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Cancer is a disease which affects the lives of millions of people across the world, and there are various forms which scientists are working to combat. There are many lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk, including quitting…

When was the last time you felt really anxious? Was it the night before a big exam or that time in the supermarket when your toddler wandered off? In these situations, it’s perfectly normal to experience short-term anxiety which disappears…

Taking charge of our diet and fitness now also means taking charge of our health. With the almost inexorable rise in the number of diseases and life-threatening conditions linked to lifestyle – that is, what we eat and whether we exercise…

Whilst children have become the focus of vitamins and supplements, the word on the medical street is that there is very little need to. Medical professionals are standing their ground, saying that if the child is adequately nourished,…

There are many ways to keep your eyes healthy, from getting your annual checkup to wearing sunglasses when it is bright. It can even be as simple as eating. The nutrients found in these 5 common foods can help protect your eyes and keep…

We’ve been told many times to reduce the amount of fat in our diets, but fat comes in many forms and some are healthier than others. Those found in oily fish and nuts are known as omega-3 fatty acids and can help to reduce the inflammation…

During the most recent Wiregrass Diabetes Support Group meeting, Lanora Medley RN, owner of Universa Diabetes – Education for Life, shared ideas of how to manage diabetes with a seven-question quiz called “Two Truths and a Lie.” She…

Food is full of all kinds of things that are essential to nutrition, but proteins, vitamins and minerals aren’t the only things that food contains. If you look a little closer at your diet, you will find that it is permeated with economic,…

At one stage or another, most people try to lose weight. Whether it’s to look better or simply to improve your health, losing weight is hard work and requires determination. There are ways you can make it easier though and that’s through…

When you find out that you are pregnant, one of the first things that comes to mind, after the euphoria has worn off, is what to do and what not to do to ensure that you give birth to a healthy baby. Suddenly good nutrition becomes…

With the many contradictions feeding their way into the media over the past few decades, it can be difficult knowing which proteins, fats and carbohydrates are actually good for us. These three macro-nutrients determine whether the diet we…

It’s widely accepted that the best way to lose weight is to follow a balanced diet and get plenty of exercise. But do you need to join a gym to get the best weight-loss results from your exercise? No – The Ex-gym Member I’ve been a…

All parents want the best for their children and this includes making sure they are physically healthy and confident about their own body image. But getting children to eat well, exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle can…

Cardio and heart health is obviously a very important aspect of wellness. Without your heart beating and pumping blood around your body, nothing else happens – there is no life. It stands to reason, then, that the wellbeing of your heart…

There are a whole host of foods which are now considered super foods. These tend to be foods which only offer positive features and no negative ones. Celery is a good example as it actually contains so few calories that eating it burns off…

Is there an ideal season in which to lose weight? January is often the focus for many dieters, spurred on by a New Year resolution to shed the pounds. However, there is some evidence that the best time to start watching what you eat is…

If there's one thing we at Yourwellness want to impart onto you, it's how important living a generally healthy life is. It's not just a matter of doing it to seem like you care or because it's what people do. Making the right changes now…

As we get older it becomes easier for us to gain weight. Very few people end up skinnier when they’re middle aged than when they were younger. It’s been a fact of life for so long that most people don’t even question it so much anymore.…

Naturally, expensive creams and serums can do wonders for your skin’s health. However, you shouldn’t forget the power of your diet - there are a number of superfoods that offer incredibly powerful nutrients. Your diet is the foundation of…

Junk food might be the tastier option, but it does very little for our health, both mental and physical. Eating too many saturated and trans fats can lead to a high cholesterol, increased risk of coronary heart disease and other health…

Weight loss has been convoluted into ridiculousness. People have gotten to the point where they simply ignore it because it’s too complicated. There are hundreds of different methodologies on weight loss on the internet today and fishing…

When it comes to cancer you're going to want to do everything you can to protect yourself. Modern medicine is looking at creating treatments to try to protect people in groups at a higher risk of developing cancer but there are things that…

Everyone wants good teeth and healthy bones, and the best way to ensure this happens is through your diet. Getting the right amount of calcium, in addition to a sufficient intake of vitamin D which aids calcium absorption, helps to achieve…

Nobody likes the first months of the year so much. At least before Christmas we’ve got the holiday season to look forward too, afterwards all we can do is wait and pray for sunshine. It’s always a long time in coming and England is very…

Many people choose a vegetarian diet for health or ethical reasons. But when it comes to shedding the pounds, will a vegetarian diet help you lose weight? Yes –Libby When I started university I was about three stone overweight. That’s…

Energy can be tricky to come by. With all of the work you have to do today along with balancing your family and social life, you're bound to be exhausted. Coffee has become rather a fact of life and while it does grant short term boosts to…

When you assess your life, do you feel fit and healthy? If not, you’re not alone. Studies show that almost 50% of adults in the United States make New Year’s resolutions. And losing weight, becoming more fit, quitting smoking, and other…

There are a lot of studies which suggest a lot of things but don't actually prove anything. It's important that you take this into account when you read about a study. They're not definitive and just because they show one thing doesn't mean…

While there’s no substitute for diet and exercise, there are weird ways you can take care of your wellbeing and lose weight that actually work. Whether it’s checking your emails or sitting in the dark, these weird and wonderful habits can…

According to a recent survey, roughly six in 10 people eat out four or more times a week. Though it may be convenient, eating out can have a detrimental affect on your wellbeing, as this 60% tend to have a higher intake of fat and calories…