csatchell 2674 posts 43 comments

Your lower half isn’t always the easiest area to love, but FITNESS advisory board member Joe Dowdell, author of Ultimate You: A 4-Phase Total Body Makeover, has created movements that can turn your wobbly bum and thighs into a lower half…

It’s not hard to see how being transgender can affect your mental wellbeing; not only do you have to come to terms with your gender identity, but you also face more mental distress as a result of the social disapproval and discrimination…

If keeping it simple is the key to health, fitness and overall wellbeing, Brett Hoebel’s workout routine is perfection wrapped in a 20-minute bow. The celebrity trainer – who you may have seen on season 11 of The Biggest Loser – has a…

As a man, your prostate gland is an essential part of your sexual health, as it is a key component in your reproductive system. Therefore, it’s important to know everything you can about your prostate, as knowing what’s normal can help you…

Orgasms are a mysterious thing. Some people struggle to have one at all, while others can bring themselves to climax just by thinking about it. The famous sex researcher Dr. Alfred Kinsey once said that an orgasm ‘can be likened to the…

It’s a common occurrence but one which, obviously, you don’t give much thought to until you become a parent: would you have your son circumcised? Circumcision, or the surgical removal of the foreskin that covers the head of the penis, has…

Back in 2002, three separate sexual health studies began with the aim of assessing the link between circumcision and a lower risk of getting AIDS. The first set of results came in 2005 from a study conducted in Orange Farm township, South…

Everyone wants a healthy sex life, but a stalled libido can get in the way of your sexual health and even have an impact on your overall wellbeing. The underlying causes of reduced sex drive can be varied, so you don’t have any idea what’s…

You may think complementary wellness is just for people, but cat owner Mary Arabe has found that alternative therapies can work wonders for a pet’s wellbeing. Last August, Ms. Arabe’s nine-year-old grey and black tiger cat, Leo, came home,…

To lose weight, you need to eat less and move more – you don’t need a wellness expert to tell you that! So why, then, are we Brits not in amazingly good shape? Often, it may be a sign that you mental wellbeing is plagued by subconscious…

As people become more and more aware of wellness issues, you find that your family and friends start to bring their health and wellbeing concerns into your daily life. According to Kristin Kirkpatrick, RD, YouBeauty’s Nutrition Expert and a…

Fred Pearce, author of The Land Grabbers: The New Fight over Who Owns the Earth, details, ‘I was standing on the summit of an extinct volcano in the centre of one of the most remote islands on the planet: Ascension Island in the tropical…

Chocolate is a well-known aphrodisiac, so they say, but sexual health researchers are beginning to deny the arousal-boosting properties of your favourite chocolate bar, or at least trying to get you to lower your expectations. Apparently,…

Where did you learn what you know about sexual wellness? Was it from a well-informed, reputable source? Of course not. As girls, we often pick up everything we know about sex from whispers in corridors and, frankly, our wellbeing can suffer…

We’ve always been interested in sexual health. Way back in Ancient Rome and Greece, the most esteemed thinkers always had sex on the brain and we’ve never really shaken that habit. Still, back then these thinkers didn’t really know the…

Menopause doesn’t just affect your sexual health; it also wreaks havoc on your wellness with a draining condition known as hot flashes. Sure, hot flashes may not seem like such a big deal. but they can really take their toll on your…

Technology undoubtedly has more of an impact on your wellbeing than it ever has before, continually penetrating and transforming the world of healthcare and wellness as we know it. Technology provides many benefits to the medical…

A new environmental agenda is picking up kudos and converts, but possibly at the expense of many traditional environmental wellness experts. Environmental modernism, as it is known, is based on the belief that technology is the solution for…

If your teen’s wellness is affected by depression, parenting and disciplining them can be a minefield. You don’t want to let your child get away with murder when they do something wrong, or strike the wrong balance between talking and…

It’s hard to spend time with your partner, regardless of where you are in life. Whether you’re working, studying, looking after the kids or all of the above, relationship wellness often gives way to life’s little disturbances. Funnily…

When you’re in your 30s, it’s easy to put off exercise and good nutrition. You probably put off visiting the doctor until there’s actually a problem with your wellbeing, such as the occasional cold or injury, but not for discussing…

A new weight loss trend has caused wellness experts to speak out about the risks and low probability of achieving such a goal. Specialists are saying that women are putting their wellbeing at risk by attempting to become so slender that…

If your emotional wellness isn’t all-that-great, people blame it on your hormones. If your male counterpart gets in a mood, on the other hand, it's down to work stress, or money problems, or just one of those days. Right? Perhaps not. While…

Sex isn’t always smooth-sailing, but when it’s downright painful your wellbeing may be at risk of dyspareunia. This is the clinical term for painful sex, which can cause a burning, sharp, searing or cramping pain in your abdomen, pelvic…

You may not like to talk about sexual health concerns, but this is the first step in getting your relationship back on track. After you and your partner address these issues together, alternative practices can help to bolster your sexual…

In order to protect your sexual health – and overall wellbeing – against prostate cancer, you need to be well-informed. By knowing your enemy, so to speak, you can get proactive with your treatment in the best way for you as an individual,…

Men don’t often like to discuss wellness issues, especially when they revolve around your sexual health. However, instead of keeping quiet, a few brave men have put their questions to medical expert Dr. Mohan S. Palaniswami – and we’re…

Environmental wellness was on the agenda this month as delegates from over 140 countries gathered in Geneva to finalise the first international treaty to reduce emissions of mercury. Four years in the works, the aims to protect human…

When you’re trying to lose weight, your fitness regime may revolve around cardiovascular exercise, but strength training is important for your wellness too. Not only does building strength help you to shed fat, but it also gives you a…

Don’t you wish you were the kind of person who stopped to smell the roses? You might think; who has the time?! However, not only is slowing down good for your emotional wellbeing, it’s also an important tool in mental health. Research has…