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Fixing a messy house can help relationships

All of us have a mess because we failed to do the five-minute chores. We let them slide. They built up. Now, they are showing up everywhere. Digging out is possible, and you can see results pretty quickly.

4 hours ago

Tanzania 'in danger' following ebola cases in neighbour Uganda: Minister

Tanzania's health minister issued an ebola 'alert' Sunday after the disease, which has killed over 1,400 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, appeared in their shared neighbour, Uganda.

17 Jun 2019

Heavy red meat eaters at increased risk of death

A study published in the journal BMJ shows that replacing red meat with other protein sources, such as eggs and fish, whole grains and vegetables, over time may help you live longer.

16 Jun 2019

Evening exercise as good as morning workout

Evening exercise is as good as a morning workout, the study published in the journal Cell Metabolism shows that the effect of exercise may differ depending on the time of day it is performed.

15 Jun 2019

To ease stress, take two puppies and call us in the morning

This is an opportunity for stressed out employees to come together as a team, take a mini-wellness break and enjoy some quality time with adorable puppies and kittens.

13 Jun 2019

​You may be eating a credit card's worth of plastic each week

Plastic pollution is so widespread in the environment that you may be ingesting five grams a week, the equivalent of eating a credit card, a study commissioned by the environmental charity WWF International said on Wednesday.

12 Jun 2019

The perefct food for your little bundle of joy

Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby’s life followed by breastfeeding in combination with complementary foods until at least 12 months of age protects the baby from a host of diseases.

11 Jun 2019

Tanning beds raise risk for skin cancer

The type of UV radiation emitted by most tanning beds is called "UVA." Exposure to UVA prematurely ages your skin, causing wrinkling and age spots. It also raises the risk for skin cancer.

11 Jun 2019

Kids still being poisoned by laundry detergent pods

While the number of children poisoned by laundry detergent pods has decreased slightly in recent years, they still pose a serious risk to young children, according to a new study.

10 Jun 2019

Ingredients to look for in your beauty products

It is always important to see what ingredients beauty products have before you apply them on yourself. Always look for antioxidants and paraben free products to keep your skin healthy and glowing always, say experts.

09 Jun 2019

Dietary supplements could harm your health

Researchers have found that consumption of dietary supplements for weight loss, muscle building and energy leads to death, disability and hospitalisation in kids and young adults, compared to vitamins.

08 Jun 2019