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Fish oils contain omega-3 fatty acids and are vital for good health, improving everything from our brain function to our skin’s appearance. They can reduce the risk of chronic diseases and can either be sourced from your diet or from a…

Like every part of the body, the bum is more scrutinised than ever before. We tend to think about our rear ends and the way that they look and worry that we need to improve ourselves. As with every body part there are many different types…

It is true that going to the gym has been a regular activity for many people in modern society. Going to the gym can be very good for us for a number of reasons. Firstly it means you’re getting regular exercise which is good news by almost…

The skin is the largest organ in the body and undoubtedly one of the most important to us in our daily lives. Our skin is our first line of defence against every piece of dirt and bacteria that we come in contact with and yet it’s also a…

In 2004, a report was released which claimed that a smoking ban in Montana had resulted in an almost immediate 40 percent reduction of admissions to hospital for acute heart attacks. The report led to a surge in research on the impact of…

You’ve probably heard of acupuncture, it is undoubtedly one of the most famous of the Chinese medical practices that have made their way into mainstream Western society. Of course you may never have used it or have any idea what it might be…

Kim Kardashian had always been famous for her impressive figure and it has been something she has managed to maintain through her celebrity lifestyle. So when she became a mother there was some talk about whether she would be able to return…

When it comes to dieting and wanting to lose weight there are certain things that we would all agree are going to be naturally good for. Ask anyone and they’ll be able to come up with a list of guaranteed tips that will help you to lose…

There are an awful lot of diets out there. Just think about all the people who want to lose weight – that’s a huge marketplace, so it’s no surprise that so many different forms of dieting have appeared. The problem is that not ever dieted…

In the modern world, it often seems that there is a prescribed way that people consider that they have to look like. People are obsessed with their own body image and are constantly thinking about ways that they can change their appearance…

If you are like most people then it is likely true that your sex life is very important to you – after all, sex is one of the most pleasurable experiences that we can have as humans, so it not a big surprise that we are such big fans. And…

Sometimes we associate getting older with a lack of intimacy and sexual passion in our lives. This is for a few reasons – for some reason it is deemed unacceptable to see older people being intimate together in the way that younger people…

It is clear to us that childhood is a very important time for the development of a child. It is during this time that so many cognitive skills begin to make a big difference in the brain and personality and emotions begin to come out in a…

Stress is a part of every job, indeed it’s hard to imagine a job where there is no stress. This is true because there are so many stressors in our working environment. It can be anything from attempting to meet deadlines, chasing a…

We all like dining out in restaurants; whether it is as a way of going out socialising, a chance to celebrate with family and friends or just for the enjoyment of eating good food. Unfortunately, dining out can be the scourge of even the…

Practicing safe sex is important – this might seem like an obvious statement but while many people agree that they should be practicing safe sex, many simply don’t and others aren’t too sure on what safe sex consists of and how to do it…

Sex education has always been a sensitive subject. How much should you teach children about sex? And how early should you start to teach them? These are very difficult questions that are faced by all parents who are bringing up their…

It is true that we are sometimes guilty in modern society of assuming that men always have a higher sex drive than women – and by extension that women naturally have a low sex drive. But the fact of the matter is that the neither of these…

Sometimes we think of sex as being a pursuit exclusively for the young, but this is not necessarily the case. Indeed while most of us are most sexually active when we are younger and this naturally falls away over time, it does not mean…

Fertility is one of the truly big aspects of life. After all, as a species one of the most important acts we can take part in is reproduction so perhaps it is no surprise that many women worry very much about their level of fertility.…

When we think about sexually healthy adults is can be difficult sometimes to ask ourselves whether it is a category that we fall into. For many people the worries about this sort of thing can be overwhelming as we can easily begin to…

Many people love to watch reality TV shows that see people dancing. One of the world’s most popular is Dancing With The Stars, which sees celebrities competing in a dancing competition to see who can jive their way to victory. For some…

It is easy to look at celebrities in magazines and on the internet and start to feel envious of their bodies. There is definitely an obsession within celebrity culture the it is important to look slim and attractive all of the time and when…

What do you think is the most common thing people want to improve about their body? Many people will love to have better hair or longer legs or stronger arms. But probably for most people asked, the answer would be that they would love to…

It’s common knowledge that if there is one aspect of your life will inevitably and irrevocably change your body, it is ageing.  We are all aware of aged or ageing relatives and the way that they have been changed by their battles with time.…

There is an increasing popularity of the so-called ‘boot camp’ workout. There isn’t necessarily a specific way of pinning down exactly what a boot camp workout really is, but generally it will be a fitness regimen that is supposedly based…

Sex might not be something that is really on your mind at all when you’re faced with the prospect of cancer treatment. After all, treatments for this condition are renowned as some of the most invasive and problematic in the world, with a…

We all love going away on holiday, especially if that means a fun and warm break in the sun. But along with loving the feeling of sitting on a beach, swimming in the sea and getting the chance to really relax that you don’t really get at…

Some women seem to be able to stay slim without trying while for others it is a very difficult thing to attempt to achieve and maintain that perfect weight and figure that they are looking for. Of course this is partly down to genetics, but…

When you’re trying to maintain a diet and workout regime it can be very difficult as there are a lot of different temptations to make you stray from the path. Once we have been doing a certain regime for a long time, it can make us feel not…