Olympic athletes live longer than non-athletes, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. After conducting two studies, which tracked the lives of 15174 and 9889 athletes between the years of 1896 and 2010, it was found that Olympians lived on an average for about 2.8 years more, leading researchers presented their conclusions,…
Elevated levels of blood sugar could lead to multiple health problems over time. Many consider 100 mg/dL as a normal blood sugar level. The normal glucose levels of 70 to 130 before meal and below 180 mg/dL after the meal is considered to be acceptable. These are acceptable industry wide standards and your acceptable level…
Body Despite earlier claims that the consumption of fish oil supplements are linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke or even premature death, the conclusions made by reviewing 20 studies with almost 70000 participants reveals that there aren’t any benefits. In summing up their findings, Evangelos Rizos and her colleagues at the University…
E-cigarettes have been considered to be an alternative method to cigarettes. However, it has been revealed, thanks to a study by scientists from the University of Greece, that they cause damage to the lungs. At the European Respiratory Society’s Annual Congress, Professor Christina Gratziou and her team explained their findings, in saying, “We found an…
Weight Loss – yes, that’s what is promised, backed by scientific data, when you peruse through a large number of diets and weight loss products that have cropped over the last century and this one. But are these products worth all the fuss, much like the recent increase of interest in the African Mango Plus?…
A moussaka in your own kitchen is a great way to taste some Mediterranean flavors. Alternations of soft eggplant, seasoned ground meat, and creamy béchamel characterize this richly flavored dish with hearty elements commonly found in Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine. Here is how you can prepare this timeless recipe step by step. Manakish Oven…
