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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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A 7-step guide to leaving your worries behind thumb

A 7-step guide to leaving your worries behind

While worrying is necessary for spurring us on to achieve our goals, chronic worrying can...
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Think positively to 'make your own luck' thumb

Think positively to 'make your own luck'

Ever feel as though some people have more luck than you? Inject your life with some much-...
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Negative body image: are women to blame? thumb

Negative body image: are women to blame?

Women are bombarded by negative body image messages at every turn – but are women...
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The stress spot test thumb

The stress spot test

Stress is the energy your mind produces as a result of mental activity just like a...
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The top 10 hay fever remedies thumb

The top 10 hay fever remedies

Hay fever is the most common form of allergy in the UK but help is at hand.
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Are you a risk taker? thumb

Are you a risk taker?

Life is full of risks, some people seek them out for pleasure and others do their best to...
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Are you a 'conscious risk taker' when it comes to sex? thumb

Are you a 'conscious risk taker' when it comes to sex?

Behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings looks at women's attitude to risk and what it...
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The spiritual benefits of running and walking thumb

The spiritual benefits of running and walking

The benefits of running or brisk walking far exceed the physical: Tibetan lama Sakyong...
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10 of the most surprising health facts thumb

10 of the most surprising health facts

There is so much information around when it comes to health and fitness that it can be...
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10 hidden health dangers in the food you eat every day thumb

10 hidden health dangers in the food you eat every day

How healthy are the foods you choose to eat? You might be surprised to discover that even...
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7 'good' health habits that could be bad for you thumb

7 'good' health habits that could be bad for you

Think you know what’s good for you? You may be surprised. Take a look at these...
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7 health statistics that will shock you thumb

7 health statistics that will shock you

From your BMI to your heart rate, healthy living often revolves around numbers.
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10 tips for summer hair health thumb

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 thumb

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 thumb

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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