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Family That Eats Together, Stays Together: Benefits of Family Meals

It's the holidays! And one good thing that comes with the holidays is the fact that the family is all under one roof. That means more time to spend with one another, catch up, and just relax with loved ones. And since everyone is together during this season, it's the perfect opportunity to have a family meal.

Protein may be key to Super Memory

Inhibiting a brain molecule that protects against viral infections could lead the way for the development of memory- boosting drugs, according to new research.

Boost Vitamin D Intake: Why?

For many people, 600 international units (IUs) of vitamin D or more each day will maintain bone health, but those aged 71 and older may need as much as 800 IUs daily, the Institute Of Medicine experts say. Viewing the role played by the sunlight vitamin, we leave you to analyze the need.
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Not Drinking to Binge Drinking: Study Finds Young Women Who Don’t, Will

Alcohol consumption is seen to be a natural thing when it comes to the youth. Using fake IDs and any means to get their lips to a bottle of booze, parents' of those who don't drink are proud of their children. However, those who don't drink now, specifically young girls, may pick up the habit later and binge drink when they get to college.

AMSA Locates Crashed Plane, Pilot Killed

A search team from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority found Thursday the wreckage of a Cessna plane missing since Wednesday and said its lone pilot was dead.

Arsenic in Apple Juice: True or False?

As the old saying goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," and with modern times apple juice became the substitute for the actual fruit. Sporting the same vitamins and minerals, apple juice and other fruit juices became a common sight in different families' homes as an alternative to sodas.

Natural Supplement Pycnogenol Enhances the Brain

Natural supplements are often seen as second-class citizens when it comes to medications, so to speak. This is because some of them have no therapeutic claims, and for some reason, people see natural herbs as something foreign compared to the pills they pop in so effortlessly from the pharmacist.

Depression and Violence Among Partners Welcomes First Baby

An experience like a couple having their first baby is an exhilarating, magical event that strengthens their bond. However, research proves otherwise as it found that after a couple has their first baby, there are a few hurdles that they need to jump over to survive.

2011's Biggest Beauty Trend, Revealed!

It might have been the year for cutting back expenses and the birth of the term "recessionista" but this beauty product never did go out of style, in fact it even experienced a boost in sales.

Thaipusam Festival at the Batu Caves, Malaysia

The Hindu Tamil festival of Thaipusam draws over a million visitors to the Batu Caves of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Colours, cuisine, monkeys, talismans - the sky is the limit with this destination!

Research on How Brain Corrects Movement Gives Better Stroke Understanding

Aside from basic movement, what experts need to understand now is how difficulty in movement brought about by stroke occurs and how the brain processes it. That is why researchers at Queen's University studied how the brain corrects movement after being hit or bumped, in the hopes of understanding the difficulties in movement.

Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Gives Prolonged Fatigue

Cancer is a serious matter that must be dealt with. And unfortunately, treatment for such a lethal disease - chemotherapy - not only kills cancer cells thus preventing them from dividing, but also harms other cells that are normal in the body. It is common knowledge that chemotherapy, though very effective at treating cancer, can leave its weary patients with some side effects.

Flexible Workplaces: Better Work, Better Health

Working is an essential part of life. Almost everyone is expected to work sooner or later to earn a living. However, a dream job could end up a nightmare what with all the different factors such as long work hours, traffic and commuting, and the lack of time for self. That is why flexible workplaces were introduced - making even a bad job, great.

The Most Effective Hangover Cures

Its Christmas time again which means it's also the season for countless office Christmas parties, family get-togethers and year-end parties that will test anyone's liver.

The Most Drastic Celebrity Hair Makeovers Yet

Hollywood’s full of drama, excitement and change. Aside from celebrities who enjoy making constant changes on their relationship status, another thing they love to change about themselves would be their hairstyle.

DNA to Blame for ADHD

When parents discover that their child is one of the thousands out there who have attention-deficit hyperactive disorder, their first reaction is to find something to blame. Whether it is their playmates, their school, or even themselves, unnecessary stress goes into blaming. But new research puts things into perspective, and the culprit? A person's DNA.

Aussies Have Sweet Tooth

Many Australians have a sweet tooth and indulge in consuming lollies, toffees, éclairs and caramels. A study by Roy Morgan Research released on Tuesday found that 39 per cent or 7.2 million Aussies aged 14 and above ate sweets in the last four weeks.

IKEA Shanghai: Love in the MDF Coffee Table Aisle

No matter how you may feel about IKEA's environmental policies, one thing's for sure: Eligible seniors in Shanghai simply adore the store's cafeteria where they descend, en masse, for weekly 'romance sessions.'

9/11 Attack and Asthma Attack: How the Incident Increased Asthma

The 9/11 incident that brought down the World Trade Center will be forever remembered as an attack that left people in fear, panic, and turmoil. But what most people don't know is that for those who responded in ground zero are also left with a disease - asthma.

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