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Health is often about more than simply the physical and this is especially true for women. Our wellbeing – mental and emotional as well as social – is every bit as important as being physically well for all of us. And crucially, all those…

Humankind is by nature competitive – and that includes having sex. Research shows that we’re at our happiest when we think we’re getting more sex than our friends and neighbours. The study, by the University of…

Ever felt that your sex life was going nowhere? Being in a long-term relationship can bring great comfort and companionship but often the fireworks that accompanied the start of the relationship are now nothing but a damp squib.…

The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis is a painful and debilitating condition where the cartilage around the joints thins, causing the bones to rub together. There is no cure for the condition, which generally affects older…

Iron is one of the most vital nutrients for the body, an essential mineral that transports oxygen throughout the body as an important component of haemoglobin. It is also one of the common nutritional deficiencies, especially in women.…

There is no shortage of advice around when you want to get fit. But finding the right information that will work for you can often be a little trickier. Your fitness program will depend on a lot of different factors, such as your…

Poor diet, lack of physical activity and obesity are putting American teenagers at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease in later life, according to new research. Around half of the 5,000 adolescents examined as part of the…

One of the driving factors of immigration is a desire for parents to provide their children with a better life and with better outcomes. But disturbing evidence is emerging that the offspring of immigrants to the UK are actually suffering…

They are one of the most delicious of fruits but it seems there’s more to strawberries and blueberries than simply a great dessert. Research shows that eating these two berries every week can prevent heart attacks in women. The flavonoid…

The old adage proclaims that the customer is always right. For companies who lose sight of that, the financial consequences can be disastrous. Netflix has been the leading providing of on-demand Internet streaming media and DVDs by mail…

Maltreatment of young people in childhood raises their risk of obesity in adulthood. UK research has revealed that preventing that maltreatment in childhood could reduce the chance of obesity in adulthood. The study was carried out by…

Acupuncture may be an effective way of treating diabetes. A study has revealed that the ancient Chinese practice can lower blood glucose levels that are linked to diabetes and also to obesity. This is the second recent study that has…

The rapid rate at which the workplace environment has changed over the last two decades has left many businesses struggling to catch up. In just a few short years, digital inventions such as social media has left even the biggest of…

It’s one of the rules of childhood. You’re going to get angry and frustrated with your parents when they say no to you or refuse you privileges or generally just irritate you by breathing. You’re going to say something you will regret if…

The levels of permanent service personnel in the armed forces of major nations has generally fallen over recent years. Reservists and part-time troops are used to supplement the ranks when required. But it takes a special commitment from…

In the UK, workplace placements have been an essential part of the school curriculum for several decades. These placements are usually organised by the student who looks to find a business or company in the field of industry that they are…

Too many people are still failing to get enough exercise. In the US, it’s estimated that more than 4 out of 5 of adults don’t do enough to meet the guidelines for physical activity set by the federal government. Those include 2.5 hours of…

Foot problems are remarkably common and the root of many of these problems is obvious – it’s because of poorly fitting footwear. However, even when we appear to punish our feet by forcing them into fashionably narrow or high shoes, we’re…

Advances in modern healthcare are among the reasons why we are now living longer than ever before. But the challenge of caring for an ageing population is one that is exercising the minds of governments around the world. In Singapore, a…

Herbal remedies are the alternative way to treat common illnesses and conditions. Many are scientifically proven to have some benefits while others rely on anecdotal evidence from those who believe they have been helped by taking the…

It has been a matter of debate between parents and health professionals for decades – is it better for newborn babies to sleep with mum and dad or always to sleep in their cot? Now new research has sparked that debate back into life by…

More than two decades on from the end of the Cold War, the battleground is now no longer an ideological one but an economic one. And the world’s two economic powerhouses – the US and China – are now more likely to be competing over…

Statins, used to reduce cholesterol levels, may also protect patients who have suffered from a heart attack from a repeat event. Statins are normally prescribed to lower the rate of so-called “bad” cholesterol in the blood by reducing…

Young people will always seek to break the rules but underage drinking by adolescents in one region of Scotland has led to an unprecedented warning from the police to parents. Responding to incidents where young teenagers in the Forth…

We all live with stress and must learn to deal with the pressures of everyday life – family life and relationships, work life and even friendships can all affect us in different ways. Stress isn’t all bad, of course. Being under a degree of…

Mental health professionals have expressed some concern about the direction taken by the authors of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistic Manual for Mental Disorders. This is the APA’s classification system for…

The ancient Chinese remedy of acupuncture, practised for thousands of years in Asia, is increasingly gaining in importance in its use in modern medicine. The therapy involves inserting needles into the skin at certain points on the body to…

Relationships can often go stale. Physical intimacy diminishes as family life intrudes and work pressures grow. Too often couples accept this new situation too readily and simply let their sex life fade and die without fighting to rekindle…

Complementary therapies are one of the alternatives sought by arthritis sufferers looking to ease their painful symptoms without always resorting to prescription drugs. In fact, the uncomfortable side effects associated with the…

Emotional and mental wellness doesn’t always have to come from a pill bottle or hours on the psychiatrist’s couch. Alternative therapy that promotes positive mental wellbeing is often considered to be a good way to treat certain mental…