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Parents believe that sending their children to school is the best thing for them, and they’re sent off each morning with the best intentions. They believe that formal education is what children need to become productive and happy in…

Running is a great form of exercise but with the number of hazards on the roads, it can also be dangerous if you happen to run in a busy area. There are so many mistakes that we make on a regular basis that could result in injury or worse…

Why do you let other people’s rules dictate your sexual wellbeing? If you want to initiate sex, have a quickie or share your fantasies, you shouldn’t let some sort of silly rule get in the way. Here are the old rules for sexual wellness, as…

Miscommunication between men and women often stems from the fact that many people, particularly men, equate sex with romance. If their sex life is adequate, they believe everything else is fine, but this isn’t always the case. Furthermore,…

Although it's safe to say that most people want to have high self-esteem and feel good about their body, research also indicates that many individuals are dissatisfied with their physical appearance and therefore lack self-confidence. If…

A very common weight and fitness goal is to improve the appearance of the stomach, and the underlying abdominal muscles. Having a strong core is vital for your wellness and wellbeing, and of course many people are interested in the…

There are a lot of wellness myths about Pilates, but believing them could really put your wellbeing at risk. Either the misconceptions reduce your chances of success with this exercise, or they make you miss out on the fitness benefits of…

Around 55,000 people contract syphilis every year, a sexual infection which affects the wellness and wellbeing of people through unprotected sex. According to the Centers for Disease Control, most people (around 79 per cent) who suffer from…

It may surprise younger people to learn this, but sexual wellness and wellbeing can be just as strong in the over 60s as in the under 30s. There is no rule that says that when you get to a certain age you have to stop having sex, and recent…

Cancer is a big problem for society. It’s one of those words that has been engrained in our subconscious – it puts us on edge just hearing it. That’s probably because it is responsible for the death of so many people every year. Just think…

Medicine is a very interesting subject that many people are interesting. While most people tend to rely on the opinion of their doctor or even just the basic truths of rational science, there is a growing section of society that are…

An allergy to condoms can be a serious threat to your sexual wellness and wellbeing, but how would you know if you suffered from such a thing? Around one percent of the population, a latex allergy is a very real concern, and makes having…

 There is much talk about beauty being completely in the eye of the beholder, but research suggests that certain physical qualities are universally and objectively beautiful. People are naturally drawn to faces whose features are placed in…

Circumcision is a process in which the foreskin on the penis is removed, a practice that has increased and decreased in popularity for thousands of years. In certain parts of the world, it is still a popular practice, such as in the Middle…

Evidence is growing that seems to suggest that some types of diabetes drugs can be damaging to your health. The very drugs that are supposed to protect the wellness and wellbeing of type 2 diabetes sufferers could actually put them at…

For most guys and girls, gender isn’t something that really gets questioned. Most guys feel perfectly normal being male, and most girls feel very natural being female. However, this isn’t true for everyone. Some people who are born male…

Giving up smoking is one of the hardest things for many people to attempt to do in their lives. It might seem like such a big deal, but try to imagine going without something that you literally crave every couple of hours or so – then…

It is interesting how if you’re from one part of the world – the USA – you would treat the question ‘who is Jillian Michaels?’ with a strange look, because she is a very well-known and familiar face. However, for other parts of the world…

People often say they have a phobia of something, but when does this exaggeration become a genuine health concern? Scientifically speaking, a phobia is defined as the unrelenting fear of a situation, activity, or thing that causes you to…

Miscarriages are incredibly painful experiences. Trying to cope with the loss of your unborn child is a difficult time, with emotions ranging from resentment and guilt to shame, anger and sadness. Women often feel responsible and worthless…

It’s not hard to see how being transgender can affect your mental wellbeing; not only do you have to come to terms with your gender identity, but you also face more mental distress as a result of the social disapproval and discrimination…

As people become more and more aware of wellness issues, you find that your family and friends start to bring their health and wellbeing concerns into your daily life. According to Kristin Kirkpatrick, RD, YouBeauty’s Nutrition Expert and a…

Don’t you wish you were the kind of person who stopped to smell the roses? You might think; who has the time?! However, not only is slowing down good for your emotional wellbeing, it’s also an important tool in mental health. Research has…