Eating Healthy When Times are Tough
Organic, free-range, grass fed, non-gmo, dye-free and gluten-free are some of the popular labels that accompany certain healthy food choices these days. Sadly, along with these labels come high prices. According to global organic farming statistics, in 2009 the United States was the number one country (followed far behind by Germany and France) with the [...]
Grapes increase iron deficiency risk: Research
Despite the benefits reported for antioxidants, a new study suggests some of these compounds may place the consumers at risk of developing iron deficiency and anemia. Previous studies have pointed out the various health benefits of polyphenols including their capability for fighting prostate cancer and leukemia, reducing the risk of heart disease, improving bone health, [...]
Latest Fashion trend in Pakistan “Shisha”
Hokkah or shisha smoking has become very popular in Pakistan. Many resturants and cafes are offering shisha in Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore and other cities of the country. This flavoured pipe smoking is gaining popularity especially among the younger generation. Students can be seen smoking shisha in the famous resturants or in the small roadside cafes. As [...]
An apple a day improves memory: study
LONDON: You’ve probably heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, a recent study suggests that a couple of apples a day might keep the neurologist away. Antioxidants help preserve memory by protecting brain cells against damage from free radicals, research stated. Besides helping your memory and protecting your brain, apples have also [...]
Organic foods may not healthier
A recent research found out that expensive organic foods may not healthier than traditional ones. Researchers of The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Health pointed out that there is no stable proof that organic foods – which don’t contain chemicals and genetically modified materials – are more efficient. According to the authors who published [...]
Increased Incidence of Stomach Cancer in Generation Y (70′s and 80′s born)
The progeny of Baby Boomers, Generation Y constitutes young adults born in the 1970s and 1980s, the demographic that hits square in the middle of new scientific evidence of increased stomach cancer. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute reviewed new cases of cancer in the lower stomach (also known as noncardia gastric cancer) that occurred [...]
US should do more NOW: Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Qureshi called for an annual meeting between the US Secretary of State and the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, An annual meeting between US special envoy Richard Holbrooke and Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary and ten tracks for US-Pakistan engagement. He added that past engagements between the two countries were based simply on short term and unprofitable goals. [...]
7 Warnings to cause High Cholesterol
You’re not alone in the war—so do about 100 million around the globe. High cholesterol comes from a variety of sources, including your family history and what you eat. Here is an introductory journey through the most common causes. Your diet Eating too much saturated fat (like the kind found in this meal) can cause high cholesterol. [...]
Eye Care Tips
Tips for Eye Beauty, Vision Care and Eye Health Care Eyes are one of the most important organ in the human body and vision is one of the most wonderful gift. But often many people neglect the importance of eye care and do not pay proper attention towards eye care. Given below are some eye [...]
A – Fruits & Vegetables Eat 5 A Day for Better Health
Chef James and the Jago news Website strongly endorse the 5 A Day program, not only for better health, but for it emphasis on fresh, palate pleasing food! Fruits and vegetables are highly nutritious, especially fresh fruit, fresh fruit juice, fresh vegetables, fresh vegetable soups, fresh salads, etc. They taste good, they are good for [...]