Category: HEALTH TIPS

Men with waists over 40 inches ‘are 35% more likely to die of prostate cancer

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MEN who store fat around their midriff are in greater danger of dying from prostate cancer, research suggests. A man with 40inch (103cm) waist or above has a 35 per cent higher risk of dying from the disease than one who wears a 35inch (90cm) or lower trouser size. The Oxford University study, looking at more than 200,000 men, did not find an increased risk in people with higher overall body fat if it was spread around the body. This suggests it is the specific location of the fat that…

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Yanaya’s Seductive Cuisines, Only Fit For Health Conscious Foodies

Michael Gwarisa
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MANY can concur with me that our diet options and eating habits have changed the world over and people are increasingly becoming health conscious by the day. We are living in the era of Banting, dieting and massive workouts just to lose weight and at least stay healthy. French Lawyer and politician Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, in 1826 in one of his manuscripts wrote, “Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are.” Meaning a person is a vivid reflection of what he/she eats or puts inside their…

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TelOne Offers Online Workout Sessions During Lockdown Period

Michael Gwarisa

ZIMBABWE’S Telecommunications giant, TelOne has engaged professional fitness trainers to provide live virtual workout sessions to the generality of Zimbabweans during the national Lockdown period which kicked off yesterday, HealthTimes has learnt. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking to HealthTimes, TelOne Head Corporate Communications and Client Expertise,  Melody Harry said the move was meant to boost morale and mental health for the citizenry during the lockdown period. We have engaged professional fitness trainers who will be recording sessions for our pages daily. They will also be live to respond to questions. “The…

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Couples Who Work Out Together, Stay Together

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EVERY day, across the country, individuals are hitting health clubs, unrolling yoga mats, pounding the pavement, and signing on to new fitness challenges. ARTICLE FIRST PUBLISHED BY psychologytoday.com Maybe they shouldn’t be doing it alone. It’s time you considered how physical fitness can benefit not only your own health and well-being, but also your romantic relationship. Why not grab your partner’s hand and invite him or her to be your workout partner as well? A growing body of evidence suggests that couples who sweat together really do stay together. In…

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Want To Lose Weight The Natural Way, Try Garcinia Camborgia

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OVER the years, many people have been suffering from weight gain which  leads to obesity. The risks which are mainly associated with weight gain are however overwhelming . The leading cause of death are Chronic Heart Diseases which are mainly caused by unhealthy lifestyles. By Audrey Tsungai Tadu For the past decades, scientists have been trying to find the most natural ways of losing weight without damaging the body system. There are a lot of advertised chemical pills which really sound appealing because there is a promise to lose all…

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Bilharzia Causing Worm Increases Risk Of HIV Infection

Michael Gwarisa

SCHISTOSTOMIASIS, the worm that causes Bilharzia can increase the risk of infection. Article Originally Written by Felicia Wong Fresh water sources are a lifeline to so many people across Africa. And yet they can harbour parasitic worms that increase the risk of HIV for women and girls. Share “Have you heard of schistosomiasis or bilharzia? Did you know that there is a link with HIV?” This has been my opening line for many conversations over the last two years. It was (and still is) often met with a pause. Mostly…

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#TalkingLoveThisValentines: 10 Things Never To Do After Breaking Up

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No matter how badly they broke up with you, and no matter how pained you are, these are the 10 worst ways to react! No matter how bad the breakup was, or how terribly your ex went about about it, you should never descend to the level of doing the 10 things listed here below. Why? Because some behaviours are better left for teenagers and kids. 1. Social media shades “It’s crazy how some people cannot even act right in a relationship.” Don’t post such message on Facebook, Twitter or…

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10 Of The Most Dangerous Sex Positions That Are More Pain Than Pleasure

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Sex is amazing. Most of us love the idea of sex. While sex is mostly pleasurable, today we are going to talk about its downsides. Science has told us a lot of things over the years like gin drinkers are psychopaths, running is contagious and nice folks have more sex. SOURCE; Era Tangar  .scoopwhoop.com Another thing that Science claims are the dangers of having sex the wrong way. Many a time, there are cases of things going really really wrong while having sex. So wrong that just the imagery of it…

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Facts About Stress

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A system which is in disharmony leads to body imbalance, which then leads to illness, diseases, collapse or even death. By Audrey Tsungai Tadu In many parts of the world medical practitioners give reports of patients who may appear sick but with no visible symptoms. However  after diagnosis and background check most patients will be having no clinical diseases but suffering from psychological stress. Stress has been the leading cause of death in many parts of the world in the past three to four decades. It has also been reported…

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Managing Cholesterol Naturally

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Cholesterol has gotten the bad end of the stick for years. Did you know that we actually need cholesterol to stay healthy? By Dr Nyarai Paweni Sage ReStorative Health So, what is cholesterol? it’s a waxy fat-­‐like substance that is primarily made in the liver. The liver makes 80% of our cholesterol. The remaining 20% comes from our diet from meats, cheeses, milks, nuts etc. And why is it important? Cholesterol is essential for cell membranes, and is the building block for production of hormones (thyroid, male/female hormones) and vitamin…

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