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Wellness enthusiasts and dieters worldwide have a certain level of disdain for carbs, but do carbs really deserve his bad reputation? Many people believe that it’s better for your weight loss, as well as your wellbeing, to eat foods that…

Scientists are now discovering that there may be environmental reasons why some women suffer from high blood pressure during their pregnancy. A new study has shown that pregnant women who live in an area where the levels of air pollution…

Everyone wants to feel alert, well-rested and energetic, but sometimes this is easier hoped for than done. The fatigue that everyday life brings can have a disastrous effect on your wellness, wreaking havoc on your immune system and…

Having sex in the shower is often touted as an amazing sexual experience – but is it really? Trying new things is undoubtedly good for your wellness and wellbeing, and movies such as Blue Valentine and Skyfall build up sex in the shower to…

Asian food has a good reputation in the diet world for being low in fat and high in nutrients - Asian countries top lists for having the healthiest people in the world. It’s also a popular takeaway choice across the globe, meaning that what…

Just to make sure we’re all on the same page in terms of sexual health, here’s a quick sex ed lesson: every month, your ovaries are meant to release an egg from the follicles as part of the reproductive cycle, and this is known as…

Metabolism is defined as the rate at which our bodies burn calories when we are resting, known as the basal metabolic rate. Our bodies burn around 60-75 percent of our energy when we’re resting - meaning our metabolic rate impacts heavily…

In an ideal world, everyone would snack on fruit and carrot sticks. If you’re one of the few that already do, well done! For everyone else, snacking is a tricky area of your diet to navigate. It can be difficult to know what’s good for you…

Takeaways are convenient and cheap, but as we all know they are also loaded with salt, fat and sugar. Some takeaways can take their toll on your health if you consume them too often, though. Many health conditions, from diabetes to heart…

It doesn’t take a genius to work out that American high school students are having sex – it’s actually a fairly obvious fact. When you look at the combination of statistics, MTV reality shows and simply talking to teenagers, it is…

Losing the first bit of weight is often the easiest stage of a diet. You deprive yourself horribly of all your favourite things, exercise every day and feel super motivated – and when you stand on the scale and see that the weight is…

Nowadays advances in the fields of health, wellness and wellbeing are allowing humans to live longer than ever before. Many of the diseases that killed off our ancestors prematurely have now been wiped out due to medical advances such as…

There’s a common misconception that foreplay is favoured by women, while men just put up with it in order to get to the good stuff. However, according to a study from the University of New Brunswick, Canada, it was found…

In the adult world, it's known as blaming the victim; in teenage culture, it's called slut-shaming. With a gulf of confusion among teens separating "yes" and "no," consent and resistance, it's often hard to tell the difference between sex…

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…

Starting our days with a hot drink is something of a status quo, with the sensation of heavy bodies, sleepy minds and lack of motivation sitting sullenly in the mind's corner. As a modern country, thriving on magical wake-up juice is fairly…

Is there anything more precious than a good night’s sleep? Perhaps it’s all the more precious because, let’s be honest, you rarely get one. Once you reach a certain age, you can’t even remember a day in which you weren't tired but does that…

Do you feel like you’re constantly striving to be perfect? Are you setting exceptionally high standards in every area of your life? Do you long for the perfect body, house or relationship? If so, you could find that trying to be perfect is…

From chemical processes and transportation methods to unwanted clothes ending up in landfill, many people are questioning what effect the fashion industry has on the environment. The good news is that there are lots of alternatives to…

According to Cliff Oxford, founder of the Oxford Centre for Entrepreneurs, there are two types of happiness in a work culture: Human Resources Happy and High Performance Happy. For Oxford, corporate wellness doesn’t come down to employee…

Even though we all age, it doesn't mean we can't sustain a high quality of life as we transition into our golden years. The sooner an individual adheres to a healthy lifestyle, the greater the likelihood that individual will enjoy all the…

Keeping your mouth and pearly whites healthy takes a little extra attention beyond the routine of brushing and flossing; sometimes what you eat or drink can cause problems. Here are some surprisingly damaging foods and beverages. Stains…

Kratom is a supplement that is derived from a naturally occurring tree that grows throughout Southeast Asia. Although this substance is legally sold in 46 U.S. states and in numerous other countries throughout the world, there has been some…

Any expert in diet and nutrition will tell you that protein is essential for your wellness and wellbeing. The problem with protein, is that it tends to have a considerable price tag associated with it. Protein is important…

These days we take all kinds of drugs and medicines, but where exactly do they come from? Here’s a run down of the different drugs we use today, and their accidental histories: 1. Novocain: This drug is used to numb a local…

There are various theories regarding cardio training and weight loss. Some wellness enthusiasts assert that it’s best for your fat-burning wellness to do cardio at a low intensity, while others recommend doing it on an empty stomach. The…

If you wear high heels, you probably do so with a slight guilty feeling, knowing that they are not exactly good for your health or wellbeing. But how bad are high heels for the wellness of your feet? Inside your foot, there are…

You may think you would do anything to lose weight and increase your fitness, wellness and wellbeing, but would you do a high-rope based workout? A new workout that is taking off in Manhattan involves being strapped into a…

Let’s face it ladies. The words “seven-inch stiletto” and “everyday wear” cause even the most daring fashionistas to cringe and curl their toes.We’ve all thought we could do it; that enthusiastic strut and twirl in a fabulous new pair of…