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Summer is the best time for fitness, as when the weather is nice you can get outdoors. Caring for your physical wellness and wellbeing almost come naturally when you are able to move around freely outside, and it can also be a great time…

Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in America, and the fifth leading cause of death in people aged 65 and over. The number of deaths for this condition increased by 68 percent between 2000 and 2010, and all the while…

A new study has shown that the best way to ensure your teenager’s mental and emotional wellness is to ensure that they lead a healthy and active lifestyle. The study surveyed 2,400 children, and found that those who had a sedentary…

If we ever encounter an individual that has lived for just over a century, we are hit by two versions of amazement. The first is merely the age. Reality sinks in that we are going to live for longer as medicine and healthcare become the…

It’s important for anyone to get their facts straight about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), but this is especially important if you’re a teenager or the parent of one. If you have ever never taken your clothes off and had skin to skin…

No matter what your age, it is always in your best interest to do everything in your power to remain healthy. Age and physical nature may play a role in what types of activities and exercises you are be able to partake in, but there are…

Exercise can go a long way to ensure your wellbeing, and the wellness of your baby, when you have gestational diabetes, though you should always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise programme. Keeping active can even…

Keeping active is an important part of managing your arthritis. Although strenuous exercise if off limits, regular gentle exercise is encouraged. But what happens in the winter months when the weather turns and the days are shorter?…

Being a mother can be a full time occupation. Regardless of how you parent, looking after children takes a great deal of organisation, effort, time and commitment. This can often leave little room for anything else, but it is important…

Have you ever spoken to an older person about their secret to a long life and had them tell you that the key to living longer is to keep busy? There may actually be something in that, as a new study has shown that the key to long life and…

A leading Australian-based doctor has revealed his support for schemes that can help the wellness of elderly people by keeping active. Chief Medical Officer Andrew Cole recently explained how healthy living is of great benefit to older…