Tag: wellness
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Why One Woman Hosts Women’s Empowerment Retreats Across Africa
Introduction: A Journey Beyond the Course of Travel When a single woman takes the helm of a continent‑spanning initiative, the ripple effects can redefine how communities view leadership, wellness, and opportunity. Roar Africa’s network of Women’s Empowerment Retreats across Africa is a compelling example. It’s not just a travel itinerary; it’s a deliberate peacetime march…
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Three Ways to Good Health by Living in Sync with Your Body Clock
Why your body clock matters for health Our bodies run on an intricate 24-hour rhythm known as the circadian clock. It influences sleep, hormones, digestion, metabolism, and even mood. When our daily activities—meals, light exposure, exercise—line up with this internal clock, we experience better energy, clearer thinking, and healthier aging. Disruptions, such as late-night screen…
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Koh Chieng Mun Speaks Openly About Breast Cancer Diagnosis at 46: A Will Made the Next Day
Celebrity Honesty About a Life-Altering Moment Singaporean actress and comedian Koh Chieng Mun has long charmed audiences with her warmth and humor in classic television staples. Recently, she revealed a deeply personal health moment on The Irene Ang Show: a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 46. In candid discussion, she described the instant…
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Koh Chieng Mun Reveals 46-Year-Old Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Early Will: A Survivor’s Courage
From Diagnosis to Determination: Koh Chieng Mun’s Breast Cancer Journey Singaporean-Malaysian actress and comedian Koh Chieng Mun recently opened up about a life-changing health battle on The Irene Ang Show. The beloved performer, known for her warmth on classic English-language sitcoms and local productions, revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of…
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Foods That Make You Smell More Attractive: Diet and Body Odor
How Your Diet Shapes Your Natural Scent Just as fingerprints are unique, so is the scent you emit. Our bodies metabolize what we eat and drink, influencing our pheromone-like signals that others perceive. While personal hygiene and genetics play big roles, certain foods can subtly alter body odor and, in turn, how appealing we seem…
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What Foods Make You Smell More Attractive: Foods And Scent Perception
Understanding How What We Eat Affects Our Scent Our bodies aren’t just influenced by our genetic makeup and personal hygiene; what we eat can subtly shape how we smell to others. Each person has a unique scent profile, a kind of fingerprint formed by metabolism, hormones, and microbial activity on the skin. Some foods can…
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Why Sleep Experts Say We Should Abolish Daylight Saving Time
Why the Time Change Messes with Sleep Every spring and fall, millions experience a shift in their daily schedule as clocks move forward or backward. Sleep experts warn that this biannual adjustment disrupts the body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm, and can take several days to re-align. The disruption is not just about losing an…
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Diagnosing Mental Health Problems? A Psychiatrist Weighs In
Understanding the Rise of Online Mental Health Diagnoses In an era where information travels at the speed of a click, many people turn to social media for quick answers about mental health. The lines between awareness and self-diagnosis can blur, especially during a global stressor like a pandemic. While social platforms can reduce stigma and…
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Should I Take a Magnesium Supplement for Sleep or Cramps? What the Evidence Says
Do I really need magnesium in my diet? Magnesium is an essential mineral the body relies on for hundreds of enzymatic processes. It helps build proteins, supports muscle and nerve function, and aids energy release from foods. Since the body doesn’t produce magnesium, we must obtain it from what we eat. The recommended daily intake…
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Should I Take a Magnesium Supplement? Sleep, Cramps, and What You Need to Know
Do you really need a magnesium supplement? Magnesium is essential for hundreds of body processes, from energy production to nerve and muscle function. Yet the body can’t make magnesium on its own, so we must obtain it from food or, if needed, supplements. For most adults, a balanced diet provides enough magnesium, making supplements unnecessary…