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For many people, toning up the stomach is the most difficult and time-consuming bodily area when you’ve lost weight. This problem doesn’t have to be one you suffer with though, with these exercises being ideal for toning and strengthening…

Every new mother knows that shifting the weight gained during pregnancy is a tricky thing to do. So who better to look to than celebrity mums who know the best tricks and tips for getting red carpet ready in a quick space of time. Here are…

Everyone has dieted at some point or another in a bid to lose a few extra pounds, but it’s not always as easy as simply cutting out sweets and meeting your goal weight. If you want to shift that last bit of weight and can’t find a way to do…

We've long been aware that the male and female bodies are affected by things in different ways, but did you know that the way in which we smoke is yet another to add to the list? In 2001, a study at the University of Pittsburgh School of…

The worries of birth control side effects concern many young people, but there are so many options that are safe, effective and reliable. Contraception offers a number of options to suit you, whether you want something daily, monthly or…

There’s a common myth that if you want to tone up your legs and bum then you need to devote all of your energy to squats and leg lifts. While it’s true that you’ll build incredible muscle in these areas, you’ll never see it if it’s hidden…

There’s no such thing as a healthy tan, whether you’ve done it naturally or with the use of a sun bed. Exposing yourself to too much ultraviolet radiation is extremely dangerous for your health, leading to sunburn, eye damage, and an…

Around two-thirds of frequent travellers say that they find exercising and staying healthy when they’re on holiday stressful, which is why it is so difficult to stay trim when you’re not at home. You want to indulge and sip on cocktails by…

Everyone has the best intentions when it comes to working out, but most people find that they don’t have the time when all the work and social commitments are out of the way. So how about combining the two? We spend such a long time at work…

If you’re tired of putting in loads of effort in the cardio section of the gym and not seeing any results, you may need to change your tactics. According to the National Centre for Health Statistics, just 21 per cent of women use strength…

Panic disorders occur in many people and are categorised by recurring and regular panic attacks, usually for no real reason at all. Anxiety is common and can occur at any time in life, not just when we are exceptionally stressed, and it is…

A new study suggests that we can now burn fat with the combination of cold temperatures and chili peppers, providing effective weight loss. Researchers have found that exposure to low temperatures and the consumption of the chemicals found…

Most people from western societies first approach holistic health by trying to apply the illness model of allopathic medicine. Traditional health systems look at disease as a set of symptoms that need to be removed, but it is actually…

Asian food has a good reputation in the diet world for being low in fat and high in nutrients - Asian countries top lists for having the healthiest people in the world. It’s also a popular takeaway choice across the globe, meaning that what…

For many people, their diet isn’t the problem. It boils down to how much of everything you’re eating, and portion control is a big problem for a lot of people. From the portions we serve ourselves to the portions served in restaurants, it…

Working out is something we all need to do, but finding a workout that challenges and stays fun is a tricky task. Here are a few exercise programmes that promise results and challenge your body to the max, for the ultimate workout. P90X…

Some of the myths in the health world are based on superstition and old wives tales, from swallowing pumpkin seeds creating a pumpkin in your stomach to cats stealing the breath of babies from them both drinking milk. But some may be based…

Most people don’t worry about their hair until there’s a problem, by which point it could take ages to resolve. Prevention is key, to avoid discomfort and damage to the hair follicles. in reality, your hair quality depends on a variety of…

We all complain that we don’t have enough time to get toned and fit each week, but what if the answer was found in a 30 minute strength programme? It isn't a fad - this really works your body out and tones in such a short amount of time.…

Gluten allergies appear to be something of an epidemic these days, but just a decade ago no-one seemed to have this problem. So why is it that we’re so affected by this issue now? Gluten-free products are now flying off grocery shelves and…

Former England football player Ian Wright is the face of a new campaign to reduce the number of asbestos-related deaths, which have been increasing in numbers over the past few years. The campaign is being carried out by the Health and…

Job burnout is a particular type of stress that creates a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion, combined with fears over your ability and value in the workplace. It’s become something of a phenomenon over the past few years,…

There are countless products, articles and tutorials for tips to anti-age our faces, but what about the rest of your body? It seems that there is more to anti-ageing than simply reducing the wrinkles around your eyes, and forgetting these…

Everyone needs a sufficient amount of iron in order to maintain good health, as the red blood cells require it to carry oxygen to the cells around the body. It's also needed in the production of ATP or adenosine triphosphate, the body's…

If you’re finding sex a little trickier now you’re pregnant, you’re not alone. Many women find this a difficult time to enjoy sex due to the sheer difficulty as you go through each trimester. However, the good news is that it’s not…

Men who have sex with other men don’t often reveal their sexual practices or sexual orientation to their GP. But this lack of disclosure could lead to a number of health problems being overlooked, either through a lack of information or an…

Your sexual capabilities certainly change from one decade to another as you age, but if you’re doing things right you’ll learn more as you go along. Most people begin having sex more in their 20s, so this is the prime learning opportunity…

For centuries, we’ve used people’s sexual practices as a way of determining their character. Sexuality and masculinity have been connected for years, and there’s no escaping that. But it’s not just having sex that counts, but also how we…

We all want the latest skin saving secret to help us stave off the wrinkles for a little longer, and the best people to look to are the make-up artists to the stars. These people know all the bests tips and tricks for glowing, smooth skin…

Carbon dioxide is now gushing into the Earth’s atmosphere at the fastest pace in human history, increasing the heat that’s fuelling global warming. These higher temperatures and increase in storms are just part of the problem though, as it…