Feeling stressed? Here's how to keep the negative thoughts at bay

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Feeling stressed? Here's how to keep the negative thoughts at bay A negative frame of mind is one of the major symptoms of stress.

It's not just bad breath, oral hygiene is important to avoid dementia The bacteria from infected gums are capable of entering the brain through nerves or through the bloodstream, thus increasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Are you a heavy drinker? It may cause arterial stiffness It has been suggested alcohol intake may increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.

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Migraine dos and don'ts: Maintain a headache diary, avoid red wine Sleeping later than your normal hours during weekends often causes a 'let-down' headache.

Beware! Chewing gum may adversely affect your digestive system A common food additive found in chewing gum decreases the ability of small intestine cells to absorb nutrients.

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Do you end up munching mindlessly at work? Eat slowly, maintain a food journal to avoid overeating Always use smaller plates and pay more attention to the presentation of a meal.

Ever wondered what makes you right-handed or left? We have the answer The preference for using the left or right hand is related to the spinal cord.

Change of weather getting you down? Say goodbye to that cold with these 5 home remedies It's important to stay hydrated as it helps break the congestion and keeps the throat moist, reducing irritation.

Hitting the gym? Don't cut out on carbs, they help boost immunity Intense exercise creates immune disturbances and thus people often tend to have fewer white blood cells after a workout session.

Thirty-minute walk daily may boost positivity in cancer patients The study shows that exercise helps in both physical and psychological improvement .

Even a single meal of pizza can increase your chances of diabetes Study showed that a single high-fat meal sufficed to rcause insulin resistance, and increase the fat content of the liver.

Clean drinking water may be associated with a higher risk of asthma in children A new research suggests that clean drinking water can increase the risk of childhood asthma.

Antibiotics to replace surgery as effective appendicitis treatment The condition, which causes the appendix to become inflamed due to a blockage or infection, affects mainly children & teenagers.

Vitamins B supplements may help reduce schizophrenia symptoms, says study Other food-derived supplements, such as certain amino-acids, are also beneficial for people with schizophrenia. Love having butter? It may double your risk of diabetes Saturated and animal fat such as cheese and butter that are rich in saturated fatty acids and trans fats.

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