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Day: January 12, 2018

What are antioxidants? And are they truly good for us?

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(Conversation) – Antioxidants seem to be everywhere; in superfoods and skincare, even chocolate and red wine. Products that contain antioxidants are marketed as essential for good health, with promises to fight disease and reverse ageing. But are they really as good for us as we’re led to believe? What are antioxidants? The term antioxidant covers a wide range of molecules (atoms bound together by chemical bonds) that protect other molecules from a chemical process called oxidation. Oxidation can damage vital molecules in our cells, including DNA and proteins, which are…

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Times Up

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“The clock has run out on sexual assault, harassment and inequality in the workplace. It’s time to do something about it.” The #timesup is being used to spread awareness of women’s rights and equality, and it is a unified call from women all over the world. I am a strong advocate for women’s rights and in ending abuse of women. I believe in the equality of women among men in workplace and life itself. The Times Up organization stemmed from the #metoo, when women in entertainment and other workplaces stood…

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