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When you think of mosquitoes, the first health concern you probably think of is malaria. However, these nasty little gnats can also threaten your wellbeing with West Nile infection. The worst thing about this virus is that it often doesn’t…

Minnesota is one of 20 states that have passed civil commitment laws. This means that courts in these states are able to confine child molesters, rapists and other sex offenders who have finished their prison sentences but are deemed too…

With Christmas coming up, you might as well say goodbye to your weight loss plan. However, a twofer tone-up routine that intersperses high-octane cardio bursts with muscle-burning strength moves can give you the edge you need to outlast the…

A lot of research has gone into the best ways to lose weight and take care of your wellness, so why do you still feel in the dark about the whole thing? Some of the findings have been, to put it mildly, counter-intuitive, even suggesting…

Oral health concerns seem like small fry in the grander scheme of overall wellbeing, but having healthy teeth and gums is a key component in your wellness, as well as in your dazzling smile. Simple dental care habits, such as brushing and…

There are many enticing prospects with testosterone therapy. Not only does the therapy enhance your sexual health with a boosted libido and bags of energy, but other areas of your wellbeing can also improve thanks to testosterone’s ability…

These days it seems as though every other kid is allergic to something, which can make family wellness complicated. Even if your own child’s wellbeing isn’t affected by allergies, chances are that he or she will bring home a friend who is,…

There’s a growing trend (pardon the pun) of young mums piling on the pounds in their middle age. As young mums are now gaining weight at an even faster rate than middle-aged women, they face greater wellness risks of developing chronic…

Wheat intolerance seems to be an ever-increasing wellness threat these days, but this is mainly because people are becoming more aware of it. The more pressing health concern is wheat allergy, which is one of the more common food allergies…

While autism is a health concern you usually associate with children and young people, the disorder is likely to continue to affect sufferers’ wellbeing right through into adulthood. This is according to a wealth of wellness experts and…

At any point in your career, finding a work-life balance is difficult, but when you’re trying to get ahead? Impossible! You have to work harder and stay later if you want to get noticed, right? But then how does corporate wellness fit in?…

Want to lose weight, improve your overall fitness or just kick your wellbeing into shape? You can get it done in just 21 days! This is according to trainer Marco Borges, author of Power Moves, who argues that his supershaper workout…

While you might be learning more and more about why vitamin D is so important to your wellness, getting enough of this crucial nutrient is another matter. Yes, vitamin D can guard your wellbeing against diseases, but the average western…

A lot of things can throw your wellbeing off track; sleep deprivation, pregnancy, public speaking – you name it and life will hurl it your way. However, you can fight back against the disturbances of life through your diet, so we gathered…

If your facial skin has started to become loose and saggy, you might start thinking about ways to improve your anti-ageing wellness. A lot of women turn to face lifts to reduce excess skin in the cheeks, jaw and neck, or to decrease the…

Puberty doesn’t just affect your sexual health – i.e. get your body ready for making babies – it also impacts your overall wellbeing. Out of nowhere, your jeans no longer fit, your legs rub together when you run and pores are taking over…

You may have heard that spermicides can help protect your sexual health and wellness, but what exactly are they? You get spermicides in all different forms, from creams, gels and foams to films and suppositories. Spermicides protect your…

As a parent, you might try to bolster your children’s wellbeing by giving them multivitamins or other dietary supplements, but you may be doing so against hospital recommendations. Last week, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)…

It’s easy to see that your emotional wellness has an impact on your behaviour; depression and anger can lead to a downward spiral of destructive behaviour, and this, in turn, further affects your wellbeing. This chain of events can damage…

Yeast infections are kind of – to use a technical term – an icky part of sexual health, but one that’s easily taken care of. However, it’s far better to protect your wellbeing against yeast infections through a few simple steps. Let’s take…

It’s important to take control of your sexual health and wellness, but the more obvious choices, such as the Pill, don’t always appeal to some women. If you have trouble swallowing pills or you won’t remember to take the Pill at the same…

You may think that sexual health and wellness concerns start once you begin having sex, but actually the issues start a lot earlier than that. As soon as a few people in your class begin to go through puberty, suddenly it seems like…

At New Year’s you get a good smooch when the clock strikes 12, and everyone gets a little passionate come Valentine’s day, but is Christmas sexy? I mean, you eat until you’re gassy and bloated, bicker with relatives and slouch around the…

While irregularity is a perfectly normal thing to expect when you start your periods, sometimes changes in blood flow can be a sign that something might be going awry with your sexual health. If your periods last for a long time or bleed…

There’s something rather odd about how a good bra can enhance your sense of wellbeing. With the right fit and style, a new bra can make you feel sexy and confident and – according to Arthur Perry, MD, YouBeauty Cosmetic Surgery Expert –…

Everyone wants to feel alert, well-rested and energetic, but sometimes this is easier hoped for than done. The fatigue that everyday life brings can have a disastrous effect on your wellness, wreaking havoc on your immune system and…

If you’ve ever heard your trainer talking about TRX and wondered what it meant, you’re in the right place! TRX stands for Total Body Resistance Exercise (why it’s not TBRE I don’t know – probably because TRX sounds cooler). Still, confusing…

When you’re stressed out or feeling grouchy, you find yourself reaching for a sugary snack to give you an emotional wellness a boost. However, you know all-too-well that your feeling of wellbeing won’t last long, and will be replaced by the…

Nothing gets in the way of your beauty regime like sensitive skin. Whether it interferes with the beauty products you use or your anti-ageing wellness, a flush or itch here and there is all it takes to dampen you beauty wellbeing. Surely,…

Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is an absolutely vital part of sexual health, both for the sake of your wellbeing and that of anyone you come into sexual contact with. When you have an STI, there are often no…