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Getting older can show on our bodies, although regular exercise can help to keep us fit and strong. Although we may end up neglecting our minds as it's harder to see the effects of time on our mental processes. Now experts have revealed the…

Reaching for the Vitamin C when we feel a cold starting is a popular way we try to prevent the virus from affecting us, but a study suggests that for many of us the supplement won't have any effect on the rates we pick up common colds.…

In the UK it might not be as easy to top up on the sunshine vitamin that is Vitamin D. In fact the NHS advises us to not even bother trying to boost levels of the nutrient in our bodies via sunlight in winter, simply because they aren't…

Vitamin supplements may seem like harmless nutrients that can't have any adverse effects on our wellbeing. But, any substance taken excessively is likely to lead to some kind of harm, so how do we know if we're taking too many vitamin…

Making small changes to our activities could be all we need to maintain our fitness as we get older. If we want to lose some weight, feel fitter or just protect our wellness from conditions related to poor nutrition and low activity levels,…

When we're looking for ways to boost vitamins in our body then we might turn to food as the main source of these nutrients. Although, not all sources have to be eaten and this is true for Vitamin D. Scared of the sun? Skin cancer…

There are many different ways we can tell if we're overweight. We might find our favourite jeans feel too tight, or our jumpers don't seem to give us the same freedom of movement around our arms. Most of us just rely on our weighing scales…

Diets can be hard to stick to when hunger hits, especially if we're avoiding certain foods because of their saturated fat content. Instead of suffering through hunger pangs to achieve weight-loss we could simply try to fill up on those…

Swelling in the joints is a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis and now we could have more ways to treat it, recent findings suggest. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences recently looked at the effects of a herb on our joint…

Natural remedies can be a welcome addition to our stock of medicines as they usually have fewer side effects than drug therapies. Coping with painful joints is a long-term issue for many of us who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis,…

Pain from our health problems can make us focus on the part of our body giving us trouble, although this could take attention away from important other changes in our wellness that indicate additional medical issues. When we get arthritic…

Making plans is a good way to save money, get our work organised and spend time with our families. Now a nutritionist is highlighting how we can use the same organisation skills to plan our meals so we have healthier diets, which could even…

Eating to lose weight may sound like a contradiction, but healthy, nutritious meals keep us fuller for longer and can help us to stop snacking on high fat foods. Some supplements are a great way to complement our diets further because they…

Most of us who have tried to lose weight are sure to agree – it isn't easy. Instead of slimming down and staying at a healthy weight we may find that our body mass index fluctuates from year to year as we attempt new diets that don't work…

Getting our make-up looking flawless begins way before we begin applying our foundation. A good anti-ageing skin care routine involves lots of preparation, as well as making sure we have the best tools to hand. Before we begin Without…

Cancer treatment can be a gruelling process and some people are so put off by going through it several times that they may choose to decline procedures if tumours return. It's important to chat to cancer specialists about our care because…

Old wives' tales about our health tend to be passed down from generation to generation. Some are based on truth, others aren't, such as walking in bare feet leads to colds. Although these kinds of myths can be rooted in the past, modern-day…

Making sure our children eat a healthy diet reduces the chances of them suffering from a variety of illnesses, such as type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis in later life. Recently, a study has shown that giving our children nutritious meals so…

Supermarkets have so much choice, it's easy to just pick up the same ingredients and make similar meals. Just mixing up the fruit and vegetables we regularly buy could have a great impact on the nutrition levels of our diet. This simple…

Nature has given us all we need to get vitamins and minerals from our diet, so why should we bother taking supplements? It's not always possible to live as healthy as we'd like, especially when our lives go through busy periods that could…

Asthma is a condition that one in 12 of us has in the UK, with one in 11 children afflicted. This means lots of us across the country are affected and given treatments to try to reduce the severity of the condition, which may prove fatal.…

As men, regular exercise and a healthy diet are great ways to enjoy full wellness, although it can be hard to include all the nutrients we need in every meal we make. This has encouraged health experts to suggest five supplements that could…

Training regularly and eating well can all contribute to our fitness, but what do we do when we want to go a step beyond feeling fit and instead run to the extent of our abilities. The 'big four' technique looks at several different…

The air quality of a Chinese city has revealed the importance of rules and regulations that can protect us from air pollution, a recent report suggests. News stories recently revealed how people living in a city south-east of Beijing may…

Opting for heart procedures as we get older can lead to some stress and indecision, especially when we're unsure about the potential risks of operations. An expert cardiologist recently spoke of his support for angioplasty in older people,…

An animal-based supplement to restore sexual drive has created controversy in the country of its origin, according to recent reports. Labelled as Natural Viagra, the substance is being promoted in lots of chemists and shops in Dubai, giving…

If we can't perform sexually our relationships can suffer due to a lack of intimacy. When this is combined with fear over our long-term sexual health, then we could put the subject at the back of our minds to try to ignore it. But experts…

Unplanned pregnancy can make a massive impact on our lives, especially if we're unsure of our feelings about starting a family. There are lots of different reasons why some contraception suits us better than other kinds, but we should be…

We all know the saying that the way to a man's heart is via his stomach, but this isn't quite true. In fact, it applies to both men and women, and as well as satisfying our appetites some foods also have an impact on our sexual performance.…

Including omega 3 supplements in our diet could help us slow down the ageing process. Studies into the fatty acid at Ohio State University showed that it had a direct effect on parts of our DNA that control ageing. Why do we age?…