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According to a recent study, indulging in some football fun has a whole range of health benefits. Whether you play relaxed games with friends or join a league, playing football is good for all-round fitness, and helps a range of lifestyle-related diseases. It seems men worry less when playing football, and women can gain from a sense of camaraderie while staying active. With World Cup fever in the air, this is the perfect time to get into the ‘beautiful game’. (more…)

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If you thought that the main problem with fizzy drinks was that you could end up overweight, there’s now an additional concern for the health conscious: the contents of fizzy drinks can cause you to age quicker, too. The fact that fizzy drinks contain so much sugar is bad enough, but phosphates have now been found to be an added problem for fizzy drink lovers. Before reaching for that can, remember that it comes with ageing effects, and consider some healthier alternatives. (more…)

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Are you having difficulty trying to quit smoking? Well, recent research done by scientists has suggested that your genes may be responsible for your addiction. Researchers from Oxford University, the University of North Carolina and the Icelandic company deCODE have discovered three genetic mutations that make one more susceptible to nicotine addiction. (more…)

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According to statistics, one in four Britons will suffer from some form of mental illness in any given year, and anxiety and depression are the most common mental health problems in the UK. Between eight and 12 per cent of the British population will suffer from depression in their lives, and women are more susceptible than men. The usual treatment for depression is a prescription for antidepressant drugs, but these come with serious side-effects. Unless you’re suffering from serious depression, you might want to try natural cures for depression before you take a trip to the pharmacy. (more…)

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The easiest way to healthy hair is through a healthy diet. If you feel like you’ve tried every product and remedy that there is and you hair still looks limp or dull, you might need to work on it from the inside out by changing your diet. The good news is that a healthy food plan doesn’t have to be unpleasant, and the even better news is that it’ll have positive affects on other aspects of your health, too. (more…)

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The organic trend is on the up and up in the UK – and that’s for a reason. Organic vegetables are grown without artificial fertilisers or pesticides, making them healthier for you, and better for the environment. With pesticides wreaking havoc on wildlife, and linked to cancer, it makes sense to go organic. But, because of the relatively small scale of organic farming in the UK, switching to a greener organic lifestyle can be expensive. One way to save money and still eat well is to grow your own greenhouse vegetables. (more…)

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There is heavily supported evidence out there that confirms that a calorie restriction diet may drastically improve your chances of longevity. Studies have shown that a calorie restriction diet lowers your cholesterol and blood pressure, and people who stick to a limited calorie diet have a decreased chance of getting cancer and diabetes. (more…)

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A long-term study reported in the Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association shows that women who walk at least two hours a week, especially those who walk at a fast pace (three miles an hour or faster), have a significantly lower of stroke than women who don’t walk. Running, although it has great benefits for your heart and health in general, can stress your joints. And strangely enough, modern running shoes might contribute to this stress. The answer? Walk fast, don’t run. (more…)

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Summer is just around the corner, and there are many ways to cool down, such as swimming, going to the beach and sipping a healthy summer fruit smoothie. Smoothies are great because they taste like milkshakes without the added calories of ice cream, chocolate and cream. There are many ways to create an easy fruit smoothie using things that you have lying around your kitchen. Pineapples, pears, peaches and mangoes all make delicious additions to a cool summer fruit smoothie. (more…)