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Study Shows, Spending More Time with Your Mother Makes Her Live Longer

Being alone is not a joke it could lead to depression, over the time. After a thorough research, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco concluded that being alone is one of the big factors of one’s death accompanied with old age. Researchers have studied 1,600 adults, mostly at age 71. 23% of them have died within six months while, only 14% have died who receives enough companionship. "The need we've had our entire lives — people who know us, value us, who bring us joy — that never goes away," Barbara Moscowitz, said to The New York Times , who is a senior geriatric social worker at Massachusetts General Hospital. Older people give more value when it comes to those kinds of relationships more than their children or their grandchildren do. It is all about acting professionally. Rosemary Blieszner, a professor of human development at Virginia Tech, told The New York Times — skills that our grandparents have had a lifetime to hone. "Th...

Suffering from Insomnia? Open Doors and Windows Help You Sleep Well

A study was conducted in Netherlands that if you let your bedroom door or window open will help you sleep well. The study concluded that if your doors and windows were open it will lessen the carbon dioxide levels thus, improve proper ventilation and air flow. “We spend nearly a third of our life in the bedroom environment, but the air quality in our sleeping environment is often overlooked,” said study author Dr. Asit Mishra of Eindhoven University of Technology. “Imagine this - you are in a confined space and have limited ability to adjust the situation (since you are asleep) while you are possibly surrounded by pollutants,” he told Reuters Health by phone. “This is how things are in bed, covered under duvets or a blanket.” On the first night of the study, 17 volunteers slept while the window or internal door were open. On the second night, this time the windows and internal door were closed. Meanwhile, Mishra and colleagues monitored the temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide...

Effective Solution for Gray Hair: Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice

Gray hair is a sign of aging and it is a big deal especially for women. Most people who have gray hair, have tried all types of remedies just to get rid of this problem. In the market, you could find numerous products that promised to solve this problem accompanied with side effects. Unhealthy dietary habit, lifestyle and bad health conditions may have caused gray hair. In terms of health conditions, it could be thyroid disorders, sinusitis and chronic colds. Using chemical products may also contribute to this problem like hair products. But bear in mind, stress, smoking and pollution are also factors to this disturbing problem. On the other hand, always choose the natural remedy rather than using chemical products, you must remember the side effects of these chemical solutions. Worry no more, check out this powerful and effective natural solution for your gray hair. Powerful Combination of Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice Both coconut oil and lemon juice are gifts from natur...

Deadly Ingredients of Cigarette and Hookah that You Didn’t Know!

Most of us love smoking. Though, we already knew how dangerous it could bring to our health. But listen again, and know this important information about cigarette and hookah that surely you didn’t know yet. Smoking a cigarette means inhaling some chemicals into your body. Nicotine, is the most common ingredient of cigarette that we know. Aside from nicotine, there are more deadly ingredients it has. For instance, arsenic, which is being used to poison a rat, butane, a chemical ingredient for fuel, acetone, a nail polish remover, and more. This article helps you to understand what are the deadly ingredients of smoking cigarettes and shisha. Chemicals used as Ingredients: Ammonia, Cadmium, Acetone etc. Bear in mind that cigarettes have lots of ingredients. It has Cadmium, Acetone, Acetaldehyde and more. Some cigarettes manufacturers also include ammonia compounds to make the body absorbed the nicotine so easily. Toxins: Tar, carbon monoxide and more Cigarette has a toxic...

8 Unpleasant Side Effects of Pills Your Doctor Did Not Tell You

When we talk about birth control pill is always the most common solution. Though there are many ways in preventing pregnancy such as using condom, ligation, IUD etc. But did you know that taking pills have disadvantages that may harm your health over the time. Numerous investigations have conducted in consuming pills. As of 2012 the National Health Statistics reported that 62% of reproductive women from 2006 to 2010 are using contraceptives like pills. However, pills have advantages too. It helps regulate the women’s menstrual cycle which is very important for their fertility state. Moreover, it lessens menstrual cramping, prevents acne and ovarian cysts and even cancer. However, you must also know what are its disadvantages that will surely affect your health. Here are 8 side effects of pills that may threaten your life over the time. 1. Pills can Cause Vaginal Yeast Infection  Hormonal imbalance resulted this infection. And it will become worse if the person is taking ...

Cucumbers and Tomatoes Could be Dangerous if Eaten Together

In making vegetable salad, we mixed any kinds of ingredients of whatever we like. But did you know that there are some fruits shouldn’t be mixed together for they contain properties that will react and cause health problems. One best example is, cucumber and tomato, these two vegetables have different time to digest, to avoid complications you should know when to eat these vegetables separately. If slow and fast digestion foods are combined it will result in a fermentation of the blood in your stomach, which may poison your entire body. In this case, the digestion of sugars and starches are slow which will cause gasses, swelling and pain in the abdomen. Here are more combinations of foods you should also avoid. 1. Never Eat Fruits right after Meal  Eating fruits need a lot of time to digest thus, it will stay long in your stomach. However, if you eat fruits right after meal it will result in acid reflux. 2. Fruit and Yogurt  Never eat yogurt and mixed it with fruits...

A Simple Ingredients to Make 'Sleeping Powder' to Fight Insomnia

Dealing with insomnia is annoying. Imagine your self so tired from all day activity. Either from work, school or your daily activities. Physically and mentally worn out. Yet, you can’t even close your eyes due to sleeping problems or much worse, insomnia. Danger of Insomnia Globally, about 42% of the population is dealing with insomnia. Stress is one of the huge factors. Dealing with this, could bring serious effects both in body and mind. It destroys the natural sleeping pattern, which is difficult to get back from normal. Most of the people who suffered from insomnia usually sleep all day thinking it could help bring back their loss strength from not having enough sleep last night, which just worsen the situation. While others, are still trying to do their tasks despite lacking sleep thus, affects the body’s physical and mental health. But worry no more! For Healthy Tips introduces these simple ingredients against insomnia, which you can find in your kitchen. The ...

10 Simple Ideas to Make Your Hair Beautiful, Shiny and Healthy Smooth

According to the Director of the Boston Medical Center Hair Clinic, Lynne Goldberg that washing your hair daily can cause damage than making it healthy. Naturally, our skin secretes a sebaceous gland to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair. Consistent washing your hair trigger the glands to produce more fat making it dangerous and harmful to your hair. Read this short yet, informative article on how to take good care of your hair by washing it less often but making it healthy and gorgeous looking. Watch Your Diet Your dietary habit affects your hair. Be reminded that fatty and oily foods, including sugar, white bread and canned goods make your hair dull and dry. To achieve a beautiful and healthy hair stay away from these foods. However, always eat fruits and vegetables. You may also include dairy products like egg and milk. Protein source of food will also help like lean meat and nuts. Never Underestimate the Goodness of Dry Shampoo To hide a greasy shine hair, pu...