Wellness tips, fitness advice, and health related breakthroughs.
Wellness tips, fitness advice, and health related breakthroughs.
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People can be very particular about their tastes in coffee. Just go to any coffee shop in your town and you'll soon realise this, especially if you get stuck behind the guy ordering a skinny mocha frappe latte with light soy milk and an extra shot of sugar-free caramel syrup…
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A new trend is adding weight to the argument that men are more concerned with their looks than we tend to think. With a prescribed norm provided by television, advertising, and glossy magazines, men are under more pressure than ever to look the part. However, the pursuit of perfection has…
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Ever since our caveman ancestors figured out that holding raw animal flesh close to the flames made that flesh taste so much better, humans have been eating (and absolutely loving) meat. Whether we're talking steak, burgers, or cured meats like chorizo or sausage, there's no greater testament to human ingenuity than…
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It has long been known that smoking cigarettes is an incredibly unhealthy habit, but the true extent of the damage caused by lighting up is still being established today. A recent study conducted by Vanderbilt University found that it takes smokers' hearts upwards of 15 years to fully recover from…
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As a man, I'll never experience the act of giving birth, and I'm totally fine with that. Based on what I've seen in television and the movies, it looks incredibly painful. Some new dads put on contraptions so they can see what it feels like to breastfeed; should they ever invent…
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There are few things in the world more delicious and satisfying to consume than bacon and booze. There's nothing better that necking back a few pints of cold lager at the end of a long day, and then waking up the next morning and tucking into a yummy bacon roll.…
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With an all-nighter on the horizon and the idea of brewing a coffee too much to handle at that particular point, many of my university days were spent with a six-pack (or more) of Red Bull by my side. That way, I could get my assignment done (or finish off…
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The body positivity movement is growing stronger and stronger on social media. With rates of bulimia and anorexia rising higher with each passing year, self-care and self-esteem movements have sprung up to promote healthier self-esteem among the general public. However, it does seem as though the body positivity movement is…
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We all loved baked beans. Enjoyed as part of a delicious Full English Breakfast, spread over some toast or a jacket potato or eaten cold out of the can on many a camping trip (or day at university), they're versatile and nutritious, but most importantly, they're delicious. But when you're…
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When Josie Desgrand was 16 years old, she weighed 280 pounds. At high school, she was constantly bullied over her weight, and it shattered her self-confidence. However, now the teenager, who hails from Queensland, Australia, has revealed a stunning transformation. Thanks to some healthy lifestyle changes, she has lost an…
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Megan Rixson, a student from Luton, Bedfordshire in England, recently went to a salon she hadn't been to before - and things turned out far worse than she expected. On October 19, the 20-year-old went to an unnamed salon where she was hoping to get some eyelash extensions, but things…
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There are few foods more delicious than chocolate. Seriously, growing up with two dentists for parents, I was always aware of the dual nature of this particular candy. On the one hand, it was such a wonderful treat to bite into something caramel-filled and nougaty from time to time, and…
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Some people just never know when to take holidays. Seriously, it's like they're allergic to putting their feet up and relaxing - while the rest of us like to enjoy holidays abroad or a nice little staycation. But did you know that being lazy is actually more healthy than toiling…
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We've all cultivated morning routines. That might include going to the gym, taking a shower, cooking breakfast, walking the dog, yelling at the cat, or just looking at BS on the internet until you can't put off going to work any longer. Everybody's different, but there's one simple thing we…
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As cannabis continues to attain a legal status in more and more places across the globe, thousands - if not millions - of new users are starting to tout it as some kind of wonder drug. And, indeed, it does have some definite benefits. It has proven to have therapeutic…
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For a great deal of us, staying in shape is a constant struggle. We can try to eat healthily and go to the gym as often as possible, but - every now and then - we may end up dipping below/sneaking above our target weight. This isn't necessarily a terrible…
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Losing weight is so tough, isn't it? At face value - in terms of cold, hard numbers - losing weight is a matter of making sure the calories you intake are smaller than the calories you consume. But in reality, that means plenty of exercise, careful planning, and eating at…
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We've not even reached the end of October yet, and already there are hints of Christmas no matter where you look. Stores are stocked with advent calendars and festive wrapping, online retailers are bombarding us with advertisements for 'the perfect gift', and - if your family are anything like mine -…
