lifestyle

Fertility is one of the truly big aspects of life. After all, as a species one of the most important acts we can take part in is reproduction so perhaps it is no surprise that many women worry very much about their level of fertility.…

When people think of modifying their lifestyle, they mostly think about food and exercise as their ticket to health. Many experts believe there is more to a healthy lifestyle; these experts think that a well-rounded person…

Are you someone who wants to lose weight? It’s probably true that more people than not feel like they could stand to lose weight and slim down with a diet or a fitness regime. There are literally thousands of plans out there, ranging from…

If you’ve gained weight as a secondary school student or since you’ve gone to college,  there are many ways to change your lifestyle to see great weight loss results. To begin with, exercise is hugely important and doesn’t feature very…

Your hormones get a bad reputation, from making you feel bloated to being blamed for making you crave carbs. But they aren’t all bad - there are some that offer significant health benefits and can even help you to lose weight. Here are some…

Exercise doesn’t need to be a burdensome task, yet so many people treat it as though it is. While not every exercise is suitable for every body, and there is naturally going to be some pain when you’re working your body to the limit, the…

After high school, education becomes a melting pot of good times and hard work. Money, whilst an issue, is not such a terrible burden as of yet and the libertarian lifestyle of being young, troubled and free is something of a…

The media has created a need for us to be ageless and ever-youthful, but how do you achieve that in everyday life? There are numerous surgical options available to us now, but for those seeking the natural route all is not lost. Make-up…

Many dieters would like an easy button when it comes to weight loss. For some, agonizing over every single aspect of one’s diet really can make the process of losing weight that much more stressful. It’s important to make sure that you are…

Around 9 million people in the UK suffer with arthritis and this means that these many people are suffering every day with painful, stiff joints. Osteoarthritis is one of the more common forms of this condition and is caused by the general…

Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in America, and the fifth leading cause of death in people aged 65 and over. The number of deaths for this condition increased by 68 percent between 2000 and 2010, and all the while…

Seasonal allergies affect over 26 million people in America alone, not to mention the 50 million people who suffer from other types of allergies, leaving many people open to annoying and sometimes life-threatening symptoms. You may be…

Where your heart is concerned, your diet is hugely important. There are many things you may do out of habit, whether it's exercising too little or eating the wrong foods, which could be having an impact on the health of your heart. Here are…

Society has placed a huge amount of importance on age in recent years, with the emphasis on looking as young as possible. While experts have stated the benefits of a good diet and plenty of exercise in regards to looking good well into your…

We lead busy lives these days, with worries about bills and juggling work and social lives. All of this worry and anxiety builds up to leave us feeling incredibly stressed, which can have a negative impact on our health in a number of ways.…

We all want a toned body, particularly around the stomach which can be a  problem area for a lot of people, but it can be difficult. Losing that extra few pounds around your middle can help you to increase your energy levels and gain more…

High levels of cortisol, also known as the stress hormone, have been linked to cardiovascular disease in some previous studies, but not all of them. This is thought to be connected to the fact that the measurements of cortisol in the blood…

There’s a form of exercise that doesn’t cost a penny or require any fancy equipment, can easily fit into your everyday life and that almost anyone can manage. It’s called walking, and we’ve been doing it for three million years now. And…

Diabetes is a lifestyle condition which is swiftly becoming an epidemic in countries such as America - millions of people deal with this condition every day, with many more with prediabetes. Those with prediabetes often don't have symptoms…

If you struggle to gain weight, you'll probably have blamed your metabolism at some point for your skinnier frame. Those with a tendency to burn calories more quickly may be opting for high-calorie foods such as cakes and biscuits, but this…

During the winter months, cold and flu viruses are prevalent and it's common for such illnesses to be picked up regularly. The best way to prevent these is to boost your immune system to that it can fight off disease and protect itself.…

Recent research suggests that lower levels of melatonin, a hormone, could be linked to the development of type 2 diabetes. The study found that women with the lowest levels of melatonin had more than twice the chance of developing the…

For years, we've associated cigarettes with lung cancer. But the reality is that there are many triggers which can increase your risk of developing lung cancer. While smoking is extremely damaging for your health and should be avoided,…

Everyone wants to improve their lifestyle, whether it's eating a better diet or doing more exercise. But when it comes to your emotional wellbeing, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start. The best way to make improvements is…

A recent report has shown that people who skip their insulin injections for diabetes treatment could be setting themselves up for internal problems such as infertility and blindness. Diabetes is often attributed to limb loss if it becomes…

Modern society has placed a huge amount of pressure on women to be everything to everyone - a great mother who's with her kids at all times, whilst maintaining an enviable career with bucket loads of pressure in between. So far, it's been…

Some health experts want you to believe maintaining a healthy lifestyle is difficult. In fact, book stores are filled with health books that detail complicated steps to achieve a healthy lifestyle. The truth is maintaining a health…

For those suffering with diabetes, at-home blood glucose testing is an everyday occurrence in order to monitor their glycaemic control in the short term, and HbA1c for long term treatment of the condition. A new development has begun in…

In a new study, scientists have found that people who cut the amount of time they spend sitting down by 90 minutes could drastically reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Simply through leading a less sedentary lifestyle, your…

Diabetes affects more than three percent of pregnancies in the UK, known as gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Generally, it affects women in the first trimester and can generally be controlled through one’s diet. It is something to…