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It’s true that most people think “blond” when they think about summer hair ideas, but if you’ve been paying attention lately, you might notice that it’s dark hair that has been making headlines. Whether you’re eyeballing Kim K’s inky shade or the more subtle "bronde," dark hair is a gorgeous, dramatic statement to make for summer. But becoming a bottle brunette is not without its challenges. Here are 10 things you need to know before you go over to the dark side. 1. You’ll need to think about your brows If you’re making a significant color change (going from blond to black, for example), you’ll either need to dye your brows to go along with your new hair or find a fabulous new product to fill them in with. Brow-dyeing should never be attempted at home (all those chemicals so close to your eyes!), so make sure you see a professional if you go the permanent route. If you decide to fill them in, picking a product that matches your new color is imperative. As a genera...

The old saying, “An apple a day can keep the doctor away,” may have truth behind it after all. Eating nourishing foods rich in certain vitamins can help your immune system fight off illness. We talked to registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD for a closer look at these vitamins, what foods you can find them in and how they can help keep you healthy. Here’s what she had to say: Vitamin C is one of the biggest immune system boosters of all. In fact, a lack of vitamin C can even make you more prone to getting sick. Foods rich in vitamin C include oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, strawberries, bell peppers, spinach, kale and broccoli. Daily intake of vitamin C is essential for good health because your body doesn’t produce or store it. The good news is that vitamin C is in so many foods that most people don’t need to take a vitamin C supplement unless a doctor advises it. Vitamin B6 is vital to supporting biochemical reactions in the immune system. Vitamin B6-rich foods incl...

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a staple for healthy eaters everywhere - they're lean and they're an excellent source of protein, but all too often they're also bone-dry and flavourless. This could lead anyone astray from healthy eating! Fortunately, Disneyland Resort Executive Chef Chris Faulkner has a solution for dried up, unappetising chicken. As a star chef and Ironman triathlete, he knows how to fuel a body in a way that also tastes delicious (read: gourmet sports nutrition!). As Chef Chris told us during our Lunch 'N Learn cooking class at Disneyland, "Cook the breast with the skin on, then take it off to keep the chicken juicier. You'll save calories by removing the skin, but you'll have more flavour and better texture." Don't forget to brine your chicken, too. His recipe: lemon juice, orange juice, salt, peppercorns, thyme, garlic, bay leaf, and sliced lemons, limes, and oranges. Simmer for 20 minutes, then add ice to cool ...

Fidget spinners are the latest playground craze, but some mums and child safety groups have labelled the hand-held toys dangerous and are calling for them to be recalled. Several mums have taken to social media to share some pretty scary stories about the dangers of fidget spinners including choking hazards and injuries. And Kids In Danger (KID) – a nonprofit organisation committed to protecting children by improving the safety of children’s products – have also raised concerns about the palm-sized gadgets. Buzzfeed reported that 23-year-old mum, Johely Morelos, from Oregon believes the toys should be recalled and given a choking hazard after her son Cayden swallowed part of his fidget spinner. The incident came days after she’d told him the story of a Texas girl who had to be taken to hospital after choking on a detachable part of her fidget spinner. But the warning wasn’t enough to prevent Cayden putting a loose part of the toy in his own mouth. Staff at the local hospital w...

Avocados have many health benefits. They are packed with nutrients and are therefore considered as one of the best foods you can eat. Avocados are most beneficial when eaten raw. Many of the most well-researched and important health benefits of avocados are as follows: Good Digestion: It is believed that avocados are soothing for the intestine and therefore aid in digestion. They contain soluble and insoluble fibers that help to keep digestive system running smoothly. These two types of fiber are very important for digestion, because they bulk up stools and help to ensure the smooth passage of food through the intestinal tract. Furthermore, they stimulate gastric and digestive juices so nutrients are absorbed in the most efficient and rapid way. Finally, they reduce the symptoms from conditions like constipation and diarrhea. All in all, the huge amount of fiber found in avocados (40% of daily requirement per serving) makes this a very important food for optimizing your digestive...

Gerontologist Denham Harman, also known as the ‘father of the free radical theory of ageing’, was the first to discover the concept of free radicals in 1954. Free radicals are now suggested as one of the major contributors to ageing. Free radicals are reactive molecules and are involved in disease development. Sources of free radicals include stress, pollution as well as smoking and high alcohol consumption. The need for antioxidants in our daily life is thus crucial due to increased exposure to such free radicals. What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are thought to be able to slow down ageing and thus improve skin health through preventing reactive oxygen species from causing damage to our biological system. This is done by detoxifying these reactive oxygen species and thus be able to repair the resulting damage on proteins, fats, and DNA. Antioxidants are also capable of repairing damaged molecules like your DNA, can promote the destruction of cancer cells, and thus stop canc...

Is there an optimal time to eat dinner? According to experts, you should eat dinner at least three hours before bedtime – this allows the food to be mostly digested before you turn in. It also ensures that your hormonal balance is maintained and you sleep well. By eating too close to bedtime, you risk some adverse effects: Digestive problems: Lying down with a full stomach can disrupt the process of digestion and cause digestive problems such as heartburn, gas and acid reflux. Weight gain: Eating late can also cause weight gain and lead to obesity. Studies show that if you eat close to bedtime when your activity level is low, your body is more likely to store the calories you consume as fat. High blood pressure: New research suggests that eating dinner late can have an adverse effect on your blood pressure and your heart. Researchers at a Turkish university studied more than 700 men and women with high blood pressure, and found that those who ate within two hours of goi...

1. Most of the time, people will change the tone of their voice when they are being sarcastic. 2. Listen for a flat, uncaring tone, or an overly-emotional tone. 3. Try looking for extra emphasis on one or two words, like the word "The" can be said like the, or with the E sound at the end. 4. Watch for these words; like, well, the, and, sure, etc. Someone may say the word longer than they would normally in a normal conversation. 5. Try listening for words like, "yeah, uh-huh, sure," and, "as if." 6. If whatever they're saying sounds outrageous, they may be sarcastic. 7. If none of these steps work, then you are dealing with a master of sarcasm. Take whatever they say with a grain of salt. 8. Look out on the internet as well. People who are being sarcastic on the internet (could be considered trolling) are usually clearly sarcastic. Always look for stupidity in others' posts.

1. Roughly 70 percent of an adult’s body is made up of water. 2. At birth, water accounts for approximately 80 percent of an infant’s body weight. 3. A healthy person can drink about three gallons (48 cups) of water per day. 4. Drinking too much water too quickly can lead to water intoxication. Water intoxication occurs when water dilutes the sodium level in the bloodstream and causes an imbalance of water in the brain. 5. Water intoxication is most likely to occur during periods of intense athletic performance. 6. While the daily recommended amount of water is eight cups per day, not all of this water must be consumed in the liquid form. Nearly every food or drink item provides some water to the body. 7. Soft drinks, coffee, and tea, while made up almost entirely of water, also contain caffeine. Caffeine can act as a mild diuretic, preventing water from traveling to necessary locations in the body. 8. Pure water (solely hydrogen and oxygen atoms) has a neutral ...

Tea drinking has been claimed to have health benefits for centuries, but only in recent years have doctors conducted studies to see if the claims are justified. A Cuppa of Tea One possible reason for tea's health benefits is its high content of flavonoids -- plant-derived antioxidants. Antioxidants counteract free radical molecules in the body, naturally produced chemicals that help cause aging, cancer and a variety of other diseases. Tea, particularly green tea, is the best food source of a group of flavonoids called catechins (pronounced CAT-ih-kins). In research studies, catechins are more powerful than vitamins C and E in stopping free radical damage to cells. They also appear to have other disease-fighting properties. Tea contains more than 4,000 compounds, so many more may affect the body. All three conventional teas -- green, black and oolong -- come from the same plant (Camellia sinensis), but their chemical content and flavors are different because they're processed di...

Fruit is one of the most healthy and natural foods in existence. There are thousands of different types of fruit available to eat, all of which provide us with strong health benefits. Fruit contains a large number of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and plant phytochemicals that help benefit health. It has also been shown that eating the whole fruit or juice is best to gain the benefits rather than taking supplements to provide each nutrient separately. It has been recommended that we should be eating at least 5 pieces of fruit every day in order to gain the full health benefits of eating fruit. Potential health benefits of eating fruit * potential for weight control * more energy for exercising * reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases * reduced risk of developing cancers * lower blood pressure * potential to lower cholesterol * reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes * potential to slow down age process Fruit can also benefit many people wanti...

Fact #1 … The average coffee tree has a “life expectancy” up to 70 years, which is comparable with the length of a human life! The first harvest is picked when the tree is about 5 years old, and after that the coffee plant supplies a steady harvest of raw coffee several times a year. Fact #2 … The history of coffee is quite a mystery. Humankind knows at least a few different legends describing the origin of that popular drink. In accordance with one of them, coffee came from Africa and was named after the province of Kaffa in Ethiopia. Another legend states that coffee was first discovered by monks who quickly became passionate coffee enthusiasts as it helped them survive through long periods of monotonous prayers and meditations. One more legend about the coffee origin declares that the coffee plant is indigenous to Europe and was first used by herdsmen tribes, who ate coarsely ground coffee with fat of their cattle. Maybe, that fascinating coffee dish should be brought back and serve...

1. Cabbage contain phytonutrients , works to protect the body from free radicals that can damage the cell membranes. Phytonutrients also signal our genes to increase its production of enzymes involved in detoxification. 2. Cabbage may lower the incidence of cancer, especially in the lung, stomach and colon prostate. 3. Cabbage is a muscle builder, blood cleanser and eye strengthener. 4. The juice of fresh raw cabbage has been proven to heal stomach ulcer. 5. Cabbage is rich in iron and sulfur. 6. Juice of fresh cabbage is effective in treating fungus infection(due to it sulfur content). 7. Cabbage can lower serum cholesterol. 8. Cabbage contain Sulforaphane , a substance that can increase the production of antioxidant and detoxification enzymes. Sulforaphane works by stimulating the production of glutathione, the body's most important internally produced antioxidant which plays a role in liver detoxification. 9. Red Cabbage has more phytonutrients than the green cabbage. The vitam...

Carrot is a vegetable grown for its edible root. Raw carrots are eaten in salads and are mixed with some viands. Carrot contain carotene, a chemical that is converted into vitamin A by the body, it helps prevent night blindness. Health Benefits of Carrot: Carrot can enhance the quality of breast milk. Carrot can improve the appearance of the skin, hair and nails. When taken daily it can lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Raw contain beta-carotene, a strong antioxidant that can prevent cancer. Carrot juice when taken everyday prevent bodily infections and is claimed to be valuable for the adrenal glands (the small endocrine glands situated above the kidneys). Carrot can help improve eyesight. Carrot can help increase menstrual flow. Carrots can regulate blood sugar. Carrot can promote colon health, because carrot is rich in fiber. Carrot is also helpful in the following cases : Obesity, Poisoning of the blood, Gum disease, Insomnia, Inflamed Kidneys, Liver, Gallbladder, Alzheimer...

Cucumber is a vegetable that belongs to the same family as pumpkins, zucchinis and other squashes. It has a dark green skin, which reveals whitish or very light green flesh, when peeled. There are basically two types of cucumbers - the pickling varieties and the slicing varieties. Of these, the pickling variety is relatively small, around 2 - 4 inches long. Most of us know that cucumbers have cooling properties and are extremely good for bringing relief to the eyes in summers. However, they are associated with a number of other health and nutrition benefits too. To know about them, read on. Nutritional Value of Cucumber Given below is the amount of nutrients in 100 gm of raw, unpeeled cucumber Carbohydrates - 3.63 gm Sugars - 1.67 gm Dietary Fiber - 0.5 gm Fat - 0.11 gm Protein - 0.65 gm Thiamin (Vitamin B1) - 0.027 mg Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) - 0.033 mg Niacin (Vitamin B3) - 0.098 mg Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) - 0.259 mg Vitamin B6 - 0.040 mg Folate (Vitamin B9) - 7 μg Vitam...

TIPS AND EXERCISES TO SHARPEN YOUR MIND AND BOOST BRAINPOWER If our brains were computers, we'd simply add a chip to upgrade our memory. The human brain, however, is more complex than even the most advanced machine, so improving our memory isn’t quite so easy. Just as it takes effort to build physical fitness, so too does boosting brain power. A strong memory depends on the health and vitality of your brain. Whether you’re a student studying for final exams, a working professional interested in doing all you can to stay mentally sharp, or a senior looking to preserve and enhance your grey matter as you age, there are lots of things you can do to improve your memory and mental performance. Read on for some of the most promising ways to keep your mind and memory in top form. Harnessing the power of your brain They say that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but when it comes to the brain, scientists have discovered that this old adage simply isn’t true. The human brain has an ast...

How to Wash Fruits and Vegetables By Brittany Risher, Women's Health Thu, Jun 23, 2011 This will make you shudder: Studies conducted at Tennessee State University found that the vegetable bin is the dirtiest part of the refrigerator. And no wonder: Fresh from the grocery store, a standard head of romaine lettuce can have as many as 2 million bacteria per gram, plus yeast, mold, and assorted germ carriers. Swearing off fresh produce is clearly not the answer. What is? Washing it with plain, room-temperature tap water. In some cases, doing so cuts bacteria by as much as 98 percent. So stow the fancy veggie washes and sprays, and after your next trip to the store or farmers' market, ask yourself these four questions, then follow our advice. Does it have edible skin? Think: apples, peaches, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers Scrub under running water for 30 to 60 seconds. "Running water helps remove most bacteria," explains Brendan Niemira, Ph.D., lead scientist with the USDA Ag...

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Tue, Jun 21, 2011 A lifeless body, a scarred mouth and a blackened lung were among the graphic images in a new set of cigarette warnings unveiled Tuesday by the US government to highlight the health risks of smoking. The warnings will occupy the top 50 percent of the front and rear panels of cigarette packs sold in the United States and the top 20 percent of cigarette advertisements beginning in September 2012, the Food and Drug Administration announced. The nine color images, which can be seen at fda.gov/cigarettewarnings, mark the first change in cigarette warnings in more than 25 years and are "a significant advancement in communicating the dangers of smoking," the agency added. One of the images, which shows a man with his chest sewn up, bears the caption "Warning: Smoking can kill you." According to the FDA, smoking kills 1,200 people a day in the United States alone. Another picture shows a close-up of a mouth filled with scattered, brown teeth and a lip with ...