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Myanmar gets steamed up by sex education magazine
AFP Relax News, Published on 08/01/2013
» With its glossy pages of pouting models and racy romance tips, Myanmar's first sex education magazine has got the usually demure nation hot under the collar as it cashes in on new-found cultural freedom.
Crawling babies means less sleep for parents: study
AFP Relax News, Published on 03/01/2013
» For parents of babies who have started to crawl, a new yet-to-be-published study finds what you may already know: expect a lot less sleep.
One chef, one ingredient: Edouard Loubet on apricot preserve
AFP Relax News, Published on 17/12/2012
» If you are what you eat, then it could be said that chefs are what they cook. In an exclusive series from Relaxnews, some of the top chefs from around the world share their favorite food ingredient to prepare and eat, every week. Whether it be peas, apricots, or sea urchin, the answers are as varied as the chefs themselves. This week, Edouard Loubet, who helms the kitchens of La Bastide de Capelongue in the Luberon region in the south of France, chose apricot preserve.
Babies learn better when sitting up: study
AFP Relax News, Published on 14/12/2012
» If you want your baby to reap the most reward from educational toys and videos, be sure your infant is sitting up, according to a new US study.
Soothe babies with sweetness during vaccinations
AFP Relax News, Published on 13/12/2012
» New research finds that the best way to calm infants during vaccinations is to cater to their sweet tooth.
Climate change threatens French truffle, say scientists
AFP Relax News, Published on 28/11/2012
» Scientists said on Tuesday they had proof that climate change was hitting the Perigord black truffle, a delight of gourmets around the world.
Smart homes go mainstream
AFP Relax News, Published on 21/11/2012
» The market for home automation products continues to grow despite economic uncertainties.
High-intensity interval training shown to boost brain power
AFP Relax News, Published on 30/10/2012
» On the heels of a study released last week that finds that exercise can sharpen your brain as you age, new research supports the brain-boosting benefits of a good workout. According to a small Canadian study announced Monday, four months of high-intensity interval training can make middle-aged people not only healthier but smarter.