A study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health suggests that being a scout or guide could help improve mental health in later life. Source: Independent http://ind.pn/2fIsTOt
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Beat Cardiovascular diseases by: Reducing intake of salty, sugary and fatty processed and pre-packaged food Taking fresh fruits and vegetables daily Avoiding sugary fruit juices and beverages Limiting your intake of alcohol Eating more of home-made food Becoming physically active. Physical Activity and COVID-19 https://physiosparks.com/2019/12/14/low-levels-of-toxic-chemicals-in-homemade-food/
When the blood supply to a part of the brain is decreased or interrupted, supply of oxygen and nutrients to brain tissue is obstructed resulting to the death of brain cells. This is known as a Stroke. Symptoms include: sudden severe headache with an unknown cause. sudden visual problem in the eye(s) sudden speech problem […]
Playing card games aids stroke recovery by improving motor skills (Canadian researchers in the Lancet Neurology journal) Source: BBC http://bbc.in/294SPnv
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Oesophageal cancer may be caused by drinking very hot drinks (coffee excluded) says International Agency for Research on Cancer (reported in Lancet Oncology). source: The Guardian http://bit.ly/297S240
Scientists from the US national Institute on Aging reveal that exercise produces a protein called Cathepsin B which helps brain cell growth and improves memory. Source: Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/295Dqjf
Singing in a choir could help to keep cancer at bay, with a single hour of choral singing said to increase levels of immune proteins, reduce stress and improve mood. Source: Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/1MUbyjK
The benefits of cycling and walking ‘outweighs the risk of air pollution’ in cities, says an international report. The study included Delhi, a city in India where cycling for five hours in a week was beneficial – despite pollution levels being 10 times higher than London. Source: Guardian http://bit.ly/220vXa2
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