Almonds for a Healthy Heart

Worried about your heart? Start munching on almonds as a healthy snack option. A new study has revealed that eating almonds everyday can reduce heart disease considerably. British researchers from Aston University discovered that almonds augment antioxidants in the blood flow, thus lowering blood pressure and smoothing blood flow.

The Mediterranean diet which includes an abundance of fruits, beans, nuts like almonds may prevent a cluster of risk factors for heart disease.

Robben: We are on a mission

“I wouldn’t swap Robben for any player in the world. He's having an amazing World Cup."

As tributes go, Dirk Kuyt's ranks among the most glowing of Brazil 2014. And while fans of Messi, Neymar or Ronaldo may quibble with the Dutch veteran's opening statement, his latter is inarguable.

By any reckoning, Robben has been one of the outstanding players of this FIFA World Cup™. Any adjective short of 'amazing' would sell short performances that, throughout, have inspired and propelled the Netherlands.

Remembering Andres Escobar, 20 years on

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Maria Ester Escobar was in Los Angeles on that fateful day, 2 July 1994, and will never
forget the moment she found out the news. It was in the small hours of the morning, the
sort of time when the telephone ringing is often synonymous with an emergency.
She took a while to pick up and had a lump in her throat by the time she did so. On the
other end of the line was Colombia's veteran midfielder Gabriel Barrabás Gomez and, his
voice trembling, he confirmed her worst fears: "Maria, something terrible has happened.
Andres… Andres has been killed."

For the football world, Andres was a talented defender who had impressed for Medellin side
Atletico Nacional and the Colombian national team. But for Maria Ester and the rest of the
Escobar family, the 27-year-old was much more than that: "He was our little brother, our
pride and joy," she tells FIFA.com in Rio de Janeiro, an unmistakable twinge of nostalgia
in her tone.

Diet high in calories and carbs could slow ALS progression

If you want to lose weight, then adopting a diet high in carbohydrates and calories is probably not the best way to go about it. But for individuals with motor neuron disease, such a diet could slow progression of the condition. 

This is according to a study recently published in The Lancet.
Motor neuron disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks the upper motor neurons in the brain and lower motor neurons in the spinal cord.

Benefits of Honey with Lemon on Skin, Hair and Health

Both honey and lemon are acclaimed for their multitude of health benefits. Both have antibacterial and antioxidant properties which boost the immune system. A combination of honey and lemon works together to reduce weight and promotes healthy skin and hair. Some of the benefits of honey and lemon are:

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Costa Rica Edges Italy 1-0 To Clinch A Spot In World Cup Round Of 16 (VIDEO)

With two wins in its first two matches at the 2014 World Cup, Costa Rica has clinched a spot in the Round of 16 in Brazil. After shocking Uruguay in its opener, Costa Rica edged Italy 1-0 in a tense Group D clash at Arena Pernambuco in Recife on Friday.

The lone goal of the match came just before halftime when midfielder Bryan Ruiz got his head to a cross from Junior Diaz. The ball deflected off the crossbar and bounced down into the goal. Goal-line technology confirmed that the ball had crossed the line. The goal came just moments after Costa Rica felt it should have been awarded a penalty kick for an apparent foul on striker Joel Campbell in the Italy penalty area.
The result guaranteed Costa Rica a spot in the Round of 16 and eliminated England from contention. It also raised the stakes for the match between Italy and Uruguay on June 24. Both teams have one win (over England) and one loss (to Costa Rica) through two matches and can advance with a second win. Currently ahead on goal differential, Italy would advance to the Round of 16 if the teams should tie.