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Preparation time: 10 mins Cooking time: 10 mins INGREDIENTS • 2 tsp oil • 2 tbsp finely chopped onions • ½ tsp finely chopped garlic • 4 cups vegetable stock • 2 tbsp chopped carrots • 3 tbsp tomato puree • 1 tbsp chopped tomatoes • Salt to taste • 2 tbsp cooked...

Regular exercise can help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol, which is the main cause of cholesterol build up and a major risk factor for heart disease. Also, exercise can also help raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good," cholesterol,...

The ovaries don’t abruptly stop working. So natural menopause occurs slowly. This transition to menopause is called perimenopause. It is possible to get pregnant during this stage as although the periods are irregular, her ovaries are still functioning and she still...

Women usually begin menopause around the age of 50. However, it can begin earlier or later. Few women commence menopause as early as 40, while for a few it can begin at 60.Smokers tend to have earlier menopause. There is no proven way to predict menopause age....

Doing some exercise that cause blood to circulate better in the legs is good for people with varicose veins. Walking 20 minutes a day is ideal. Also, losing weight helps reduce the pressure on the veins in your legs. Also, keeping legs elevated when at rest prevents...

Kidney stones were usually considered an adult disease. However, nowadays, this has become common amongst children and adolescents too. The reasons for this is not clear; many factors could be the cause such as diet, family history and not drinking enough fluids. Of...

YOUR ANSWER: Cleans your blood The liver has innumerable jobs. Besides taking toxins out of the blood, the liver makes bile- a liquid that helps you digest food. The liver takes what you eat and drink and turns it into energy and nutrients. It also plays an important...

Common Pains as You Age: Headaches Stress at work and home causes headache to be one of the most common pain as one enters the 30s. Try deep breathing exercises to relieve stress. A hot compress or over-the-counter pain medicine may also bring relief. Carpal Tunnel...

1/3 Cup Dry Oat Squares Cereal Leave out the milk for a convenient low calorie snack if you enjoy the taste of cereals. Keep 1/3 cup dry oat squares cereal in a box with you in the car or office. Barely containing saturated fat, this snack works great. Other types of...

Age is the leading cause of menopause. It signals the end of periods and a woman’s potential childbearing years. The function of the ovaries slows down. Menopause can occur also due to certain surgery/medical treatment such as surgical removal of the ovaries...

On Dec. 3, 1967, South African cardiac surgeon Christiaan Barnard transplanted a heart from a 25-year-old who died in an accident into a 53-year-old man. The man died 18 days later of pneumonia, but Barnard considered the transplant a success. It was followed days...

Please consult a doctor while following this advice. Rest Keep weight off from the injured area. Crutches and cranes can help some time. Rest is the key to treat strain/sprain. If it is severe, physical therapy might be needed. Ice Ice helps prevent swelling and pain....

High salt content in the blood leads to water retention. This results in an increase in blood volume and thus swelling of veins. People suffering from varicose veins should cut down on salt intake to feel relief from varicose veins.