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The birth control pill celebrated its 50th birthday in 2010, a contraceptive that completely changed and revolutionised the world of female orientated contraception. By 1978, birth control was freely prescribed to both married and single…

If you’re tired of putting in loads of effort in the cardio section of the gym and not seeing any results, you may need to change your tactics. According to the National Centre for Health Statistics, just 21 per cent of women use strength…

Researchers have recently discovered that a compound called resveratrol , which is found in red wine and also in red grapes, can help protect against hearing loss and age-related cognitive issues. The research was published by the…

Kissing may seem like something that only teenagers do at bus stops, but in actual fact a passionate kiss could be the key to safeguarding your sexual wellness and wellbeing. Many couples who have been together for a period of…

When someone says the word ‘diet’ to you, what do you imagine? For most people, the word ‘diet’ has extraordinarily negative connotations, probably because we think of losing weight as being an arduous and horrible thing. Perhaps when you…

There are a whole host of reasons why walking is good for your wellbeing, but did you know that it can also help you lose weight? You could end up losing 20 pounds simply by putting on your walking shoes and knowing how to do it effectively…

You get a lot of wellness experts who disagree with the Atkins diet, arguing that you need carbohydrates to ensure your wellbeing and stick with a long-term weight loss plan. However, according to nutritionist Colette Heimowitz, this…

A popular diet for many years now, the Atkins diet consists of using already-stored fat deposits in the body as energy to create a fat burning machine out of your own metabolism. It does this by removing carbohydrates from your diet so that…

Have you had problems with your sex drive recently? It could be that some common prescription medication is to blame for the drop off in your desire. Having a low libido can have a damaging effect on your sexual health, and can also affect…

It would be impossible to work out how much has been said and written about weight loss, but that doesn’t mean it’s all well being-centred and accurate information. There are more myths surrounding weight than any other area of wellness, so…

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…

Whether you follow them or not, fad diets are unmistakably on the rise around the world. Whilst longstanding weight loss companies like Weight Watchers are still turning an excellent profit, many of us looking to shed the pounds are turning…

When you’re playing the dating game, sometimes you have to stack the odds. You might not be able to do a whole lot to boost your earnings right now, or star in a romantic comedy, but you may be able to make a few changes to be what women…

Whether you suffer from aching arthritis or from serious symptoms of Fibromyalgia, chronic pain can become the bane of a person's life right from the beginning. You have to make a lot of sacrifices in order to deal with the pain – and for…

The modern workplace is a stressful place indeed. The world has progressed a great deal over the last few decades, and because of this progress, the pace of life and the number of things the average person needs to achieve each day are both…

The hardest thing about losing weight is the length of time that it takes. It can be so daunting to set out on a new diet, and to know that at the rate of one or two pounds per week (the healthy recommended amount of weight loss), it will…

It is now known that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients had significantly higher long-term death rate after myocardial infarction (MI) than did matched MI patients without RA. This was revealed in a review of a population-based…

Dummies (sometimes called pacifiers) are one of those things that split parents’ opinions. Some swear by them as they are useful for calming and soothing babies whilst others think they should be avoided, believing that using a dummy can…

When it comes to step-families, there is plenty of advice out there on how to be a good step-parent. And there is also advice for kids to help them get on with a new step-mum or step-dad. The issue that is often forgotten is that it’s also…

Autism is a well-known mental health issues that affects thousands of families across the world. Despite the fact that it is one of those conditions that everyone knows about, our overall medical understanding of it is somewhat limited.…

The Atkins diet means cutting out carbs – but you didn’t need me to tell you that. Dr Robert Atkins’ diet plan is still the source of unending wellness controversy even 10 years after his death, as many still hold true the adage: carbs are…

The rehab and recovery process is never going to be easy, but every day that is spent struggling with an addiction is one more chance for a catastrophic or life-threatening mishap to take place. Anyone who is ready to permanently beat their…

These five reasons to earn your nursing degree may change your life forever. The reasons people once used as excuses to delay attending nursing school or choosing another career no longer apply. The nursing profession is one of the fastest…

For an elderly or disabled person who requires daily supportive care but still wants to maintain some daily supportive services along with engaging activity and interaction with others, respite care services are an ideal temporary care…

Using illicit drugs or abusing legal drugs leads to a number of serious effects on the body. When these substances are used for longer periods of time, the effects increase in number as well as severity. Many of the most…

Recovering from months or years of addiction is a process that takes time. What happens during this period might be completely unexpected. Knowing what you will be facing in advance can make becoming clean and sober much easier. Here is…

The increase in availability of information, developments in new technology, and changes in public attitudes mean that one can interact differently with health services. The aspiration to involve people and give them more control over their…

Using the right skin care products can change your perspective on skin care. You need to be able to select products according to what your skin needs and different seasons because of their effect on the skin.  After you make the right…

Fitness expert Mike Roussell, PhD, recalls, ‘The other day, I was on a phone call with a good friend and fellow strength coach, Joe Dowdell, CSCS, of Peak Performance in New York City. I told him my current deadlift personal record stood at…

Perhaps you have a loved one or acquaintance who struggles with a methamphetamine addiction. Or maybe you struggle with this substance yourself. In any case, someone in your life faces a difficult challenge. Methamphetamine has seriously…