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Fad diets are common and a new one can be found in the newspapers and online forums every week. In a new claim which is sweeping the media, diet experts are claiming that sleep could be the new way to shift the pounds! It sounds too good to…

When we hear about the variety of problems that our hearts can suffer from, the natural sensation of chest-sagging can be a little too fierce for comfort. The worst – or so we are told – is that of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is a…

Garlic plays host to numerous health benefits, benefiting your blood pressure, fighting infections and providing your body with vitamins, including A, B, B2 and C, as well as zinc and calcium. Studies have shown that it could do wonders for…

The term “work hard, play hard” may be something of a fantasy for some employees, but for many corporations, they are ousting out the bird-flinging flash games and bringing in something a little more challenging. Businesses are bringing in…

In an increasingly obese world, more and more people are having to consider the importance of diet and nutrition. There are many different diets out there, however, and the Raw Food Diet may seem like just another fad – but what is it…

Diet and exercise really do go hand in hand when you want to lose weight. New research confirms that changing your diet and increasing the amount of activity you do will give the most sustained weight loss. A team from the Stanford…

Even though spring is finally here, you might find you still have trouble shaking off the winter blues, so how do you get your emotional wellness to spring back into action? According to Henrietta Norton, nutritional therapist and wellness…

When we finish the long tides of work, the last thing that we want to think about is the hard strain of hitting the gym. You're weighty, you're weary and doing nothing is the best stimulation that you can think of. At the same time, you…

We're often told to eat a balanced diet, with a good dose of positive vitamins, calcium and protein – but some of us can't help but wonder at times “why?”. In terms of protein, it's natural to be told that it's good for you – and at times,…

When you enter the golden years of life, you are often reminded of the downsides ricocheting its way into bones, muscles and metabolism, with the additional rounds of those around you prompted to treating you like a toddler. At the back of…

It is perhaps a natural nightmare that the concept of ageing will approach anyone faster than they might think, but there will come a time when it affects us all. The idea of 'ageing gracefully' is a long-pursued idea. We all want to remain…

According to Eric Pfeiffer, author of Winning Strategies for Successful Ageing, there are a few tried-and-true tips on successful ageing, which, to be honest, are pretty basic and, no doubt, you’ve heard most or all of them before. However,…

In the ever-present search to find and deal with bad nutritional habits, gluten-free eating has been receiving a lot of attention and considered to be something that could be very beneficial to our overall health. But experts at the…

We are often reminded about how our diets will affect our bodies. The numerous articles, the trailblazer-paths of adverts with smug, size-6-or-lower models with perfect skin or just simply the continuous reminder from friends and family…

Hearing about stress hardly ever seems to calm anyone down. It's the wearisome, unintended reverse-psychology that works just as effectively as the words “don't panic!” which, inevitably, you do. It can be something of a killjoy, but you…

Wellness experts have expressed concerns that a high intake of vitamin E can actually be damaging to your wellbeing, but a new review have found this not to be the case. According to the review, which was just published in the Journal of…

Vitamin B12 is one of the most controversial elements of the vitamin family - it wasn't discovered until the 1960s and has since been found to be a useful treatment for anaemia, particularly a strain known as pernicious anaemia. It is…

  The food pyramid was created in 2005 as a way to encourage children to eat a more balanced diet, and to combat the increasing obesity crisis which continues to plague many countries across the globe. The pyramid works in exactly the…

Garlic is one of nature’s wonders. A delight in cooking, it is packed with health-giving benefits and is especially good for lowering cholesterol. Allied to this is garlic’s ability to keep our blood flowing and reduce fat cells in the…

There can be no doubt about it: many people are completely obsessed with their weight and their body image. Many of these people will do almost anything to lose weight and are constantly trying diets and other forms of shedding the…

Beta glucans are a form of naturally occurring fibre which is found in the cell walls of foods such as oats, algae, mushrooms, barley and rye. One of the most soluble forms of fibre in your diet, they're gel-like in texture and can also be…

Just like the other parts of your body, your hair’s cells need the proper nourishment in order for them to maintain a healthy and fortified appearance. Other factors such as smoking, lack of sleep, stress, and hormonal changes can also…

Every year, many people turn to dieting as a way to achieve or maintain their ideal shape. The idea of dieting can invoke feelings of dread and images of self-starvation and eating the same flavorless foods day after day. However, it is…

If mango is not on your shopping list, your wellbeing may be suffering as a result. This is according to a number of new and previous studies which suggest that including mango in your diet or in supplement form can have a significant…

With summer finally here, or at least in the process of arriving, you can suddenly become all too aware that it’s time to dust off the old bikini. With a trip to a crowded beach looming, you need tips that can help you lose weight quickly,…

A diet rich in fibre has well-documented health benefits. Adding fibre to your daily food intake is easy, particularly through the likes of whole grains and legumes, fruit and vegetables, and nuts. New studies, supported by the sugar…

The medicinal team for Watchdog has warned patients dealing with diabetes to check their glucose monitors following a report that a manufacturer recalled numerous faulty devices which were giving dangerously false readings. The manufacturer…

Prevention is better than cure they say. This is so true as to what to give your kids to eat. Expectant mothers have to watch their health and lifestyle too. The facts are that the worse the diet, the more likely it is that pregnant mothers…

Fibre is important for your diet, helping your digestive system to work effectively. But it does so much more than just that - it helps to lower your cholesterol, aids weight loss and regulates your blood sugar levels. Studies have also…

You wouldn't think much of the humble mushroom. Normally flavoursome and delicious in soup or a fry-up, it tends to be the bland addition to any dish – but in new research conducted at Boston University School of Medicine; it has been found…