British dieticians claim that the lack of vitamin D, which the body produces from sunlight, prevents us from losing excessive weight. They are convinced that the epidemic of obesity that struck the country is the overall result of predominant rainy and foggy weather. The representatives of the University of Aberdeen in Scotland organized a study involving 3100 women. The research revealed a direct link between vitamin D deficiency and excessive weight. Continue reading »

Scientists continue to make shocking discoveries that often contradict their earlier ones. According to the latest studies conducted by the researchers at Copenhagen University, there is no conclusive evidence supporting life prolonging benefits of antioxidants. On the contrary, vitamins A and E may weaken body’s natural defense mechanisms. “Even more, beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E seem to increase mortality,” - Danish scientists’ review says. Continue reading »

Grey hair is a common sign of aging. Our hair turns grey because the pigment cells in the hair die. As a rule, we go grey gradually. The color of hair changes from grey when there is still some pigment in hair to silvery white when pigment disappears completely. Stresses at any age may cause premature grey hair. It suggests that our nervous system plays role in the pigment formation. Continue reading »

The coming of fall season brings vitamin deficiency. And that’s not only because we get less fresh vegetables and fruit into our diet. As our body adapts to fall season, all nutrients are increasingly consumed. Here are some crucial tips to follow when keeping and cooking the food to make your diet as healthy as possible. Continue reading »

You already know, what foods one should eat in order to rejuvenate the body and skin. I’ve already shared the “Beauty Sandwich” recipe, which has this fantastic effect on the body, with you. Besides, yesterday I published a story about 8 healthiest drinks. Dieticians named a list of foods which can help any woman become beautiful. The main condition, however, is weekly consumption of those products. Continue reading »

Every day we drink water, juices, tea etc. Each of those drinks has its own effect on our health. But which drink, consumed by people regularly, is the healthiest one? Some researchers tried to find an answer to this question. They singled out eight pretenders for the title of the leader and explained the values of each. Continue reading »