Coffee has more power than you ever thought: 3 cups a day helps you live longer

Good news if you love coffee more than tea: According to a new study, people who drink coffee twice or thrice a day, whether caffeinated or otherwise, may have a lower chance of dying from certain illnesses than those who abstain from it. The study, thought to be the largest of its kind, was conducted on more than 5,00,000 people across 10 European countries over the last 16 years, according to the National Geographic. The study concludes that people who drank coffee show signs of having healthier livers and circulatory…

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The Accidental Tea Bag: Ever Wondered Who Invented the Tea Bag?

  Tea is the second most consumed drink in the world after water. A number of varieties of tea exist worldwide – green tea, black tea or flavoured teas like the lemongrass tea . A cup of tea has become a part of our daily lives and our culture. Earlier, tea used to be made in large pots. Hot water was poured over a bunch of tea leaves even to make a single cup. It is believed that this led to wastage of tea and that is where the story of the teabag comes…

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What a ripped guy would eat at every fast food restaurant ever

No one thinks fast food is healthy. Whether it’s for convenience or cravings, though, sometimes the drive-thru is unavoidable. You can definitely hit Micky D’s without wrecking your six pack, but most of the mouth-watering options your eyes (and stomach) gravitate toward will set you back a few days. And even some of the healthier options at most places are packed with sodium which can add to water retention and bloating, points out New York-based nutritionist Jessica Cording, R.D. Rather than rolling up and trying to guess what you think is…

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World warmer by 1.2 degrees, 2016 warmest year ever: WMO

The World Metrological Organisation (WMO) on Monday said the global temperature is 1.2 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level and will set a new high for the third year running. It also said 2016 is the hottest year on record, 2015 the second hottest and 2014 in the third place. “Another year. Another record,” said WMO Secretary General Petteri Taalas while releasing the report at the Marrakech climate change negotiations at COP22. He said the extra heat from powerful El Nino phenomenon has disappeared. The heat from global warming will…

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Ever tried yoga to beat Monday blues? Here’s how

This will charge you and make you strong to the face the long week ahead. (Felixhug/Getty Images) Monday mornings are not the usual. Most of us lack passion and motivation. We get unexplained bouts of emotions such as anxiety, stress and sadness. It is interesting to see that Monday blues are so common that it’s almost become a phenomenon now. Unless it has some serious ground that is crying for your attention, you can ward off Monday blues with these four yoga asanas. Yes, it’s that easy. This will charge…

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Ever Tried Barefoot Running? It Could Make You Smarter

in line with a study accomplished by using the college of North Florida inside the US, going for walks barefoot is higher than going for walks with footwear in your running reminiscence, which refers to our capacity to don’t forget and system records. running reminiscence is used throughout our lifespan. with the aid of enhancing it, we may be able to realize gains in key regions, from faculty to work to retirement. “operating reminiscence is increasingly more recognized as a vital cognitive ability, and those findings are remarkable information for…

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