BBC: Older women who eat dark chocolate once or twice a week could be lowering their risk of heart failure, says a US study. It found those eating chocolate once or twice a week cut the risk of developing heart failure by a third, but those eating it every day did not benefit. The Boston study, in a journal of the American Heart Association, looked at nearly 32,000 Swedish women aged between 48 and 83 over nine...

Zucchini is a small summer squash that is similar in shape to a ridged cucumber. Zucchini is a fruit but it is usually treated as vegetable because it is more often included in cooked dishes. When used for food, zucchini are usually picked when under 8in/20cm in length and the seeds are soft and immature. Mature zucchini can be as much as three feet long, but are often fibrous and not appetizing to eat. Zucchini...

Go green in everything you do because the Earth needs our help. Well anyway here are some of the eco-friendly cleaners you can use at home. Baking Soda – Cleans and deodorizes. Softens water to increase sudsing and cleaning power of soap. Good scouring powder. Borax – Cleans and deodorizes. Excellent disinfectant. Softens water. Available in laundry section of grocery store. Soap – Biodegrades...

Exercise and Healthy Scalp Massage Exercise aids in helping the body function at optimal levels thereby ensuring the skin and scalp remain healthy which is important for hair growth. Keep the scalp oiled with natural hair enriching products like coconut or jojoba oil. This will keep hair moisturized and prevent dandruff which inhibits healthy hair growth. Massage the oil into the scalp with the fingertips to...

Recent research has shown that the skin reacts particularly well to certain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that nourish the skin, making it appear youthful and healthy. The following nutrients are among the very best to consume for healthy, young-looking skin: Zinc: The mineral zinc is an important component of healthy skin, especially for acne  sufferers. In fact, acne itself may be a symptom of zinc...