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10 ways to a healthier and better you
Lose weight Lose weight by going on a safe weight loss plan. Just by losing weight, you will feel better and healthier. You will look good and feel great. That should be your mantra. ‘I look good an...read more
9 ideas to assist you to actively lose weight
Getting active is the only way to sensibly lose weight. The objective of dieting is to lower levels of body fat. But diets can starve the body so you not only lose fat but hard-earned m...read more
Anorexia nervosa: body to skeleton
Anorexia nervosa, or anorexia, is a type of eating disorder that mainly affects adolescent girls and young women. A person with this disease has an intense fear of gaining weight and limits t...read more
Being pregnant as a vegan
How much weight you gain during your pregnancy has a marked impact on the baby's size and health at birth. If you were underweight prior to your pregnancy, you should try to gain 28-40 pounds. Average weight ...read more
Bulimia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa, or bulimia, is a type of eating disorder. Someone with bulimia eats a lot of food in a short amount of time (bingeing) and then tries to get rid of the caloriesread moreDo genes determine your death?
A common question about ageing is whether or not genes have an important role to play; in other words does it matter who your ancestors are and does that have much bearing on how long you will live? Obviously...read more
Find out the truth about weight loss
There are a lot of things said about weight loss that are just not true. Keep reading to see how these beliefs are myths and are now going to be unmythed. Myth 1 If you stop eating regular...read more
Nutrition for everyone: healthy weight
Whether you want to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, it’s important to understand the connection between the energy your body takes in (through the foods you eat and the beverages you drink) and the energy your...read more
Obesity & calorie burning
Health consequences of obesity Obesity has recently been listed as a major independent risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Previously, it was considered a minor risk factor associated with many of its ...read more
Weight loss and your metabolism: don't believe it all
Myth number 1 It is better to eat smaller meals more often, say every two to three hours, rather than eating two to three big meals a day. You know how babies are usually ‘demand fed’ meaning instead of being fed...read more
What you need to know about cholesterol
Definition Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found in all parts of the body. This includes the nervous system, skin, muscle, liver, intestines, and heart. It is made by the body and also obtained from an...read more
Why do we gain weight?
Why do many people tend to gain weight as they get older? The answer is both simple and complex. The simple answer is that they begin to take in more calories than they use or burn. Assuming ...read more
