is the sad fact that hold them back from being […]
What do you think, should “roll-your-own” cigarettes be taxed? This will hurt smokers and tobacco shops that offer rolling machines, but will keep things fair between them and the manufacturers of rolling tobacco. The issue lies on the high-speed rolling machines, labeled as pipe-tobacco, which produce a carton of rolled tobacco in just 8 minutes. […]
Moderate drinkers, those who drink 1 to less than three a day, live longer according to a recent study completed by researchers of University of Texas in Austin and Stanford University in Palo Alto. The study found that among elderly, ages 55 to 65, moderate and even the heavy drinkers were less likely to die […]
Tea sales in the U.S. reach $7 billion annually. Many are hooked, but little do they know that they are actually drinking more water and sugar than tea. The polyphenols, the healthy antioxidants, they’re after bottled teas are virtually not in the content or are way too little compared with that in brewed tea. A […]
