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Is it really harder for women to lose weight?
Traditionally, women take more pride in their appearance than men. They will get out of bed an hour earlier in order to pick the perfect outfit, masterfully position each strand of hair and apply make-up as if they were restoring the Mona Lisa.
Make school sports less traumatic and we'll have healthier adults
we are becoming increasingly exercise-shy and a new study claims to have the answer as to why: women are inevitably traumatised by school PE lessons which often involve more male-orientated activities and embarrassing uniforms. The grubby changing rooms and prospect of getting hot and sweaty in front of the boys were the main reason why over half of the girls surveyed said that PE lessons had put them off exercise for life.
'Male menopause' – Finding help is important
The notion of a male version of menopause has been around for a couple of years, but the truth is: it doesn’t really exist. Although men do experience a decline in hormone levels, in particular the male hormone testosterone, it’s not as drastic as when women experience menopause and starts happening gradually (1% a year) after a man reaches the age of 30 and can cause various sexual and physical problems.
Forget about the Olympics, we should ban fast food advertisements all year round
According to a recent report, campaigners for the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges are calling for a restriction of fast food and drinks advertising by companies such as McDonalds and Coca-Cola to ensure that they don’t subliminally influence people to buy fast food during the Olympics.
I hate advertisements as much as the next person, but hardly think that a couple of weeks of sponsorship advertising will turn an entire nation obese; the problem...
Does vitamin C help lower blood pressure?
In the United States approximately 30 percent of adults suffer from high blood pressure, sometimes simply referred to as hypertension. The condition can potentially cause dangerous health issues and at present is treated with management medication or lifestyle changes.
However, a new study suggest that vitamin C might have a modest effect on helping lower blood pressure - providing a simple and inexpensive aid to high blood pressure.
Why is food the enemy ?
Eating disorders are often associated with young women, but recent reports have shown that more and more men are being admitted into hospital to get treatment for eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. However, experts say that this is only the tip of the iceberg and that many more men might be suffering in silence, feeling like they can’t talk about it.
Can red wine assist weight loss?
Red wine has in the past been proven to be a boost to health when consumed in small quantities, with benefits seen with regards to heart health, cancer and even simple digestion.
Can the same be said when it comes to drinking red wine for weight loss?
Taking pets to work could save our hearts
Stress happens, whether it’s in the work place or simply as a result of coping with the struggles of everyday life, we all feel the pressure from time to time. It’s not pleasant, but is experienced so often by many of us that we hardly notice it, let alone notice what it’s doing to our bodies. This post will explore why it's important for employers to try and lower stress in the work place.
Obesity costs healthcare more than smoking
Smoking in the United States over the last few months has been a hotly debated topic as public smoking bans and legislation changes are being implemented to try and help curb the addictive habit.
In terms of costs to healthcare however, a new contender has stepped into the ring following a recent study as well as reports that obesity levels are far higher than expected.
Should we really blame the pill for poor choices in partners?
We all have different tastes and preferences that influence why we find our partners attractive, but a recent study has shown that these individual preferences may be influenced by whether or not we are taking the pill. However, is it really worth changing your choice of contraception? This post explores.
RT @weightloss: Morning workouts are actually better for you! Here's how to get up and get motivated for yours -- no excuses: http://t.co/IycQRz0a
20% "Fat tax" needed to help reduce growing numbers of patients suffering heart disease and obesity - http://t.co/Tighz3GD - Your thoughts?
RT @nhschoices: 5 health symptoms men shouldn't ignore http://t.co/mNTrpP6a
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