Magic and the Brain: How Magicians “Trick” the Mind

Magicians have been testing and exploiting the limits of cognition and attention for hundreds of years. Neuroscientists are just beginning to catch up By Susana Martinez-Conde and Stephen L. Macknik he spotlight shines on the magician’s assistant. The woman in the tiny white dress is a luminous beacon of beauty radiating from the […]

Calcium pills increase risk of heart attack

Calcium supplements taken by many older people could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows. The study, in the British Medical Journal, said people who took supplements were 30% more likely to have a heart attack. Data from 11 trials also suggested the medicines were not very […]

What is the best thing to drink for your health?

WHAT ARE MY DAILY WATER NEED? Common effects of physical dehydration What happens if you don’t drink enough water? Well, if you drink too little water it is called dehydration and can cause tiredness, poor concentration, a lower level of alertness, regular headaches and mood swings. It can also effect your […]

Chocolate nutrition facts and health benefits

Nutritious chocolate is made of cocoa paste, cocoa butter, and sugar. The seeds of the fruit of the cacao tree (native to Central and South America) produce the cocoa paste and cocoa butter. The cacao seeds are fermented, roasted, and ground into a paste. The basis for all chocolate and cocoa products […]

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATE

Chocolate which is high in cocoa solids (70% or more) is now recognised as having many qualities that are beneficial to health, Chocolate contains essential trace elements and nutrients such as iron, calcium and potassium, and vitamins A. B1, C, D, and E. Cocoa is also the highest natural source […]

Pakistan Fashion Week…really?

Pakistani fashion is at an interesting turn point. Designers are striving to push boundaries, fashion weeks are wielding heavy doses of glamour and there is consistent critique directed towards improving standards and promoting originality. And yet, there is a multitude of ‘Pakistan Fashion Weeks’ unfurling about the world that hardly […]

Belgium, new European focus point for plan accomplishment

Belgium has changed into a veritable style focus starting late and a triumph appear against sublime brands from Paris and New York, which has impacted the Belgian Government to continue supporting as far as possible with the purpose behind making a settled in general area. The country has changed into […]

My Life in Paris: Because She Cancan

By now I know the drill. After presenting my press credentials, the security bouncers spin me down the Moulin Rouge’s red-carpeted ramp. At the bottom, I spot my guide and PR maven, Aurélia. I’m on a mission. Anticipating the New Year, I’ve decided to make the leap all Daedalus-like, not […]

Belgium, new European focus point for plan accomplishment

Belgium has changed into a veritable style focus starting late and a triumph appear against fantastic brands from Paris and New York, which has affected the Belgian Government to continue supporting as far as possible with the purpose behind making a settled generally area. The country has changed into a […]