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Your child’s health is probably the most important thing in the world to you. And the best way that you can ensure that they stay healthy is by making sure that their immune system is in the best shape it can possibly be. Here is a list of…

The key to losing weight is finding a diet that works for you. Unfortunately many people make the mistake of opting for complicated or unsustainable diets that simply mean you’ll lose a few pounds and then immediately put them back on…

Diseases such as cancer are thought to be best treated using both the body and the mind, in order to boost the immune system in every way. Our immune systems do far more than simply fend off the common cold. Social support, for example, can…

Heart disease is the biggest killer in the UK. As such we should be doing as much as possible to prevent the disease in any way that we can. Fortunately, of course, medical science is advancing all the time and we are finding new ways to…

Osteoporosis is a debilitating condition where the bones become weak and brittle. The disease affects millions of people across the UK; over the age of 50, one in two women and one in five men have the condition. Unfortunately there are no…

There is a strange situation in New York City. In East Harlem, one of the districts of the city, a worryingly high level of 19 percent of five-year-olds has asthma. That’s according to a report from the New York City Department of Health.…

Asthma affects millions of people across the world. Despite the huge numbers of people suffering with the condition our understanding of what causes it is limited. We do know that there are some things, however, that can trigger attacks or…

Skincare is a huge industry in the modern world. We are always looking for ways to avoid wrinkles and keep our skin looking healthy for as long as possible. Rather than opting for expensive surgeries to ensure you have perfect skin, a much…

It makes logical sense that having denser bones should make them naturally stronger and less likely to fracture. Generally that is the case and improving bone density should actually help ensure your wellbeing for longer, especially later…

There are lots of reasons that you might choose to be a vegetarian. Some people are vegetarians for the dietary benefits, while others don’t eat meat or animal products due to the ethical considerations. But now it seems that whichever…

We have a habit of thinking of HIV as a disease that is declining. Public knowledge of the condition had been very good thanks to a number of high-profile campaigns. But now it seems that Britain is slipping dangerously close to getting far…

Asthma is one of the most common health concerns across the UK, affecting hundreds of thousands of people every year. The disease is especially prevalent in children, and the sight of a child with an asthma inhaler is a common one. However,…

It turns out that laughter might actually be the best medicine after all. Laughing is a pretty pleasurable experience; no-one would deny it. And in recent years we’ve seen a number of studies finding a link between emotions and…

Neck pain sometimes seems like an inevitability of growing older. It’s one of the most common problems in the world and can be caused by a huge number of things. Clearly any trauma in that area can cause consistent pain. For example if you…

Having too much sugar in your diet is a huge risk factor in developing Type 2 diabetes. And one of the worst contributors to the problem is thought to be fizzy drinks. Fizzy drinks are often loaded with sugar, but they can be consumed very…

Smoking’s a bad idea – it doesn’t take a genius to work that out. Unfortunately, despite the fact that so many people know that smoking is very bad for them, they still continue to do it. So, to give you a kick, here are the top 15 reasons…

For athletes performing at a high level, there will always come a time when the body simply runs out of energy and can’t do the things you want it to anymore. This means that many people look for nutritional advice and other options.…

Many people exercise to either grow or tone their muscles, and one of the best ways to do this is improve the rate your body creates muscle protein. Many athletes and bodybuilders do this by using protein shakes or supplements, and now new…

When you suffer with arthritis, one of the first moves you probably make to soothe your aching joints is to reach for aspirin or ibuprofen. And while there’s nothing technically wrong with doing that, it has now been suggested that pills…

Here are ten of the most commonly held myths that surround sports nutrition: 1. Eating more protein will mean more muscle growth Of course muscle is made up of protein, and it’s very important that we get enough in our diets. It’s…

The sun seems to make everyone happy. Whether it’s the association with a warmer environment, relaxing summer holidays or the thought of developing a sun tan, sunshine is popular wherever you go. Many people would like to live in a sunnier…

Suffering with depression can lead to a huge list of health concerns. It’s also known to work in reverse too. For example, people who have asthma are more likely to develop symptoms of depression. A new study even suggests that these…

We all know that real butter is very high in fat and calories. It’s not surprise then, that this led to decades of advice from health experts suggesting that we should replace the butter in our diet with low-fat ‘healthy’ spreads. While…

We all know that being overweight or obese is very bad for your health. It puts you at a huge risk of heart disease, cancer and many other problematic conditions. But one of the most common and serious problems it can cause is diabetes.…

In the past, getting older was a sign of increased wisdom and maturity, and elderly people were respected in this regard. But in the modern world, obsessed with the perfect image, ageing is feared due to the inevitable appearance of…

In Australia, one of the most common problems is that of bushfire; when the stifling heat creates conditions that make it very easy for areas of woodland to catch fire. These bushfires can obviously be extremely hazardous both to individual…

Getting good levels of vitamins and minerals into our bodies are hugely important factors to our health and wellness. It’s common knowledge that we really can’t do without them, and deficiencies can cause major health problems. Deficiencies…

Fertility treatments are widely thought of as a great scientific breakthrough. And rightly so, now thousands of couples who were not previously able to conceive can have children thanks to this technology. Unfortunately, though, there now…

Hypothyroidism is the medical term for an underactive thyroid and describes a condition in which there is a lower level of the thyroid hormone in the body. This hormone is known as thyroxine and causes various symptoms, such as tiredness,…

For many people, the idea of having multiple sclerosis (MS) is very worrying. Even if you don’t know anything much about the condition, we all know that it is very serious and can create serious issues surrounding your wellness and…