It is true that coffee is the biggest source of anti-oxidants. However, whether it is truly beneficial or addictive and unhealthy has been a much debated issue. While you may get most of your antioxidants from coffee, those found in fruits and vegetables are of a different kind. These are also required by your body. Hence, don’t rely fully on coffee for your daily dose of anti-oxidants.

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While there is no formal research that validates that a juice diet is an effective way of losing weight, the calorie content is very low. Initially, it does help with rapid weight loss but may have harmful effects in the long run such as inadequate fiber, fatigue and weakness, deficiencies and reduced muscle mass. A juice diet is also not capable of inducing the feeling of fullness like solid foods.

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It has been observed that people who do not get enough sleep drink more energy drinks or soda than those who get a proper amount of sleep every night. People who claim that they generally sleep less than 5 hours every night drank 21% more aerated beverages (sugar-sweetened) on an average than those who slept more than 7 hours every night. Apparently, sugar-sweetened beverages cause improper sleep.

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According to People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), beer is healthier than milk. The organization has researched for quite a while now and has started testing it. It claims than beer strengthens the bones and aids in longevity whereas milk is known to cause diabetes, obesity, and cancer. A billboard sponsored by PETA has been put up in the US, encouraging youth to have more beer than milk. However, it has not been proved universal yet.

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The white tissues tend to get stiff and short as people get older and do nothing about it. Older people are more prone to injuries such as tearing of those tissues, strains, and sprains. If you want to avoid having such issues in your life, mobility is your only shot at it. There should be regular movement and stretching of certain muscles in our daily life. Keep moving and have a healthy physical life.

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Lime water is likewise a cooling specialist, an ideal approach to beat the Indian warmth. It purges the blood, lessens your odds of acid reflux, stoppage, wipes out poisons from the body, includes absorption and diminishes mucus. It lessens awful breath and quits draining gums. It can likewise prepare up your state of mind and calm you from sadness and push. It is without calorie and a cancer prevention agent.

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A government study has found about 5 different toxins, lead, heavy metals antimony, cadmium, chromium and the compound DEHP or Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, in the cold drinks manufactured by two MNCs namely, PepsiCo and Coca-cola. The study was carried out on Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Coca-cola, 7up and Sprite from PET bottles they were in. Hence, beware of the health consequences!

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When guys get a little older, it becomes little intimidating to think about building muscles especially when they have spent most of their time at their desk behind a computer in their recent life. If you want to build muscles and shape up no matter what your age is, here are some tips to follow: Go light on weight lifting and don’t try to push it. Stretch yourself pre and post workout a little. Top of all, focus on what you eat.

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Da Hong Pao is a Wuyi Rock Tea grown in China which is considered as the most expensive tea in the world. It is dark and heavily oxidized oolong tea and the reason it is so expensive is because it is rare and exclusively grown. Da Hong Pao costs INR 6,72,00 per pot. The Wuyi mountains in China’s Fujian Province are the original and natural place to grow the tea and hence it is very rare. Reference ​ ​ ​   ..

The potential damage to your hearing is not only caused by a loud burst of noises which are there for short time. Innocuous seeming sounds such as the constant humming of refrigerators, air conditioners or of a loud window can cause cumulative damage. Working in noisy place can also hamper your hearing sense. To avoid this make sure your ears are clear. Besides, use headphones carefully and not at maximum volume.

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A lot of us would by now be aware of the acidifying effect coffee has in our system. This has created a desire among the people to look for a healthier variety of coffee or changing their methods of consumption. Coffee is a rich source of antioxidants, however, some harmful chemicals are produced by naturally occurring fungi that grow on the beans. To maintain your health, what you can do is upgrade your beans, make your own milk and add some immune-booster elements in the coffee.

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Here is an exciting news for all the red wine lovers, a new study by some researchers have found that there is a compound called resveratrol in the red wine which helps to counter the negative effects of high sugar/high-fat diets. This compound which is naturally present in raspberries, mulberries, grape skins, blueberries and consequently in red wine has various health benefits to offer.

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A research has found that drinking cherry juice can lower your blood pressure significantly especially in males with early hypertension. It showed results which were better than those received through medication. Findings show that men who consumed a particularly sour cherry juice saw a significant reduction in their blood pressure in three hours. The result was compared to that of anti-hypertensive drugs and was found to be good enough.

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Many problems are faced as you grow older such as loss of vision, taste, and hearing. A new study says the ability to smell the food also decreases as we age. Humans not only pick up aromas of food through their nose but also through their mouth while chewing. Retronasal smell is smelling the food behind the nose when food is chewed. In this process, the volatile molecules are released which then drift through the mouth to the back of the nose where odour gets detected. Unfortunately, this ability also decreases as you age.

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Older activities can improve their sleep by engaging more in social activities and attending more religious events, found a study. Social Connectedness can be beneficial to their health and add to their well-being. Being a part of social groups, participating in activities, connecting with people gives them a feeling of belongingness which is required for healthy aging. However, the activeness and participation of some older adults could also be due to proper sleeping and be feeling good enough to attend. But researchers found that socially active and proper sleep are linked to each other in various ways.

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101 varieties of health drinks were launched by the Kerala government on Wednesday, 17th February ’16 with a motto to bring about total prohibition by the end of 2023. This initiative will be called ‘Subodham’ which is against alcoholism and substance abuse. The drinks will be called “Magical Drinks” and will be made using tender coconut water, cucumber, mint, milk and Indian sarsaparilla. These drinks are not meant as a substitute for liquor but as healthy retreats which will help cleanse the organs of the human body. They will soon be introduced in the market.

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If a person is diagnosed with cancer, the essential thing is to have a positive attitude and mingle with close ones. Search for the best oncologist and find the best treatment accessible to fight it out. Early diagnosis of any cancer is very important. Avoid smoking, alcohol and tobacco. Regular health checks are mandatory.

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A report by the Food Standards Agency declares that public health is at risk because councils are neglecting to conduct the required number of inspections at food processing plants, restaurants and takeaways. The sharp drop in the sampling of food regardless of the kindle of the horsemeat scandal requires for more testing of products.

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