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When you’re obese, your wellbeing depends on losing weight but it seems to be harder to achieve for you than it is for others. Though the reason why wasn’t known until now, scientists have managed to pinpoint exactly why obese people don’t…

You may fear that your wellbeing is not secure when you’re hypnotised, but this state of protracted sleep can be beneficial to your wellness. Hypnotherapy is not just a trick you see on the stage, but is used extensively in medicine,…

A lot of people have mobility issues, and not just people who are overweight or elderly. When you live in a city environment, a mobility scooter can be the ideal solution to help you get out and about when you’re dealing with your mobility…

There are many health concerns associated with getting older. We know from years of medical research that there are many areas of the body that go into decline with age, but recent research has shown that one area may actually get better…

Discussion of the wellness benefits of antioxidants remains a hot topic in cancer literature. Already known to have unique wellbeing qualities, the curative qualities of antioxidants are frequently cited, but only imperfectly understood.…

The benefits of wellness tonics containing resveratrol are now in doubt, due to new research into the topic of breast cancer. Resveratrol is a phytonutrient found in the skin of red berries, apples and red wine, and has been thought to…

There's a new diet in town. It's not like the others though, it's not being branded and spread around by actors and 'nutritionists' with cheesy grins, oh no. This diet, known as Itrim has been developed by researchers from the Karolinska…

It has recently been reported that if you’re a pear-shaped woman, meaning you carry weight in your thighs rather that in your abdomen, your heart wellness is at risk. Reporters are claiming that this one study overturns the ‘myth’ that it’s…

If I gave you ten guesses on just what the next weight loss drug could be, you'd never get it. If I gave you twenty you'd still be a long way out. Understand that scientists are constantly looking for ways to re-purpose drugs and at the…

Your Body Mass Index (BMI) can help you to work out your weight loss wellbeing, as it tells you whether you are ‘normal’, ‘underweight’, ‘overweight’ or ‘obese’ for your size. However, mathematician Nick Trefethen, Professor of Numerical…

Recently, the Daily Mail reported that ‘Women have to work harder than men to lose weight and get fit’, and in order to get the same benefits to their wellbeing, as well as their weight loss, women have to do around 20% more exercise than…

A study published in the European Journal of Emergency Medicine (EJEM) has looked at two new methods to treat smoke inhalation. Cyanide poisoning is one of a number of serious health concerns caused by smoke inhalation and so these…

A landmark study into the process of metastasis brings welcome news to the fight against cancer. The method and analysis involved in the study facilitates the better study of metastasis, the way in which cancer cells spread from primary…

Why do airlines dim the lights upon landing?  Why is it so important to put your own oxygen mask on before helping others? What is it like to jump on an inflatable emergency slide? If you’ve ever flown, you may be curious, or even worried,…

You may think that you are what you eat, but according to a study from researchers in Spain, it’s not what you eat, but when, that makes the difference to your weight loss and your wellbeing, at least when it comes to lunch. The study was…

Over the years, weight loss companies have made some pretty crazy claims about how one pill or one method can improve your overall wellbeing, manage your weight and even rid you from any diseases, but, as you’re probably aware, when these…

Have you ever considered how much a disease costs? It's a strange prospect but when you consider the purely economic factors like how much it costs to treat the condition, any time off work, specialists foods or drinks, early retirement and…

Normally, the brain is a balanced environment, where equal measures of inhibition and excitement keep electrical impulses in check. Some health concerns, however, such as schizophrenia and those who suffer from seizures, are caused by the…

As recently as a few decades ago, ADHD was thought to be a condition experienced only by children. The prevailing wisdom later moved on to accept the existence of the condition in adults, but only in miniscule numbers. Next, the medical…

Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition which is fairly common in the world today. It's something you'd expect to see in older people but what many may not be aware of is that in actuality the condition can affect people of any age. Though it's…

In the last four decades a lot has changed. One of the most profound changes is in our mortality rates. People are dying much later and living far longer which is great news for everyone. This is largely because of massive advances in…

You are born with a genetically pre-determined number of fat cells, but does that mean your wellbeing is already decided and there’s nothing you can do? Can it still possible to lose weight and improve your wellness, when you know that the…

If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis then you'll know how to treat the condition. Balancing the right amount of lifestyle changes and the medication prescribed to you by your doctor is the most effective way of managing symptoms and…

Arthritis is one of the leading health concerns amongst the elderly, and can negatively impact on their wellness and overall quality of life during their senior years. Thanks to new research and development, this difficult condition could…

Screening for brittle bone conditions may help many of us find out if our wellness is at risk. Osteoporosis tends to be symptomless so being able to access affordable scans may reduce the number of us who are diagnosed with the condition in…

A common fizzy drink has been linked with lower bone mineral density in women, suggesting that we may need to take a look at our diets if we want to preserve our bone wellness. The research by Tufts University investigated the impact of…

When you decide that enough is enough, and it’s time to lose weight, do you know where to begin? How do you know what to eat, and how much to shed some pounds but still maintain your wellness? What exercise do you need and what would you…

Celiac disease is a condition wherein sufferers are intolerant to gluten. As gluten is found in a wide range of food stuffs, this can lead to a very restricted diet. Now the health concerns associated with the intake of gluten for this…

A balanced diet is an effective way to ward off a large number of health issues. We can enhance wellness by making sure we get enough of the important vitamins and minerals on a daily basis. Scientists have recently discovered a mineral…

It is widely known that the primary cause of skin cancer is the effects of UV rays from the sun. Skin cancer is a big health concern in many countries around the world, and guarding against it is thought to be a simple case of keeping out…