01/6Jasmine rice has a beautiful aroma Jasmine rice refers to the aromatic variety of rice that has long grains. The aroma in these grains exists because the rice plant produces natural compounds that are aromatic and have fragrance. The aroma compound present that is the most important is 2-acetyl-1-purroline. The production of jasmine rice is …
The Best Hair Products to Use as You Age
Credit: Getty / Simon Winnall Free radicals and genetics play a part in how your hair ages, but these products can help. Start Slideshow Credit: Getty / Simon Winnall Everyone wants to age gracefully—and we know how to do it. Follow along with Live Well for beauty tips, exercise routines, and lifestyle changes to make …
What you need to know for a healthy gut
by Ellie Campbell Are you the kind of person who can’t stomach those little yoghurt drinks that are advertised as having good bacteria? Or do you ever wonder if drinking soda has any impact at all on your digestive system? Well without putting too much fear in you (sugar-sweetened soft drinks are associated with deaths …
Here’s why a handful of groundnuts a day can keep diseases at bay
01/6Health benefits and uses of Groundnuts Groundnut also known as Peanut or Pignut is a delicious and healthy nut, which has turned out to be a fad among health enthusiasts for its amazing health benefits and high protein content, and its versatile taste has been an inseparable part of several culinary cultures. The unique nutty …
Best treadmills with incline
One of the critical features of a good-quality comprehensive home treadmill is the incline. Not all treadmills come with this option, but it is a necessary facilitator of a good calorie burn, muscle toning, low-impact cardio, and more challenging workouts. To help you find your perfect product in the overwhelming array of options, we’ve done …
Why Does Everyone React Differently to the COVID-19 Vaccines? Here's What Experts Say
I'm a healthy person in my 30s, and when it was finally my turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine, I figured I'd do just fine. While that's mostly true, things didn't go as seamlessly as I thought they would. I had some pretty severe soreness in my arm after receiving my first dose of the …
Reducing Your Risk of Chronic Disease as You Age
Chronic diseases are the leading cause of ill health in developed countries and a major public health issue. They affect almost 30% of the US population and are the cause of 76% of all healthcare costs incurred by elderly adults and their families. Indeed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classifies obesity as an …
Cognitive Shuffle: The Simple Sleep Technique To Help You Fall Asleep Faster
Sleep is becoming an increasingly elusive beast. Research shows that nearly half of the UK population struggles to fall asleep at least once a month, with 36 per cent experiencing that very specific frustration at least once a week. If you’re one of them, may we suggest the “cognitive shuffle”? While it might sound like …
Is It Time To Cancel Body Mass Index?
I’m five foot three inches tall and I weigh roughly 10 stone. If you prefer metric that’s exactly 160cm and 64.5kg. According to the Body Mass Index, these two figures alone are enough to quantify if I’m underweight or obese. There’s no need to know my waist size, age, gender, cultural heritage, how often I work …
This Weighted Blanket Is the Key to Better Sleep, According to Nearly 12,000 Shoppers
Weighted blankets have become a bedroom staple for those who struggle to fall or stay asleep. According to a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 42% of people with sleep issues can benefit from a weighted blanket. A natural alternative to over-the-counter sleep aids, weighted blankets help ease anxiety by applying deep …