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How Much Do You Know About What You Put On Your Skin?
Did you know that the average woman uses 12 toiletries every day and applies more than 175 chemical compounds to her body in the process?
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Are You Missing Out On Essential Fatty Acids?
A survey conducted by Flora has shown that almost two thirds (65%) of Irish
consumers say that they do not get enough omega-3 in their diet, with
almost one third of those surveyed (29%) stating that they don’t know what
omega-3 is or which foods contain these essential fatty acids.
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Is Sedentary Life Risking Our Kids’ Lives?
Seven in ten Irish children are driven to school everyday despite living less
than a mile away from their school, according to a survey by Irish Universities Nutritional Alliance (IUNA).
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Juices ‘May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk’.
Drinking fruit and vegetable juices frequently may significantly cut the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a study suggests.
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Blood Test To Tell You: It’s Now Or Never For A Baby
Women can now find out how much time they have left to start a family with a simple blood test. The test checks for levels of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) which is made by the ovaries and plays a vital part in the production of the female hormone oestrogen.
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Veg ‘Prevents Artery Hardening’
Different coloured veg contain different minerals - Eating vegetables may prevent
hardening of the arteries, research suggests.
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Raise A Glass Of Red To Your Health
Reports that alcohol, especially red wine, could be one of our best natural medicines are
always heartening - providing a cheerful antidote to nanny-like exhortations to drink only
a restricted number of units a week.
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Hot Water Bottle Really Does Ease Period Pains
It is advice women have passed down through the generations - a hot water bottle on the tummy can ease period pain.
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Sleeping May Help Keep You Slim
Not sleeping appears to be bad news. A good night’s sleep may not just leave you feeling refreshed - it may also help to keep you trim.
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