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Brush teeth daily to prevent heart disease -

Brushing your teeth and gums every day reduces your chance of heart disease. This is the result of a study that was done at the University of Milan.
Brushing your teeth regularly is necessary to prevent your mouth from turning into a haven of bacteria. These bacteria trigger the immune system. That is not a […]

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People with a BMI above 40 live shorter -

People who have a BMI (Body Mass Index) above 40 live 10 years shorter than people with a BMI between 22,5 and 25.
This is the conclusion of British scientists after a study of 57 researches done on 900.000 adults in total. With a BMI between 30 and 35 people die 2 to 4 years sooner.
A […]

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Less cancer among vegetarians -

British research among 52.700 men and women has shown that there are less instances of cancer among people who do not eat meat.
The researchers at the University of Oxford followed people in the ages of 20 to 89 for a couple of years. They were divided into three groups, namely vegetarians, fish eaters and meat […]

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Energy efficient bulbs could cause health problems -

British doctors claim that energy efficient bulbs could be unhealthy. They are battling against the energy efficient bulbs, because they contain mercury and they radiate UV-rays.
The European Union is planning to ban all normal bulbs by 2012, forcing the consumer to buy energy saving bulbs. The British doctors are very unhappy about that.
The doctors, united […]

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Big neck could indicate heart problems -

People with a fat neck run a greater risk for heart problems. Research has proven that the circumference of the neck is a good indicator.
Researchers at the Framingham Heart Study discovered that people who have a relatively thin waist run more risk if they have a big neck. More than 3300 men and women […]

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Sugar myths investigated -

There are plenty of myths flying around about sugar and its effects on health. But many of them are not sufficiently proved by science. This is the conclusion of a study that has been published in the Obesity Reviews magazine.
What role does sugar play in the development of obesity, insulin resistance and tooth decay? A […]

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Caffeine in sunscreen could prevent skin cancer -

Caffeine in sunscreen could prevent skin cancer, according to researchers.
Sunscreen made form coffee, tea or chocolate could prevent the most common form of skin cancer in the future. A researcher proved that caffeine protects the skin against ultraviolet rays.
During laboratory tests it was shown that caffeine destroys cells that have been damaged by UV rays […]

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Green surroundings stimulate your brain -

Do you often have problems concentrating? Maybe you walk too much in an urban environment.
Psychologist at the University of Michigan gave 2 groups of volunteers an assignment that tested their memory and attention span. After finishing the assignment one group was sent into nature for a walk. The other group went for a walk […]

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Bad boss bad for your heart -

A bad manager can probably deliver you more than just bad working days. It can give you heart problems. This is the conclusion of researchers at the

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Working overtime reduces mental capacities -

The mental capacities of people who work more than 55 hours per week are reduced. Overtime can also possibly increase your chance for getting dementia, think Finish researchers.
2214 British middle aged civil servants were followed for this research. Between 1997 and 2004 they made 5 mental tests 4 times. This showed that the more hours […]

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