Boston: A new study conducted at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in the US found that women who regularly eat a Mediterranean diet have a lower risk of dying from any cause (including cancer and cardiovascular disease). Risks are reduced by 23 percent. Diets in the Mediterranean region include vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains, beans,…
San Francisco: Maintaining a stable weight past age 60 can increase women’s chances of reaching 90, 95 or even 100 years. According to media reports, a recent study found that older women with a more stable weight lived 1.2 to 2 times longer than women who failed to control their weight. Alauddin Shadab, associate professor…
Photo courtesy of British Media The Philippines allowed the US to extend access to its military bases. US and Philippine officials say that under the 2014 agreement, Washington will be granted access to four more locations in the Philippines. Officials of both countries say that the United States has allocated 82 million dollars to invest…
