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Is capitalism unhealthy?

Is capitalism unhealthy?

Considering whether to renew your private health and fitness club membership or struggling to find an affordable course of swimming lessons for your child? In other words, are you amongst the haves or the have-nots when it comes to making choices about your health? This capitalist society, which is...
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10 tips for summer hair health

Summer is most people's favourite time of year but it can play havoc with your hair....
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Women and depression

Statistics show a major gap in gender when it comes to depression sufferers. But is there...
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7 ways to spring clean your life

Spring is the traditional time when we clear out the cobwebs and start afresh. This year...
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10 tips for avoiding illness on holiday

When you’ve looked forward to your holiday all year the last thing you want is to...
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Why diets are bad for you

How many different diets have you tried? Are you the first to jump on board when a new...
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Easy steps to reducing your cholesterol thumb

Easy steps to reducing your cholesterol

There are two types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is bad for you,...
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5 healthy pick-me-up foods thumb

5 healthy pick-me-up foods

Whether heading out for an exercise session or suffering from a mid-afternoon slump,...
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How stressed are you?

We all benefit from a little ‘good’ stress in our lives – it enables us...
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10 everyday tips for maintaining healthy hair thumb

10 everyday tips for maintaining healthy hair

Lots of things can affect the health of your hair and scalp, from choosing the right hair...
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Back pain quiz: Are your everyday habits hurting your back? thumb

Back pain quiz: Are your everyday habits hurting your back?

Back pain is responsible for more sick days and doctor’s visits than most ailments...
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10 health mistakes your man is probably making thumb

10 health mistakes your man is probably making

From workouts to healthy diets, many of us make an effort to look after ourselves....
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The 10 worst female health habits

From workouts to healthy diets, many of us make an effort to look after ourselves.
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10 steps to a healthier working day thumb

10 steps to a healthier working day

Feeling tired, disorganised, anxious, tense or suffering from stress in the workplace?
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7 ways to harness your positivity

A negative outlook usually leads to negative experiences, but taking an optimistic...
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10 ways good health impacts on your everyday life thumb

10 ways good health impacts on your everyday life

General good health impacts on every area of life, from promoting great relationships to...
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