Wellness tips, fitness advice, and health related breakthroughs.
Wellness tips, fitness advice, and health related breakthroughs.
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The impossible beauty standards that are heralded in glossy magazines, and now by so-called Instagram "models" continue to infuriate society at large. Not only is it hard not to feel the pressure to conform to these ideals, but they're also stringent - allowing very little room for alternative conceptions of what…
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If you like piña coladas, you're not much into health food, and you're really into champagne, your next vacation could be a flat-belly nightmare. While vacations are usually a much-needed, well-deserved break from life at work and home and you may feel you have to treat yourself, the free-spirited high…
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While we have graduated beyond having our heads shoved into lockers and getting our lunch money stolen, it's apparent that this new age of internet bullies work around the clock. But regardless of whether Twitter is your medium of choice, or if you prefer posting memes on Instagram, one thing…
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There have been plenty of diets over the years that have risen and fallen in popularity, being championed by various fitness gurus or celebrities from Hollywood and reality television. There are a few that will come to mind - but one you will likely have heard come up a lot…
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As advanced as our medical understanding may be in the modern age, there is still a huge margin for human error when it comes to treating certain conditions. Some illnesses just aren't as easy to spot without the correct equipment, and other times - unfortunately - a doctor's opinion may…
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If there is one positive impact that Instagram has had on the world, it's the rise in body positivity. The picture sharing app, which has risen to be one of the most influential on the planet, has given birth to a wave of body positive influencers who teach their followers…
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Americans may be surprised to learn they don't know the Chinese diet nearly as well as they think they do. American Chinese food is notoriously inauthentic, and the culture is one that Americans aren't as always well-versed in. From the food they eat to the way it's prepared to the…
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I don't know what it says about me, but Aldi is easily my favourite grocery store to go in my daily life. With the range of products available matched only by Aldi's kindness on your wallet, I'd imagine I'm not the only one. I can get something for dinner and…
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There are plenty of times that we find ourselves in bathrooms, aware of how other people are washing their hands. If you're waiting to get to the sink, soap, hand towels or hand dryer in a busy public bathroom, it's easy to look over and wonder why that person thinks…
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My mother would always tell me that the only difference between an ugly person and a beautiful one is a good smile. Okay, so she just so happens to be a dental hygienist, and thus is a little bit biased, but it's still a good point. A clean mouth and…
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For most of us who are committed to shedding the pounds by way of regular exercise and a disciplined eating plan, there's a very good chance you've heard of the ketogenic diet. Starting off as an alternate way of eating for those suffering from epilepsy, the keto diet has become…
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At the age of 22, Laura Micetich weighed 300lbs and was facing multiple health difficulties. She was living a life of excess, eating unhealthily and not working out. Laura was struggling with hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure and prediabetes. She realised that without a radical change in diet and lifestyle, her youth…
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Not too long ago, restaurants and food outlets across America came to a standstill when it was discovered batches of Romaine lettuce were giving people E. coli. About 200 people were sickened in the E. coli outbreak and five people died. The outbreak, which started in the spring, is now…
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When it comes to meal prep, it can be easy to get stuck in the same old routine with the same old recipes. While consistency is key when it comes to achieving your health and fitness goals, boredom can also lead to some unwise choices when spontaneity strikes. Whether you…
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With a relationship comes kisses, cuddles and lots (and I mean lots) of meals together. So much so that one in four Americans has failed a diet because their partner led them astray, according to new research. Sucks to hear that your boo could be stopping you from reaching your…
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As a child, Shay Saucier was just like any other. She was lively, energetic, and she exercised every single day. However, as soon as she reached puberty, something strange happened. All of a sudden, she started gaining weight. Not just a little weight, either, but a worryingly significant amount. Then…
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As we start to get older, there are several things we may notice happening to our bodies: we don't have enough energy to handle those late Friday nights quite like we used to, our hair and skin starts to need a lot more upkeep than the occasional scrub or wash,…
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We all have to give into our fast food vices from time to time, and it turns out celebrities do too. Not even the stars can resist a good McDonald's or Taco Bell binge every now and then, despite the unforgiving lens of scrutiny they fall under if the world feels they…
