The top 10 European countries burning the most calories during sex

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A new study reveals the European countries burning the most calories during sex. Research conducted by online fitness resource Total Shape analysed data on key calorie-burning indicators in each European country, including the average weight of men and women and the calories calculated by the average duration of the activity in seconds. This data then […]

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Should we be counting calories?

Calorie counting and tracking is a great way of learning about calories and macronutrient content of food and is a great starting point for a lifestyle change. It’s not something that we should be aiming to do forever and it is essential to learn healthy habits (eating slowly and mindfully and choosing healthy options) and […]

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The science of overeating

What happens to your body due to overeating? The average person’s stomach can cope with around one and one-and-a-half litres of food before feeling the urge to throw up, but can stretch to accommodate four times that much before a rupture occurs. Your stomach expands like a balloon and pushes against the other organs making […]

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An insight into obesity

In tribal societies, obesity is often seen as a sign of health and beauty. However, in the developed world it is regarded as a disease that mainly affects the poor. It wasn’t always like this: Our ancestors were hunter gatherers and didn’t always have energy ready. During the harsh Neolithic winters food was scarce and […]

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