Wellness tips, fitness advice, and health related breakthroughs.
Wellness tips, fitness advice, and health related breakthroughs.
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In the breakfast food Hall of Fame, there's plenty to enjoy on any given day, but tell me, folks: is there any food you eat, at breakfast or at any other point, as good as bacon?! When you first place those crispy, greasy strips into your mouth, it's easy to…
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Have you ever been to the gym in January? For the regular gym goers amongst you, the New Year gym hype fills these much-loved establishments with masses of flabby bodies trying to work off that Christmas cheese and chocolate. For those of us usually averse to regular workouts, January marks…
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When you're young, it seems like the world is your oyster - and that's exactly how it felt for university rowing captain Alice Vodden, 20, from Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, UK. Alice, who was aiming for gold at the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta, had her dreams dashed after being told by doctors that…
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It wasn't that long ago that vaping was a pretty rare thing to see. Originally associated with hipsters or tech obsessives jumping on a new craze, it's become so much more than that in 2018. Now there are vaping stores all over the place and half the people you see…
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It's often hard to keep up with the research taking place about what keeps us fit and healthy. The fact is that there are plenty of positives and negatives to various foods, so it can be hard to pin down what exactly we should be having. However, it's rare that…
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Niamah Haddow looked and felt like a different woman on her wedding day - but this wasn't by sheer chance: the 24-year-old had shed almost half of her body weight, dropping from a UK size 22 (US size 18) to a UK size 10 (US size 6) over the course of…
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Back when photography was first invented, it was only the richest and fanciest members of society who got to enjoy it. Now, fast-forward almost two centuries, just about everyone is carrying a camera-equipped smartphone with them wherever they go. And, boy, do we know how to use them. We take…
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What would it take for you to totally change your appearance? In my case, probably something pretty dramatic would have to occur for me to take dieting and exercising more seriously. Of course, within every overweight man is someone slim and trim, and within every skinny shrimp is a gigantic…
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The body positivity movement is helping loads of people around the world embrace their flaws and learn to love themselves, no matter what shape they are. It might feel to some as though the movement has been predominantly female-focused thus far, but there are more and more plus-size male models…
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Christmas dinner is one of the best parts of the festive season, and just listing the ingredients out loud is usually enough t0 make my mouth water. Turkey and stuffing, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes and Brussel sprouts. Simply delicious. But a more negative aspect of the Christmas dinner is…
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Although they can be useful for a quick boost of vigour in a pinch, we all know that deep down, drinking energy drinks is not good for you at all. A study last month revealed that just a can of Red Bull or Monster narrows your blood vessels in just…
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We all have dreams that we wish would come true: hopes and aspirations that are near and dear to our hearts, some of which are attainable, others which are impossible. Every once in a while however, an impossible dream becomes attainable, and people get what they really desire. Schoolgirl Leah McDonald…
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When you really think about it, people have all kinds of weird habits that we find socially acceptable. Some people bite their nails, or chew their hair, or shred tissue paper, and most of the time's it's pretty weird (maybe even irritating) but ultimately harmless. However, some people take this too…
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If you're making a stir fry or tucking into some sushi and you're in need of a little flavour kick, then I think you could do a lot worse than adding a drop or two of soy sauce. Spices and oils are all well and good, but soy sauce is…
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A woman who lost her right arm in a brutal car accident has now managed to regain her self-confidence through pole-dancing. Back in January 2017, Becca Slater's life changed forever after her vehicle skidded on a patch of black ice on the road while on her way to a cornet…
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With the chilly arrival of December, most people are settling nicely into their winter bods. However, others are still valiantly avoiding the excessive amount of sweet treats available, instead drinking protein shake after protein shake after hitting the gym. But one personal trainer is here to tell you that protein…
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It's remarkable how changing just one small part of your diet can help you to reap great results down the line. Even cutting out just one thing can be the difference between being round and curvy or slim and trim. For driving instructor Clare Gibbons, the transformation didn't come until she…
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Medicine has come an astounding way in the last century, but there are still some battles that need to be fought, with various diseases and illnesses that we are yet to cure or find a suitable treatment for. However, there are occasionally some remarkable developments, such as a recent study…
