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Stress is a part of every job, indeed it’s hard to imagine a job where there is no stress. This is true because there are so many stressors in our working environment. It can be anything from attempting to meet deadlines, chasing a…

A pet can do wonders for family wellness, but not so much if you’re allergic to animals. Your allergies may put you off even risking your wellbeing in the first place, or else walking that endless tightrope of medications and hand-washing…

Created in a studio known as Pure Yoga in New York City, by yoga teacher Loren Bassett and personal trainer Cole McDonough, the cardio workout brainchild they developed has become a popular training scheme for anyone hoping to tone up and…

Over 90% of breast cancers are diagnosed at an early stage, which can help deliver a good prognosis. However, cancers can recur, sometimes more aggressively than before. Research suggests that, overall, around 30% of women diagnosed with…

When you think of mosquitoes, the first health concern you probably think of is malaria. However, these nasty little gnats can also threaten your wellbeing with West Nile infection. The worst thing about this virus is that it often doesn’t…

Minnesota is one of 20 states that have passed civil commitment laws. This means that courts in these states are able to confine child molesters, rapists and other sex offenders who have finished their prison sentences but are deemed too…

With Christmas coming up, you might as well say goodbye to your weight loss plan. However, a twofer tone-up routine that intersperses high-octane cardio bursts with muscle-burning strength moves can give you the edge you need to outlast the…

We all like dining out in restaurants; whether it is as a way of going out socialising, a chance to celebrate with family and friends or just for the enjoyment of eating good food. Unfortunately, dining out can be the scourge of even the…

The health and beauty industry has realised in recent years that the natural way is popular amongst consumers, which is why there has been an influx of products on the market that include plant derivatives and vitamins. One of the more…

A lot of research has gone into the best ways to lose weight and take care of your wellness, so why do you still feel in the dark about the whole thing? Some of the findings have been, to put it mildly, counter-intuitive, even suggesting…

Oral health concerns seem like small fry in the grander scheme of overall wellbeing, but having healthy teeth and gums is a key component in your wellness, as well as in your dazzling smile. Simple dental care habits, such as brushing and…

Extreme, fad diets come into the mainstream every day, so much so that we’re very rarely phased by them. But sometimes diets come into our line of view and really make us take notice. The HCG Diet is one such calorie-restrictive scheme, but…

We all want to get into relationships, but most of us do not know what it entails. So, we have high expectations and are disappointed when they are not met. Just remember that no relationship is perfect. Here are some things to keep in mind…

There are many enticing prospects with testosterone therapy. Not only does the therapy enhance your sexual health with a boosted libido and bags of energy, but other areas of your wellbeing can also improve thanks to testosterone’s ability…

Practicing safe sex is important – this might seem like an obvious statement but while many people agree that they should be practicing safe sex, many simply don’t and others aren’t too sure on what safe sex consists of and how to do it…

When it comes to conversations with your loved one, talking about your ex is unlikely to be a favourite topic. In fact, when it comes to arguments, discussing an ex is a common cause of conflict. But sometimes it’s impossible to avoid…

New research suggests that people who exercise regularly, especially professional sportspeople, have markedly different gut bacteria. In a study of professional rugby players, researchers discovered more bacteria in the digestive system…

While one’s weight is regulated by hundreds of systems within the human body, there are a few key concepts when it comes to weight loss. This includes improved metabolism, reducing appetite in a healthy manner, increasing energy, and…

For those with physical limitations, it is not enough just to have a family physician. A team of medical professionals is required to maintain the best quality of life or to see improvements in these limitations. Whether the initial cause…

Liver disease is a big threat to the health of many people across the world. Even if you do everything possible to protect your wellness and wellbeing, you can still fall victim to liver failure, and it can be very hard to diagnose. There…

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Taking a pill as a preventive measure against HIV infection may not encourage people at high risk for the disease to engage in risky sexual behavior, according to a new U.S. study meant to address fears about its use.The…

Owners of Windsor’s first Chinese herbal medicine store are making an investment in the city’s culinary future by offering to pay season-long rent at the Downtown Farmer’s Market for up to 10 local foodpreneurs. In launching Food Ventures,…

By Mike Deri Smith BBC Newsnight The new filters are designed to block sites unsuitable for…

 If any of your Facebook friends have an innate sense for a good political info-graphic, you’ve probably seen this stunner, “Why We Need Sex Ed Now,” from Public Health Degree kicking around your corner of the webs. As the title suggests,…

Say health experts Staff Correspondent The youth of Bangladesh are at risk of practicing unsafe sex due to lack of adequate sex education in schools posing threat to the spread of HIV/AIDS and unintended pregnancies, said health…

By Katie Kerwin McCrimmon An informal “don’t ask don’t tell” policy in doctors’ offices is preventing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients from getting optimal health care, according to a report released today called “Becoming…

Sex education has always been a sensitive subject. How much should you teach children about sex? And how early should you start to teach them? These are very difficult questions that are faced by all parents who are bringing up their…

It is true that we are sometimes guilty in modern society of assuming that men always have a higher sex drive than women – and by extension that women naturally have a low sex drive. But the fact of the matter is that the neither of these…

Sometimes we think of sex as being a pursuit exclusively for the young, but this is not necessarily the case. Indeed while most of us are most sexually active when we are younger and this naturally falls away over time, it does not mean…

Fertility is one of the truly big aspects of life. After all, as a species one of the most important acts we can take part in is reproduction so perhaps it is no surprise that many women worry very much about their level of fertility.…