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By now, you’ve got this weight loss wellness thing down. Even if you don’t put the diet rules into practise, you know you should probably cut carbs, deny your naughty cravings and graze on healthy snacks all day, right? Wrong! Forget every…

If you’re baby is born underweight, giving him or her iron supplements may reduce the risk of behavioural problems later in life. This is according to a new Swedish study, published in the journal Paediatrics, which has found that…

Everybody knows that most women feel particularly sexual at a certain point in their cycle. This is because the hormones involved with ovulation start telling the body to effectively ‘mate’. But to what extent do hormones control the sexual…

When your wellbeing is affected by head and neck cancer (HNC), dysphasia is a common adverse effect of chemoradiation therapy. Previous reports suggest that complementary wellness techniques, such as acupuncture, may help to provide some…

A new study suggests that we can now burn fat with the combination of cold temperatures and chili peppers, providing effective weight loss. Researchers have found that exposure to low temperatures and the consumption of the chemicals found…

Have you seen the cooking oil section in your local supermarket lately? The range is huge, and it can be mind boggling trying to work out which ones make a good contribution to your diet, which ones have the right credentials in terms of…

When you are obese, you will know that it is very important for your health to lose weight and improve your fitness. You will most likely be able to reel of a list of reasons why being overweight is damaging for your wellness and wellbeing,…

The chances are your doctor has never prescribed you a round of acupuncture, but you may be missing out on some major benefits to your wellbeing. Complementary wellness often gets short-changed in standard healthcare because medical health…

Pomegranates are distinctive fruits, with ruby-red flesh that is full of seeds. They are often sidelined, but can form an important part of your diet and nutrition, and have many medicinal properties that can contribute to your wellness and…

Older people can still be sexual, and recent studies have shown that engaging in sexual activity can be the best way to boost their wellness and wellbeing. One study in particular has shown that older married couples who have sex on a…

Where would we be without sex? Well, the short answer is we wouldn’t be here at all, but aside from providing us with the beginning of our existence, sex is extremely beneficial to your wellbeing if only because it’s the focus of some weird…

A small study has found that environmental factors could have an impact on your wellness and wellbeing when you are undergoing surgery. Background noise in the operating theatre, such as the sound of talking, music being played or the noise…

It’s a common old wives tale, that if you want to induce labour then you should have sex. This widespread belief that sex in the later stages of a pregnancy can kick start the labour process has been found to be false, according to a new…

You know that fresh produce is beneficial to your well-being, but can boring old fruit and veg can’t do much for your anti-ageing wellness? Now, British scientists have given broccoli a makeover, turning it into a super-food that can…

Your child’s mental health may be more linked to his environmental wellness than previously thought, according to researchers at Stanford University. Their new study in twins, published in July’s Archives of General Psychiatry, found that…

If you want to guard your wellbeing against rheumatoid arthritis, all you need to do is get some rays. This is according to a study from researchers at Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, who found that soaking up the sun may reduce…

Using pesticides doesn’t only have an impact on your environmental wellness; it might also threaten your mental wellbeing. This is according to a new study from researchers at UCLA, who have found that a common combination of farm chemicals…

As you get older, your wellbeing can be affected as your senses aren’t what they used to be. However, according to a new study, published in The Journals of Gerontology, this may have something to do with your race. Researchers at the…

Not much is publicised about the effects of HIV on pregnancy, but a recent study has shown that the amount of HIV in an infected woman's breast milk reaches peak quantities when the weaning stage begins. The results of the study…

Chances are, you’ve had a friend who said their most intense orgasms are a result of stimulating the G-spot. While you may be silently seething that you are yet to experience such an orgasm, you aren’t alone! Most women haven’t had such an…

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…

A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Diseases has revealed that fitness could be the way to improve the wellness and well-being of Alzheimer’s patients, and stave off the debilitating disease for as long as possible.…

A newly discovered heart attack drug could reduce the tissue damage which occurs after a heart problem, according to a BBC headline. This follows new research which involved a study of mice, where a molecule known as MitoSNO was found to…

If you are a sufferer of migraines and depression, you'll know how debilitating it can be. However, new research suggests that the combination of the two could be linked to more than just bad luck - the size of your brain may be impacting…

Having sex isn’t just good for your relationship or sexual health; it also has vast benefits for your wellbeing. According to Dr. Oz, the cardiothoracic surgeon and author who hosts The Dr. Oz Show, ‘When it comes to the…

There are multiple metabolic expression changes associated with cancer. This is according to researchers at Columbia University Medical Centre, whose large study analysing gene expression data from 22 tumour types, published in the online…

If mango is not on your shopping list, your wellbeing may be suffering as a result. This is according to a number of new and previous studies which suggest that including mango in your diet or in supplement form can have a significant…

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, or other wellness concerns caused by chronic inflammation such as asthma, mindfulness meditation can help to reduce your symptoms. This is according to a new study from researchers at the University of…

A new study confirms what the Chinese have known for centuries – their traditional herbal remedies are an effective way to treat diabetes. The Australian study has revealed that combining Chinese medication with conventional drugs made the…

You know that calcium is important for your bone wellness, but what about other aspects of your wellbeing? If you take calcium supplements, your heart health could suffer. This is according to the results of a new study, published in the…