FOODS THAT IMPROVE MOOD:

 

Our smell receptors are connected to the limbic system in the brain, which is connected to our emotions and even our long-term memories. Experts say that’s why these food scents have the power to elevate feelings of well-being ...
 • Cinnamon/Peppermint – These scents decrease fatigue, stimulate the central nervous system, and enhance motivation. Try peppermint tea or hot chocolate sprinkled with cinnamon.
• Citrus – Orange, lemon, and grapefruit scents directly affect the brain’s neurotransmitters, alleviate stress, and have an anti-depressant effect. Lemon is proven to be the most potent.
• Coffee – Scientists have found that the scent of roasted coffee beans not only reduces stress brought on by sleep deprivation, but also acts as a potential antioxidant.
• Ginger – Research shows that ginger can reduce depression and anxiety. As well as being useful in recipes, you can slice fresh ginger and put it in your bathtub as it fills.
• Vanilla – Whether it’s in latte, tea, or ice cream, this aroma is proven to trigger happy, relaxed, and even sensuous feelings.
– Excerpted from BestHealthMag.com 

 

 

 

CHAMPAGNE IS GOOD FOR YOU:

 

According to London's Daily Mail, a group of British researchers have found that champagne is loaded with polyphenols, the plant chemicals that have been found to widen blood vessels and ease strain on the heart and brain. It appears to have more of the good stuff than red wine, and much more than white wine. Earlier studies have found that white wine has only a small amount of polyphenols, while red wine has enough to make a difference if drunk regularly in moderation. 

 

CANCER RATES ON THE DECLINE:

 

 
Cancer rates have declined over the last few years, according to joint report from national cancer and health groups. The report says that drops were seen in both new diagnoses and death rates from lung, prostate and colo-rectal cancers in men, and breast and colo-rectal cancer in women. Doctors attribute the decline to public health campaigns that encourage lifestyle changes and early detection.  For more click here. 

 

 

LIFE BEGINS AT 40:

 

 Life really can begin at 40, an expert claimed yesterday. Psychologist Dr Carlo Strenger told the Harvard Business Review, "As people start living longer and fuller lives, we have to cast aside that stereotype and start thinking in terms of "mid-life transition" rather than "mid-life crisis". If you make fruitful use of what you have discovered about yourself in the first half of your life, the second half can be the most fulfilling. He said that most of us will have married, bought a home and chosen a career by the age of 30 or so. With those difficult decisions behind us, we are free to start enjoying life -- and learn from our mistakes.