Wellness tips, fitness advice, and health related breakthroughs.
Wellness tips, fitness advice, and health related breakthroughs.
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People say that beauty is only skin deep, but for some people, it's their skin that's the problem, and try as they might they just can't keep their body free of blemishes, sports, zits or blackheads. Acne is often the worst of these dermatological issues since it's not really down…
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There's nothing better than a long lie-in, right? Seriously, every morning when my alarm sounds, I moan and groan and pray to God for an act of divine intervention to make sure I get to stay in bed just a little bit longer. The thing is, I don't really appreciate…
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You know, people have some weird ways of burning off steam in their spare time, and some of those pursuits can seem pretty strange, or even dangerous to your average layman. Some people enjoy bungee jumping, others like rock-climbing or boxing. But now a motel-owner who hails from Ontario, Canada, has…
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Where would our meals be without fries? They'd be a lot worse, right? I sure think so. Whether you like them thick-cut, Cajun-flavoured, or extra-skinny, there's no denying that they make or break your lunch, and are probably the most moreish item on your average menu. The one downside of…
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For many men out there, going bald is one of the worst parts of getting older. Seriously, it sucks to be in your mid-twenties and start losing the volume and thickness of your hair. Maybe your pate looks like a cue-ball, or maybe your widow's peak is getting more and…
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For many people around the world (including myself), this morning represented the first time in quite a few days that we woke up, and didn't feel the crushing weight of stuffing holding us down. It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving was already a week ago, but all you need for…
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When you browse the beauty aisle at the department store, you see a vast array of products, but how often do you check the ingredients? And how closely do you follow those directions in tiny font? It's tempting to just slop on that skin cream, make-up and hair dye, but…
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Some people say that laughter is the best medicine, but for toddler Jack Young, his constant fits of giggles were almost what killed him. Many people, including his parents at first, thought that Jack was simply a happy and easily-amused little boy who laughed a lot. But little did they…
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Let's be honest: over the next six weeks or so, all thoughts of a diet are going to absolutely fly out of the window. Summer's come and gone, the need for a delicious summer bod has gone with it, but ahead of gym memberships and weight loss pledges come the…
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Coffee, juice and tea are all viable options, but when that feeling of thirst hits, many people around the world like to resort to a nice soda. Fizzy and sweet with a couple of ice cubes to ensure that you're getting the best taste every time, most people have enjoyed…
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Sometimes, all you need in life is the support of a parent to make you achieve the impossible. Someone who knows that all too well is 24-year-old Stephanie Sykes. Stephanie, an administrative assistant who hails from County Durham in England, used to be obese before her own mom gave her the…
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A self-described "hermit" who admitted that she ate "non-stop" for over two years detailed how she went from a size 32 all the way down to a size 14, with the help of a new diet accomplished alongside her mother. Stephanie went from lying around and gorging to exercise and healthy…
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Picture this. You're sitting on the sofa in your fancy pajamas, as the windows are shut and Netflix blares in front of you. The credits on that episode of Friends finish rolling, but before the next episode starts, Netflix stops everything to ask if you're still... y'know, alive. You know…
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It's amazing how much we have to juggle our social life with exercise and fitness. There have been many guilty occasions where I've shafted the gym and gone to hang out with friends. But all it takes is a few too many beers and not enough time spent on the…
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Although you don't really think of it much of the time, a huge part of living in the food world is all about innovation. Food companies are forever trying to top themselves with new burgers, dips and sides, or they're trying to figure out ways to improve on flagship offerings.…
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We don't often think about how much we take our five senses for granted, but if we were to lose just one of them, it would change our lives forever. Just think about never being able to experience the sight of your loved ones' face, or the sound of music,…
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When it comes to personal health and hygiene, I really think there is nothing more important than looking after your teeth. Nobody wants to grow old and lose their beautiful pearly whites - with false teeth and dentures a grim reality for those of us who don't grasp how important…
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Sometimes, it takes something very weird to motivate us to make a big change. Maybe hearing a beautiful piece of music is what inspires you to learn a musical instrument, or watching a travel documentary might convince you to give up your day job and go backpacking around the world. And…
