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Water-based fitness classes are a really great way to help you lose weight and increase your wellness and wellbeing. These exercises are fun and burn lots of calories, and can be done whatever the weather – in an outdoor pool on a hot…

Plastic is both a godsend and a nightmare when it comes to its many uses. There are naturally a number of plastic perks, allowing for lighter-weight car parts that help to boost your mileage, computer housings and even disposable syringes…

We all know that we should be doing more to help the planet, but it isn’t always easy knowing where to begin. There aren’t many of us who can afford to replace our washing machine or dryer to more energy-efficient models. However, it’s not…

If there’s one health concern that all weight watchers care about, it’s having a healthy metabolism. However, your metabolism wellness is dependent on a number of factors. Some people are just lucky, and having a fast metabolism is just…

Ah, the midday slump; that wonderful time somewhere between two and four in the afternoon when your brain says “Do you know what? I’m going to take a little holiday.” There’s a mountain of work to do but you just don’t feel like doing it –…

Having sex in the shower is often touted as an amazing sexual experience – but is it really? Trying new things is undoubtedly good for your wellness and wellbeing, and movies such as Blue Valentine and Skyfall build up sex in the shower to…

When you are travelling, it is very easy to gain weight. Without the time and space to focus on a weight loss and fitness regime, it is easy to see the pounds creeping on. Whether you are travelling for work or for your own personal…

With the busy festive season coming up, you hardly have time to think about wellness, let alone actually overhaul your diet and get your weight ready for the Christmas binge. However, there are little things you can do to take care of your…

Thanks to celebs like Jennifer Garner and Matthew McConaughey, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is a more popular fitness pursuit than ever before. However, the wellness benefits of this sport, which originated in Hawaii in the 1950s, were not…

We all want the latest skin saving secret to help us stave off the wrinkles for a little longer, and the best people to look to are the make-up artists to the stars. These people know all the bests tips and tricks for glowing, smooth skin…

Earlier this year, floods in central Europe killed at least 23 people and cost billions of pounds in losses, making it the costliest natural disaster of the year thus far. This followed Hurricane Sandy in 2012, which wreaked havoc on the…

Weight loss is so flipping complicated. Even if you manage to struggle through the myriad of conflicting advice and principles and find a programme that works, being able to tell if it works or not is also difficult. Sure, you can weight…

It’s pretty rare that molasses makes the news coverage. It’s a thick sugary substance that is used primarily in industrial cooking and food creation. And even if we don’t really know very much about it, we hardly think of it as something…

Are you worried about maintaining a hygienic atmosphere in your kitchen? Well here’s presenting some tips that can help you clean the room well. Paying extra attention on how you rinse and wash the kitchen can keep the bacteria way.…

Every year, my Dad does the Boxing Day Swim. As the name suggests, my Dad will – of his own free will – go to the beach the day after Christmas and swim in the ice-cold sea. Is there a problem with his mental wellbeing? Probably – but not…

You may think that, due to a growing awareness of environmental wellness issues, we’re starting to drink less bottled water. However, the numbers show that this isn’t the case. In 2000, the enhanced water market made just under £12.5m and…

When it comes to anti-aging, protecting your skin really is the best way to shed years. Not only does paying some attention to your skin benefit your physical wellness and wellbeing, it also makes you look younger and gives the illusion of…

In a source of English drinking water, the levels of toxic pesticide were, last month, found to be more than 100 times over the EU limit. This record-breaking discovery of metaldehyde – a chemical used in slug pesticides – threatened the…

Your cat adds so much to family wellness that looking after your furry little friend’s wellbeing is vital. On average, cats live between 13 and 17 years, but some felines defy the odds, and have enough wellness juice to make it to 20 or…

When your dog has fleas, you can find yourself bulking up on ointments and collars to get rid of the pesky little pests. However, these anti-flea products are laden with chemicals – they’re designed to kill fleas, after all – and your pup’s…

When you get together with all your family and friends this Diwali, you will certainly want to look your best. What you must remember, however, is that inner wellness and wellbeing are necessary for you to look good on the outside. You also…

When you are getting ready for Diwali, you shop till you drop, get your home looking nice and carry out all kinds of other preparations, but do you prepare yourself in terms of your wellness and wellbeing? Before this major event, you…

One of the best kept secrets of the sex industry is lubricant. This slippery substance can really improve your wellness in the bedroom in terms of your enjoyment and confidence, which can be a great boost to your sexual health and…

Pregnancy is a beautiful and happy time, but it's also a stage in your life where your health is paramount. Because you're eating, and living, for two everything you do matters that much more. During pregnancy, your body undergoes a number…

Hasn’t nutrition wellness got complicated? These days, it’s all antioxidant super-foods, GI and phytonutrients and getting it all in is near-impossible. When a great deal of your time and energy is devoted to work, family, and just…

You may think that arsenic is simply a sneaky murder weapon in a Miss Marple novel, but not only is it still around today, it’s a real threat to your environmental wellness. Arsenic is a natural element found widely in the earth's crust,…

Unless you live in a coastal area, it’s easy to forget that we Brits are surrounded by sea. Luckily, the Nottingham Contemporary/Tate St Ives exhibition, Aquatopia: the Imaginary of the Deep, is here to remind you of the beauty of water,…

Much research has been undertaken in recent years as to the impact of human activity on the planet, with earthquakes being the latest topic. Research gathered from a recent U.S Geological Survey (USGS) has reported that the increasing…

When it comes to wellness myths, nothing is as dangerous as those related to fitness. If you adhere to certain false principles, you could put your wellbeing at risk to injury, or at least impede your progress and performance. Let’s take a…

Why do weight loss diets always focus on the foods you can’t eat? Surely being told certain foods are forbidden will only make you want them more. However, not only are some foods beneficial to your wellbeing, but eating them can actually…