Facts

Masturbation is an important part of sexual health. There are all kinds of strange claims made about masturbation, including that it can be damaging for your wellness and wellbeing by causing blindness, acne, insanity and even unusual hair…

From years it is said that soy or soya bean is healthy food because of its rich nutritional value. However, a recent study suggests that this might not be the truth. Soy is used in various food products including packaged products and pet…

No sexual health issue gets quite as much attention as the orgasm, which means there are multiple myths surrounding it. There are those who believes all sorts about the mysterious female orgasm in particular, but half the stuff you hear…

As the cosmetics industry starts to focus on having the perfect vagina, otherwise known as the ‘designer vagina’, women are being urged not to forget the most important aspect of all – their sexual health. There are a variety of surgical…

If you’re considering a corporate wellness programme for your company, you only need to look at the facts to make your decision. Wellness programmes lead to cost savings, happier employees and a more productive workforce – fact. So with the…

The stereotypical image of someone with arthritis is an old, bent over and suffering from pains in the knees and other joints. The truth about arthritis, however, is that it is something that can affect the wellbeing of young people, too.…

As we grow older, our skin begins to show signs of damage caused by the sun and the aging process. This damage often appears as wrinkles in the face and cleavage of women. While there are many products and procedures on the market for the…

Awareness of breast cancer is rising, which, though no bad thing, means that a certain number of wellness myths around the disease have become more prevalent too. It seems that, when it comes to breast cancer, now everyone’s an expert but I…

The contraceptive pill is very common today. It's an effective form of pregnancy prevention but a lot of people don't know very much about it. If you've ever wondered about the pill, what it does and how exactly it does that then worry no…

Gym regulars always seem to have a whey protein shake in their hand. According to users and manufacturers, supplementing your diet with extra whey protein helps you to build muscle and repair tissue, but is that true and are whey protein…

You’ve probably heard some weird sexual health facts in your time. The school corridors are packed with secret whispers and old wives tales about how to prevent pregnancy or STDs – the large majority of which are complete and utter rubbish.…

Most people think they know all there is to know about breast cancer. It is one of the best publicized health concerns, as it is one that affects the wellness and wellbeing of millions of women around the world. Yet there are actually a…

OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a condition that affects the mental wellness of 1 in every 100 people, and occurs when thoughts, or compulsions, get stuck in your mind and eventually cause so much anxiety that you felt an…

There are many mistaken beliefs about arthritis and many people who might be diagnosed with the condition may labour under the misapprehension that it cannot happen to them because of, for example, their age. In fact, one of the major…

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, known as OCD, is a common anxiety-related mental health problem which affects millions of people every year. It occurs when individuals start to have obsessive thoughts, which turn into obsessive urges to…

When you’re obese, this means your weight is 20% higher than the maximum desirable for a man’s height, or 25% higher for a woman. This affects the wellbeing of most of the Western world, and is considered one of our chronic health problems.…

Bulimia Nervosa is the disorder that is characterised by when you binge uncontrollably and then purge to avoid the weight gain. This is done either by vomiting or consuming laxatives, and often occurs alongside other eating disorders such…

Cases of asthma continue to rise worldwide year on year with around 300 million people affected around the world. In the UK alone, around 5.4 million people suffer from the chronic condition that causes inflammation of the airways.…

Fats are often misunderstood when it comes to your wellbeing and weight loss. You often think of fast food, heart disease, deep-fried food and overall damage to your wellness when you think about fat, but fats are essential to both muscle…