Category: Health

Many people munch on popcorn as a low-calorie snack, but is it really good for you?  The answer boils down to how the popcorn is cooked. Popcorn which is bought at the movie theatre is …

Kale is a household name in the health industry.  There have been numerous studies performed in order to evaluate the health benefits of kale, and it has been deduced that kale is the king of …

Up to 45 percent of teenagers bite their nails – it is a common habit, and a disgusting one.  Studies have proven that biting your nails is unhygienic and dangerous to your health. The Hazardous …

Lemon water has been a household weight-loss remedy for many celebrities which has the general public flocking to give it a try.  Lemons are known for their high antioxidant content which aids in the repairing …

The teen years are the most vital years in terms of growth and development of the human body.  Puberty hits in the teen years which turns girls into women and boys into men. This takes …

When we think of oral hygiene, our thoughts first land on beautiful, straight and cavity-free pearly whites.  However, healthy gums are just as important for maintaining good hygiene and a gleaming smile.  Gum diseases, such …

Current diet trends such as LCHF; Banting; and the ketogenic diet all claim that dropping carbohydrates from your diet and focusing on fats and proteins is the best way to lose weight.  The food which …

‘Baby blues’ occurs in 40 to 80 percent of new mothers and is the term used to describe emotions such as anxiety; sadness; fatigue; and self-doubt, which surface from day one after childbirth and can …