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New research has suggested that HIV treatments could be used to prevent the spread of disease in healthy people as well as those already infected. In a previous trial, targeting women in the commercial sex trade who are particularly at risk…

In today’s fast-paced and career-focused world, many of us will find ourselves living in the city for work-related reasons at some point in our lives. There are some great things about living in the city, and of course many people choose to…

Complementary therapy is usually used to treat people who are suffering from a medical condition. They may or may not also be receiving traditional medical treatment in a hospital at the same time. Complementary therapy usually focuses on…

When it comes to weight loss and fitness, some people are prepared to try anything – up to and including having needles stuck into their bodies! Acupuncture is gaining in popularity with those seeking to improve their wellness and wellbeing…

When you get older, you may not be thinking about your sexual health as much as you should. It is a commonly held myth that STDs such as herpes are not really present amongst older people, but in fact quite the reverse is true. …

With World AIDS Day on the horizon (December 1st), wellness experts in the US are focusing on teens and young adults, as this subsection of the population accounts for a disproportionate number of HIV infections. This follows a recent…

Every year, more than 3.3 million people are injured in car accidents in America. Although the majority of these injuries will be minor, it is still important to seek medical attention in order to rule out any severe issues. Unfortunately,…

Transgender and Trans are terms that are used for people whose sexual identification is not in line with the traditional ideas of male and female. Your wellness and wellbeing can be greatly linked to how you view your own sexuality.…

Once you become sexually active, the risk of sexually transmitted diseases becomes an issue you need to be aware of. If you have an STD, chances are you’ll also have symptoms on your skin which could determine what form of disease you have.…

It is often true that we fall in love with certain foods and we feel that we need to have them in our diet. Unfortunately it is also true that there are certain foods that it isn’t so healthy to have as a part of what we eat. You’ve…

They say you never have a second chance at a first impression, which means your corporate wellness is often riding on you getting it right the first time. Whether you’re trying to land a job or seal a deal, what the other person sees in you…

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…

Yoga is enormously popular as an exercise that people do either individually or in groups. It emphasises slow stretching movements improving flexibility and strengthening your core. Millions of people swear by it and this popularity has…

The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, or DSHEA, labels a dietary supplement as something which supplements your food, contains one or more dietary ingredient such as vitamins or minerals, and comes in a pill form. Naturally,…

Scientists are increasingly linking wellness in old age with fitness. If you want to beat diabetes, dementia, heart disease, obesity, or any of the other debilitating conditions that can affect your wellbeing in old age, the best thing you…

Exercise is a well known mood elevator, but sometimes you need that extra boost - for times such as this, there are certain exercises which can offer more benefits. We should all know by now the benefits of regular physical activity in…

Studies have shown that there is a great deal of potential in improving our wellbeing in the workplace by improving our heart health. We spend a large proportion of our time at work, so it stands to reason that this should be one of the key…

According to the latest research from the corporate world, the best way to make your employees productive is to actively appreciate them. People who are appreciated and valued tend to give of their best, and thus the best way to make…

Often misunderstood as something less serious, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a debilitating condition which can't simply be cured by sleeping more. Mental and physical activities can make your symptoms worse, and when you're intense fatigue…

If you’re taking care of family wellness, there’s one thing you need; other people. Obviously, you need more than just you to make a family, but research shows that connecting with others is vastly beneficial to your wellbeing. Not only…

Have you ever noticed that the media is more interested in how politicians look and act than in their policies? You make your most important inferences by how a leader gesticulates than through what he says, and the same is true in…

The little blue pill known as Viagra has been the solution to erectile dysfunction since its release in 1998, proving to be incredibly effective at curing this sexual problem. This small but powerful pill has saved many relationships and…

Do you feel too embarrassed to talk about your sexual health? For many people in the UK, their sexual wellness is actually suffering because they are unable to talk about this aspect of their physical wellbeing. Sexual health…

As you get older, one of the biggest threats to your mental/emotional health is memory loss. It can be difficult, however, to work out whether what you are experiencing is the dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease, or whether it is…

In the early 20th century managers began to seek out new ways to increase the happiness of their employees, as they found that happier workers produced better work, were more competitive and staved off burnouts for longer. Because of this,…

The cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not known, but many people suffer with this gut condition. The symptoms vary but tend to include bloating, abdominal pain, and even constipation or diarrhoea. These come and go though. You can't be…

Between 40 and 90 percent of people develop flu-like symptoms within a month of the HIV virus entering the body, and this is known as acute retroviral syndrome or ARS. However, this isn't always the case, with some people not developing…

When it comes to the fallout of the recession, it seems that those with mental health problems have been hit the hardest. This is according to a new study which looked at data on the rates of employment and mental health problems from 27 EU…

We all know of the importance of calcium where healthy bones are concerned, but most people don’t realise that vitamin D is also vital for healthy teeth and bones. Most foods don’t contain a lot of this nutrient, unless you can source it in…

Alternative therapies have become increasingly popular in recent years, helping people who are lacking in energy and wish to restore the balance in their body. There are two camps of alternative therapies - those which use touch to soothe…