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Is it just me, or does modern life make you feel like you should be doing more? With all the stresses, electronic connectivity and seemingly relentless pace, you can end up speeding through life without taking the time you need to look…

There are a lot of crazy fad diets out there, but how do you know if any of them work? Instead of putting your wellbeing through the mill, we’ve taken a look at a few of the craziest diets out there, and what you might expect if you give…

Endometriosis is a complex condition in which cells that are normally found in the lining of your womb (endometrium) are found elsewhere, “trapped” in your pelvis, lower abdomen and sometimes other parts of the body. This leads to patches…

When you go through puberty, vaginal discharge is one of the changes you go through that can be a bit of a shock. However, not only is vaginal discharge perfectly normal, it’s also vital for your sexual health. Normal vaginal discharge has…

While your wellbeing might be the furthest thing from your mind when you’re grieving, it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself during this time. Not only does bereavement do a number on your emotional health, but it can…

At this time of year, there’s a whole bunch of upcoming events that you need to look fabulous for, but not very much time in which to get your wellbeing in shape. However, before you panic and attempt the latest fad diet, relax. You can…

You might not think environmental wellness is important compared to, say, fitness or good nutrition, but all of these elements are equally essential to your overall wellbeing. Environmental wellness, when you think about it, has far more of…

Corporate wellness programmes have been proven to provide positive results, both for you as an employer, and for your workers’ wellbeing. Why, then, do you struggle to get your employees to participate in the company’s health schemes? There…

There’s no getting around it; contraception is vital to your sexual health. Without birth control, you are putting your wellbeing at a high risk of unwanted pregnancies. Without a barrier method of contraception, your wellness may also be…

It used to be that you would only get treated for a yeast infection after a health care professional gave you an official diagnosis and prescription for treatment. However, these days you can take your sexual health and wellbeing into your…

Endometriosis can really take its toll on your wellbeing, not only affecting your sexual health with severe pain during sex and infertility, but also presenting with other upsetting wellness concerns, such as backache and painful bowel…

Your 40s brings with it all sorts of wellness niggles that you can feel a lot older than you actually are. You suddenly can’t get up off the floor that quickly, your back aches in ways in never has before, and let’s not even mention the…

Becoming a teenager is a very turbulent time in more ways than one. Not only are you going through all these physical changes, but your emotional wellness also takes a major hit. Does any girl suddenly grow breasts, start periods and get…

Whether the stress of the job is making your skin wrinkle like a female Gordon Ramsay, or your recent insomnia has left your skin wellness a little dull and lifeless, there’s a lot of beauty issues that you chalk up to “ageing” when…

The fitness industry has many crazes that aim to get your wellbeing into gear, but the latest fad – the mud run – really kicks things up a notch. Wellness writer and fitness enthusiast Tatiana Boncompagni didn’t know what she was letting…

As a celebrity, you’re endlessly scrutinized by paparazzi and you’ve always got some sort of big event to look good for. In anticipation of a film or event, celebs have to whip post-baby bodies into top shape by training like madwomen, but…

Environmental wellness is always a concern to consider, but this becomes even more vital when you’re pregnant. Not only are you watching out for your own wellbeing; you also have a baby growing inside of you and the outside toxins you’re…

You may think of it as an unhealthy side dish when you order a Chinese, but not only is sea weed a nutrition-packed way to enhance your wellbeing, it may also promote weight loss. Wellness writer Tamra Mercieca, founder of Naked Therapy,…

STIs (sexually transmissible infections) are infections that affect your wellbeing through close body contact or the exchange of body fluids. One of the problems with STIs is that they often don’t come up with any obvious signs or symptoms,…

Of all the methods of birth control out there – and, trust me, there’s quite a few – there’s none more popular than condoms, but why? Is it because they protect your wellbeing against unwanted pregnancies? Yes, but all methods of birth…

As a woman in her 40s, the wellness situation starts to look a whole lot different. Your sexual health needs kicking into shape, you’ve got no energy for your hectic lifestyle and you have aches and pains you never knew a person could have.…

When you turn 50, the health concerns really start creeping in. Your sexual health may soon be affected by menopause, if it hasn’t already, but other conditions can also start to have an impact on your wellbeing. However, if you initiate…

Hormones are confusing and downright irritating little devils. You know you have them, and you know they wreak havoc on your sexual health and emotional wellness, but do hormones get given the blame too often? Over the years, hormones have…

When you turn 50, you start blaming any wellness problem to turning “the big 5-0”. Sexual health and vigour not what it once was? It’s because you’re 50. Can’t run around after the kids anymore? Must be your 50s. While it’s true that each…

So you’ve been running for a while, your fitness levels are high and your wellness has never been better – but do you think you know it all? While you may not be a beginner anymore, there are still things you can learn about running, and…

For Nadine Steklenski, director of design for Target Corporate in Minneapolis, lifting weights has become a staple part of her fitness routine, but she hasn’t always thought that way. Like most women, she and fellow design executive Alexis…

Have you ever noticed how many yoga poses are named after members of the animal kingdom? This isn’t just a fun way of helping you remember each pose; mimicking other creatures is actually beneficial for your fitness and wellbeing. Not only…

A yeast infection is considered a sexual wellness problem, but there are many ways in which you can contract such an infection. The fungus Candida albicans is always present in your vagina, but a variety of factors can cause this fungus to…

If someone asked you about environmental wellness, what would you think of? Is it just about saving the rainforests or stopping global warming? Put it that way, and you can be put off the idea of environmental wellness altogether. It’s so…

Springtime means prom season, which is a milestone moment for your child. However, this can also mean that your teenager’s wellbeing is at risk to peer pressure to go along with drink-driving, out-of-control after-parties, unprotected sex…