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What is an anti-aging secret that not many people know about? This is not a secret, but it is something a lot of people don't know about. I am sure in the future more people will pay attention to this particular “tip”. You must be wondering, how is sugar connected to aging at all? Here’s how: sugar has been proven to be responsible for the creation of AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products) when it binds to proteins. AGEs are key players in skin aging. AGEs don’t just float around in our bodies. We have specific receptors called RAGE that receive them.  The activation of these receptors triggers oxidative stress and inflammation. Guess what? We have RAGE receptors in our dermis! AGEs affect the removal of old collagen from the skin; in fact, glycated collagen leads to a decreased transformation of collagen III fibers into collagen I. Decreased collagen turnout is responsible for the loss of elasticity and wrinkles’ formation. Avoiding sugar will help you limit and slo...

Science Says The Longer You Yawn, The More Intelligent You Are

We've all been told not to yawn. But according to new study animals with bigger brains longer the length of their yawns. Therefore, longer the yawn, more intelligent the anim al. Researchers from the State University   of New York in the US looked at the videos of 2 9 mammals yawning to calculate the average length of their yawns. The animals had their brain weight already documented in an earlier research When the researchers squeezed the numbers, they realised that brain weight and the number of neurons in the outer layer of the brain called cortex can constantly predict yawn length. For instance, gorillas, horses, walruses and African elephants may have huge sizes but they have shorter yawns than humans because the sizes of their brains are smaller compared with our s T he findings also told us that the length of yawn does not correlate to the size of the body but to the size of the brain, 'Tech Times' reported.  The research team led by Andrew Gallup , from the Stat...

7 Ways to Curb a Food Addiction

Are you tired of overeating but not sure how to kick the unhealthy habit? Do you find yourself unable to shed pounds, or are gaining weight despite your best weight  loss efforts? Fortunately, if you suffer from a food addiction, several strategies can help you fight it. 1.  Track What You Eat If you suffer from a food addiction you probably don’t know how many  calories you’re consuming in a day, but recording what you eat helps cut calories. Set a goal based on your body’s needs, which is often 2,000 to 2,500 calories per day for healthy weight management, and 1,200 to 1,600 calories daily to shed pounds. A  2012 study  published in the  Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics  found that using food journals is associated with increased weight loss. Try writing down what you eat, with corresponding calories, in a journal — or use the USDA’s free online  food tracker . 2.  Don’t Eat Alone o...

Why You Should Take up Road Running

Road running is a great way to get in shape quickly and have fun while you’r at it. Find out why you should get involved here. About to head out for another run on your home treadmill? Or perhaps you are fighting for a spot at the gym. Whatever the case, have you ever considered taking those runs outside? The fact is, road running offers a number of great benefits that should never be overlooked. While there’s nothing wrong per say with doing your runs on the treadmill, you just won’t reap the same degree of benefits that you would from road running. Let’s look at three great benefits you can’t afford to miss out that road running has to offer. Lower Risk Of Plateau One thing almost ever treadmill runner has experienced before is the dreaded progress plateau. You aren’t getting that much faster and you find that you’ve already taken your endurance as far as you want to go. The number one reason you are hitting the progress plateau is because your runs rarely change. Yo...

The 7 Best Workouts to Start Your Day

There's nothing quite as wonderful as starting your day with a workout! It's marvelous to roll out of bed and hit the gym or the jogging trail while the world is just waking up around you. You'll find yourself far more energized all day long, not to mention in a great mood. If you're thinking about starting the day with a workout, here are the exercises you should consider: Yoga –  Yoga is relaxing yet pushes your body to its limits. It's a unique combination, one that works wonders for your muscular endurance, cardiovascular health, and flexibility. You can enjoy a morning oga workout to get your mind and body in harmony for the day ahead, but it will be a great way to work your muscles. You'll feel much more limber and flexible all day long. Tai Chi –  If you roll out of bed feeling stiff and achy, Tai Chi is a wonderful workout to start off your day. The slow, flowing movements will get the blood flowing and your muscles warm, but it won't push ...

3 Benefits of Jump Rope Fitness

While more and more people are starting to join gyms in an effort to lose weight and  get in shape,  this isn't always necessary--you can get a great workout just using your jump rope! This article discusses three ways that you jump rope can be used to improve both your health and the quality of your life. You'll be so happy with the results, you won't want to put the jump rope down! Weight Loss One of the most important ways that jumping rope can be used is as a means to achieve weight loss. Before we begin to discover how jumping rope can help you lose weight, it is important to learn how weight loss works. There are 3500  calories  in one pound--and therefore, in order to lose one pound of weight per week, you must eliminate 700 calories each day. This can be done in a variety of ways. A person can either try to cut all of these calories out from their diet, they can try to burn off all of the calories through exercise,...

How to drink more water

We often struggle to drink enough water. Although we know we should do it we often forget, or don’t feel like it or drink anything else but that. We get dehydrated which then leads to dizziness, headaches, sluggishness and confusion rendering us less than productive and unable to concentrate and get on with our day. All that could be avoided with something as trivial as a glass of H20 – if we don’t forget to drink it, that is. Here are few tips on how to make it easier to remember and make it less of a chore: Make it accessible. The first rule of turning something into a habit – make it easy to do. In order to drink more water have some – in a bottle or a glass on your desk always at hand and you’ll drink more naturally.  Add flavor. The easiest way to get yourself to drink more water is to make it taste good. It especially helps if you are trying to transition from sweet soft drinks into drinking something that has no taste whatsoever making it all that harder to get ...

7 incredible benefits of Banana

A magical instant energy elevator, Banana is not just a fruit, it is “the” fruit. It is commonly available across the globe, which is something magnificent but sadly underrated. In the subcontinent, particularly India, Banana is given its well-deserved importance as it is one of the main ingredients in various regional cuisines for making desi classics like Kheer, Malpua, Payasam, Sheera and Halwa to name a few. The raw fruit itself is equally popular if not more or less. Cut into smaller cubes or chunks or simply sliced, Bananas get used up in making wafers, kebabs and pakoras, some of the absolute delights of the desi food world. Bananas are a common feature in breakfast menus, and for good reason. Not only does it provide you with instant energy to kick-start your hectic days, it is also believed to be very good for the stomach. A single piece of banana is contains only 90 calories, which makes it a great and healthy) snack to bite on rather than sugar filled deserts o...

How Guava leaves can help your hair grow

Different people suffer from different levels of hair loss, ranging form minor to severe. Though, no matter what the case, having to tackle hair loss can be a pain in the rear end. Before landing here, a lot of you might already have experimented with over the counter cosmetics which include oils, shampoos or other treatments which can work well but are not always cost effective. Hence, looking for natural remedies for your hair loss issues will not only be cheaper than many options out there, but is also very similar. One of the best natural remedies for hair loss can be found within guavas. Guava and Hair Besides being an absolutely delicious fruit to eat, guavas (specifically their leaves) contain an abundance of vitamins and nutrients that are ideal for improved hair growth. Guava leaves are rich in Vitamin B2 which helps heal the cells and tissues in the body. This can also help those in need of better skin or nails. If you include guava leaves in your regular hair c...

5 foot exercises to get rid of Back, Hip and Knee Pain

While its way too hard to declare one limb better than the other in terms of both pros and cons, many of us fail to understand the true importance of feet and their massive impact on our overall health. Our feet work tirelessly for not just keeping us on the go, but maintaining alot of external aspects of the body. With them being the two primary pillars that act as the foundation, keeping the feet healthy means keeping the entire body healthy. Our feet are supporting our entire body weight whether we are walking, running or engaging in any day-to-day chore. Taking adequate care of the feet means we are helping prevent back, hip and knee pain. Today, we are going to focus on a few home remedies and exerices to help prevent and relieve pain in these areas. 1. Top Presses This is one of the things that alot of us fail to understand. Warm them up before using them up! It is mega-important for our feet to get warmed up before they’re being put to work. Toe Presses are an expect...

10 Foods To Avoid if You Have Joint Pain

While there are multiple anti-inflammatory natural remedies like ginger, turmeric and garlic that can help fight joint pain, there are also various foods that can cause the pain. So, if you suffer from joint pain, you need to avoid certain foods that may trigger inflammation and pain 1. Processed and Red Meat Processed meat and red meat contain chemicals like nitrites and purines, that can elevate inflammation and pain in the body. Processed foods are also notoriously rich in toxins called advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that can lead to inflammation. A 2014 research conducted by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences concluded that a red meat-derived glycan enhances the development of systemic inflammation and potential cancer progression. Try and add more and more fresh vegetables and fruits to your diet and slowly eliminate processed meats. 2. Artificial Sugars Another factor behind the potential rise of inflammation in the body is the increase in...

Rules for healthy snack when we work

Rules for healthy snack when we work. Afternoon snack, no matter how nice it is often overlooked – intentionally or not. There are very specific reason. This is the time when only a few hours before the end of the day you make a pause to talk with colleagues, accompanied by coffee, a sweet and most times your diet perishable dessert. Usually in those taking unnecessary breaks and high-calorie foods that subsequently have to second-guess how to burn. Despite the risks nutritionists recommend eating breakfast afternoon. Of course, your diet should include qualitative and vitamin-rich foods that you cheer and give strength to the rest of the day. Precisely for this reason there are a few necessary rules you must follow to make sure you have a healthy breakfast on the one hand and on the other, that will save you unnecessary calories. Apply to certain restrictions. For example do not eat a whole chocolate or packet of crisps and share it with your colleagues. If you decide t...