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When your energy dips during the day, do you reach for popular pick-me-up snacks? Those sugary snacks, along with tea and coffee, are making you overweight and are, in fact, stressing your adrenals. Over time this may lead to adrenal…
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The health benefits of watercress were revered in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and by the Anglo-Saxons. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, located his first hospital close to a spring to ensure fresh watercress for his patients. Watercress…
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Did you know that giving your pet an extra ‘little’ treat can have a large impact on their weight? Combined with a common misconception of what a healthy weight looks like, the current pet obesity epidemic is no surprise. Many pet owners…
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You may think that low-calorie or low-sugar varieties of your favourite soft drinks are healthier than full-sugar alternatives, but researchers have uncovered a potential link between the sweeteners they contain and depression. In a US…
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Weight gain, especially around the waist, is a problem that many people face as they get older. Although a more sedentary lifestyle, or more fattening diet are often blamed, researchers in the USA have also identified an enzyme which…
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Researchers analysing the weight of over one million children have found that those living in areas with the most fast-food takeaways were more likely to be overweight or obese, especially those of secondary school age. As the number of…
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If you don’t have a pet but are planning to have one, know that they suffer from lifestyle wellness issues just like us. Many of us have struggled with the weight issues of our pet. If you intend to get your family a canine, know that some…
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The popularity of celebrity fitness routines shows no sign of abetting. Celebs come and go, often from international stardom to total obscurity in the blink of an eye - so why are we so drawn to their exercise programs? And more…
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Most women who want to establish a great health and fitness regime, realise the importance of cardiovascular and resistance training (aerobic and toning activities) and factor these into their workouts. However, there are three key elements…
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There are several signs that parents should watch for: Your child is losing weight as noticed by his pediatrician during successive visits. Your child doesn’t outgrow clothes each season. You can clearly see your child’s ribs…
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