CALLING ALL CHOCOHOLICS! The biggest ever review into chocolate and health
4-5pm
The best time to parallel park, join a dance class or do anything that involves hand-eye
co-ordination as this is when it’s at its peak and mood levels are high
Get it checked
Coughing is a natural reflex that clears the lungs and respiratory tract of mucus and irritants. However if you have had a persistent cough for over two weeks it can be a symptom of an underlying problem such as bronchitis or pneumonia so it’s worth getting checked out by your GP.
SING FOR THE SEASON Whether a
carol concert, singing along to Motown classics or belting out Slade’s Merry Xmas Everybody, flexing your vocal chords gives your lungs and heart a workout, boosts mood and is good for posture too – it’s hard to sing when slumped.
WE THREE KINGS Frankincense (Boswellia
frereana), famous for being one of the gifts given by the Three Wise Men, can help reduce pain and improve mobility of osteoarthritis sufferers, according to ongoing trials at the University of Cardiff.
found eating at least two pieces of dark or milk a week – in bars, drinks or desserts – is linked to a 37 per cent drop in the risks of developing heart disease and a 29 per cent drop in the risk of stroke, compared to those who never or rarely enjoy the silky-tasting flavours.
THE WALNUT- CRACKER Crack open some
walnuts – they’re the queen of nuts, containing twice as many antioxidants as an equivalent amount of any other commonly eaten nut. For optimum benefits, aim for seven walnuts a day.