Wellness tips, fitness advice, and health related breakthroughs.
Wellness tips, fitness advice, and health related breakthroughs.
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Sophie Dwyer was born with a rare health condition: she suffers from hyperhidrosis, which means that she sweats 10 times as much as the average person. Her disorder, which affects one in 200 people, is so extreme that Sophie can drench her skin and clothes after just a few hours,…
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A formerly obese woman has opened up about how a near-death experience finally gave her the motivation to lose weight, and achieve her dream of becoming a catwalk model. Dominique Montgomery, a 21-year-old who hails from Los Angeles, had always been insecure about her weight and had to endure a…
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A mother of two who used to be addicted to heroin has opened up about how hypnotherapy helped her to kick the habit. Czech mum Zuzana Nott first became addicted to the narcotic at the age of 19, and soon spiralled into total dependence. After witnessing many of her friends die from…
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A young woman who was struck with a life-threatening case of encephalitis has described the vivid religious delusions she experienced in the hospital. Evie Moore was 20 years old when she was struck by encephalitis, a rare auto-immune illness which causes severe inflammation of the brain and can lead to…
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A divorced mother has opened up about how she managed to become an amazing female bodybuilding champion. Natasha Noble was once a self-described "timid" housewife - but after turning to exercise and fitness to help her cope with a painful breakup, she's now so ripped, her waist has shrunk from 30…
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The fashion industry is infamous for shutting people out - but one young girl is blowing expectations out of the water and taking the catwalk by storm. Georgia Traebert, a 14-year-old model with Down's Syndrome, is signed to five agencies and boasts 50k followers on Instagram. Hailing from Brazil, the teen has modelled…
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Back in 2008, a 20-year-old student known only as AJ had made spaghetti in his apartment, but left it in a container at room temperature for around five days. His case was picked up by the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, who revealed the extent of the contamination that ultimately caused…
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It's been known for some time now that the Back Eyed Peas star and The Voice judge, Will.i.am, suffers from tinnitus, the chronic condition which causes a constant ringing sound in the ears. Now, in a recent interview, the musician has revealed that he's been told that this will eventually…
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In July 2018, 26-year-old singer Demi Lovato was rushed to hospital after an overdose, after years of opening up about her struggles with addiction. "She came down with a fever and showed signs of an infection, she is currently being treated for issues that are very common after a drug…
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A Norwegian blogger who went viral after sharing pictures of her enormous pregnant belly has revealed the post-partum effects having triplets has had on her body. Maria Nordø Jørstad, who lives in Denmark, first gained public attention when she posted photographs chronicling her pregnancy - this was particularly interesting because she…
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Although the main goal of going to the gym is a healthier lifestyle, when you've got bodybuilding in mind, the temptation is to say that the end justifies the means. Diets these days are as restrictive or flexible as you need them to be, so if you've found a way…
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This is exactly the inspiration we're all needing to help us stick to those New Year diets! A formerly obese father-of-three has been named Slimming World's Mr Sleek 2019 after shedding a whopping five stone. Ross Hebden said that he was spurred on to lose the weight after accidentally being…
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There have been 45 deaths attributed to incels in North America alone. A curious subculture which harbours hatred towards women and wider society, it lends itself to a murderous mindset. On 23 May, 2014, a lonely 22-year-old uploaded a video to YouTube entitled "Elliot Rodger's Retribution”. The same day, he…
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As we grow older, I'm sure a lot of us start wishing that there was a surefire way to look youthful for time immemorial. With people like Elle Macpherson in the world, though, it does make your wonder whether some sort of anti-ageing has been discovered, but only the rich and…
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome is often thought of as a minor health concern and, for many, an easy target for a joke - but it can have real substantial effects on lives, especially when treatment eludes those afflicted with it. It's also bound to be difficult to speak openly on the…
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When people decide to make changes in their lives, it is often down to one particular "wake up call" incident. An especially bad hangover might urge someone to cut down on drinking, for instance, or a persistent cough could be the trick to convincing someone to give up the cigarettes.…
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A woman who was pointed and laughed at when she took off her sarong at the beach has shared an important message on social media: that a bikini body is just a body with a bikini on. Shelley Proebstel was visiting Mount Maunganui Beach in New Zealand with her friend…
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Losing weight is no mean feat - it requires hard work and sacrifice, but those who embark on weight loss journeys often say that they've made lifestyle changes that will last for years and years. Someone who has done exactly this is Kat Butcher, who lost a considerable amount of…
