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image credit - shutterstock  If you or someone else experience one or more of these 10 warning signs of a heart attack, don’t panic! While it’s unlikely that it’s an actual heart attack, it’s important to seek medical attention right away to avoid further complications. Here are the 10 warning signs of a heart attack in men and women. 1) Chest pain      image credit - shutterstock There are two types of chest pain, non-anginal and anginal. Non-anginal chest pain is pain caused by factors other than coronary artery diseases, such as acid reflux disease or heartburn. Anginal chest pain is caused by coronary artery disease. More than 75 percent of people who experience angina have what is called stable angina. It usually occurs at rest or with exercise but goes away with aspirin or a nitroglycerin tablet. About 25 percent have unstable angina, which occurs more frequently at rest than with exercise, does not respond to nitroglycerin and causes severe, prolonged discomfo...

Image Credit - WitR/shutterstock  The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world and has stood on the banks of the Nile River since around 2560 BC . For many, it’s an intriguing symbol of ancient history and architecture, but not many people are aware of the true mysteries that surround it... Let’s take a look at 10 strange facts about the Great Pyramid of Giza! Why it was built Image Credit - shutterstock Egyptians built pyramids to house their pharaohs , who they believed would need all their worldly goods with them in the afterlife. They needed perfect, stable structures to bury their kings and queens that would last through eternity. The pyramids were so impressive and unprecedented that they must have seemed like a good idea at first. Little did Egyptians know that no one knows for sure why they are there or how they were built (some think aliens helped). The mystery behind its construction  Image Credit - weightofstuff.com It’s been nea...

  Image Credit - shutterstock You don’t have to be old to want to look young and fresh. That’s why we’ve put together the top 10 anti-aging foods that will keep you looking young and full of energy. Whether you’re at home or on the go, eating these foods can help keep your body looking, feeling, and functioning as you age. Here are our favourite anti-aging foods! 1. Papaya Packed with carotenoids that protect your cells from free radical damage, papaya is one of nature’s best sources of skin rejuvenators. Papain , a compound found in papaya, breaks down proteins which helps it get rid of dead skin and help regenerate new cells. Besides keeping your skin young looking, papaya also has anti-inflammatory properties that are great for reducing the redness associated with pimples. It's one of those rare fruits that taste great even when they're not perfectly ripe. 2. Avocado High in skin-softening oleic acid , avocados are good for more than just guacamole . By promoting collagen...

Image credit - shutterstock Everyone loves ice cream, especially on hot summer days when the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven or fire up the grill. However, it’s not just a tasty treat – it can also give you some health benefits. Here are 10 surprising benefits of ice cream that you might not have known about before.  1. Keeps your immune system strong The nutrients and vitamins found in ice cream can strengthen your immune system so that you’re less likely to catch a cold. They also help provide energy, which is necessary for fighting illness. After you’ve recovered from an illness, having a bit of ice cream may be just what you need to boost your body’s immunity even more. Make sure it's real ice cream though! 2. Fights depression Image Credit - shutterstock A natural remedy to combat depression? Yep, that’s ice cream. Experts say there are a few reasons why sugar can be helpful in getting over blues; for one, it releases serotonin and endorphins into your system...