‘Tis the time for binge exercising

 It is a pattern that is repeated every year. Binge eating and excessive drinking over the Christmas period is followed by a nationwide fitness drive that lasts about as long as the turkey and plum pudding heartburn. Health experts are warning people to avoid falling into the trap of “binge exercising”, which can swiftly lead […]

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‘Tis the time for binge exercising

 It is a pattern that is repeated every year. Binge eating and excessive drinking over the Christmas period is followed by a nationwide fitness drive that lasts about as long as the turkey and plum pudding heartburn. Health experts are warning people to avoid falling into the trap of “binge exercising”, which can swiftly lead […]

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Through the eyes of a child

Research shows that parents – even the super-diligent ones – tend to overlook the health of their children’s eyes. Yes, they make a point of taking them to regular appointments to go and see the dentist, but an eye examination is rarely on the ‘to do’ list. According to research by The Eyecare Trust, a […]

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Mood and weight loss

Studies have shown that dieting does have an effect on psychological wellbeing. Famous early studies in the 20th century on men who were deprived of food for periods of months on low-calorie regimes did find that they became more fixated on food for example. Professor Peter Rogers from the University of Bristol is an expert […]

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Yo-yoing bad for skin and bones

Yo-yo dieting has one very obvious effect on skin – constantly losing and regaining weight can leave permanent stretch marks and sagging and drooping skin. ‘Of course, this depends on how much weight you gain and lose, how often and also your age and the elasticity of the skin, but it is a common issue,’ […]

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Yo-yoing bad for skin and bones

Yo-yo dieting has one very obvious effect on skin – constantly losing and regaining weight can leave permanent stretch marks and sagging and drooping skin. ‘Of course, this depends on how much weight you gain and lose, how often and also your age and the elasticity of the skin, but it is a common issue,’ […]

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How to stay calm at Christmas

Christmas is one of the most eagerly awaited events in the whole year, but for many people, Yuletide cheer comes at a price. According to the mental health charity, Mind, one on five adults say that they suffer high stress levels during the festive season. “Although it’s a happy time for many, as the countdown […]

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How to stay calm at Christmas

Christmas is one of the most eagerly awaited events in the whole year, but for many people, Yuletide cheer comes at a price. According to the mental health charity, Mind, one on five adults say that they suffer high stress levels during the festive season. “Although it’s a happy time for many, as the countdown […]

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