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Food poisoning is no light matter, as recent mass incidents in Singapore, the region and abroad have shown. In mild cases, you may be purging yourself at both ends, depending on the pathogen that has infected you . But for certain individuals, such as pregnant women, young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems, the repercussions can be severe. Salmonella, which has been in the news with the Spize food poisoning case in Singapore, can lead to meningitis or a potentially fatal infection of the brain’s membranes, noted Medical News Today. E. coli, another main pathogen seen in food poisoning, may result in kidney failure by causing haemolytic uremic syndrome – a condition where the lining of the kidneys’ tiny blood vessels are damaged, according to the Mayo Clinic. But does a bout of diarrhoea always mean food poisoning? And can you be too clean for your own good? Here’s a look. DOES BEING TOO CLEAN MAKE YOU PRONE TO FOOD POISONING? … [Read more...] about Can you be ‘too clean’? Experts separate food poisoning myths from facts

Adding nuts and seeds to your diet is one of the best things you can do for your health. They are nutritious, healthy and prevent you from several kinds of chronic diseases. Sunflower seeds are one such type of seeds that is loaded with high-quality nutrients. They are rich in healthy fats, beneficial plant compounds and several vitamins and minerals. Sunflower seeds can even help reduce inflammation, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. They are part of the sunflower plant. In general, there are two main types of sunflower crops- one is grown for the seeds and the other is grown for the oil. They generally have a mild, nutty flavour and a firm but tender texture. The nutritional content of sunflower seeds Sunflower seeds might appear tiny but are extremely nutritious. They contain varied nutrients, required by our body to carry out different internal functions. The white seeds are especially high in vitamin E, zinc and selenium. These nutrients protect your body’s cells against … [Read more...] about Sunflower seeds: Nutrition, health benefits and the best way to have them

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Fun fact: Male skin is around 25 per cent thicker than female skin, and is rougher to boot, thanks to thicker facial hair. The good news is that the collagen levels in male skin tend to also be higher, which means that lines and wrinkles tend to show up much later on men’s faces than on women’s. That is, unless you’re one of those men who completely neglect their skin, leaving it exposed to the damages caused by environmental elements such as harsh climates, dehydration caused by air-conditioning and UV exposure. In that case, once wrinkles form on male skin, they tend to be deeper and more difficult to reduce. READ: You're not too manly for sunscreen Now that we’ve got your attention, here are our picks of skin hydrators for every skin type and budget, developed specifically to tackle common skin issues like oiliness, dehydration and, yes, thicker skin. MAMONDE MEN RECHARGING CREAM, S$28 You don’t need a huge paycheck to get great skin. This value-for-money … [Read more...] about Just for men: Power-packed grooming products engineered for male skin