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Health: Seasonal Affective Disorder

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:39:53 GMT

SEASONAL Affective Disorder needn't put you in the shade

Reach For the Supplements!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:49:47 GMT

Achieve your New Year's resolutions with the right vitamins and minerals

Health: Food intolerance

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:30:39 GMT

ALTHOUGH dismissed in the past as being all in the mind', food intolerance is now estimated to affect up to 45 per cent of the UK population.

Health: Cleanse and restore like Gwyneth Paltrow

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:19:24 GMT

STILL suffering the after-effects of the seasonal festivities? Boost your health and vitality with a sensible detoxification programme, which can work wonders at restoring energy levels and enhancing your wellbeing. No wonder stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Salma Hayek are fans. Detox doesn't mean denial, but choosing the right healthy foods to help balance the body, neutralise toxins and kickstart your system.

Health: Fit For Anything

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:40:14 GMT

START the New Year the way you mean to carry on by focusing on your fitness to boost body and soul. However, if you're fed up with pounding away at the gym or doing endless sit-ups, try something different. Here's what top celeb trainer Jane Wake predicts will be hot when it comes to workouts for 2012

Health: Beware the diet!

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:20:31 GMT

AFTER all that Christmas excess it's hardly surprising, come the New Year, you want rid of those unwanted pounds. But instead of embarking on yet another restrictive diet - which may get results initially, only for it to all pile back on again when you stop - this year get yourself into healthy eating. Start the way you mean to carry on with a well-balanced eating regime that will not only get you trim, but boost your health too.

Health: Christmas stuffing!

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:35:50 GMT

STUDIES show you can easily pile on as much as 5lb over the Christmas season. It's hardly surprising when you realise that most of us consume around 6,000 calories on Christmas Day alone! The trick to avoid pigging out is to pace yourself and not feel pressurised into eat everything in sight. With a little know-how, you can still keep it healthy and enjoy your festive feast without adding inches to your waistline.

Health: Festive spirits

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:02:16 GMT

DURING the run-up to Christmas, the opportunity to overdo the drink is greater than ever - one survey has revealed alcohol consumption in the UK shoots up over 40 per cent in December.

Health: Make an entrance

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:37:11 GMT

NEARLY 80 per cent of our communication is through body language, so it's important to make sure that your body is sending out the right signals

Health: Be the life and soul!

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:36:59 GMT

CHRISTMAS is on the way - and it's time to party. But if being the life and soul of get-togethers doesn't come naturally to you, this can fill you with dread.

Health: Celeb confidence tips

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:36:47 GMT

IT wasn't until I was 16 or 17 that I was able to start really feeling confident in myself.'

Health: Beat the cravings!

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:30:35 GMT

FIND yourself constantly craving crisps, obsessing about chocolate or dreaming of pizza? When you're trying to lose weight, always longing for the type of foods you are trying to avoid is not uncommon, but such constant cravings could also be a sign of an imbalance in the diet or emotional stress, prompting the need for a comforting treat. When an attack of the munchies does strike, here's how to read the signs and keep those cravings at bay

Health: Get it nailed like Katy Perry

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:29:01 GMT

PERFECTLY manicured, strong healthy nails can work wonders for a woman's confidence. Just take a look at the sleek, chic talons of stars such as Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Simpson. However, the state of your nails can also reveal a great deal about the state of your health too - the strength, shape, texture and colour can all provide clues to possible deficiencies and potential health problems. Don't ignore the warning signs and help keep your nails in great shape.

Health: High energy

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:05:29 GMT

According to a recent study, the thing most women want in life is more energy. At this time of year, with fewer sunlight hours and darker days, energy levels can fall, leaving us feeling tired and lifeless. Reaching for comfort food can often make things worse - depriving your body of important nutrients will only make you feel even more exhausted. While constant tiredness can be a sign of an underlying health problem, there's plenty you can do to boost your overall vitality, whatever the cause.

Health: Cold comfort

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:23:16 GMT

THE common cold and flu affects around 15 million people in the UK annually, with the average adult suffering between two to five colds every year. Adele, Sir Mick Jagger and Sir Elton John have all been stricken by colds and flu this year, forcing them to cancel concerts. Stay healthy throughout the winter by boosting your immune system. Not only will it strengthen your body's defences against infection, but it will make you more able to fight off illness if, and when, it does strike.

Thunder thyroids

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:17:31 GMT

SHE may have been the envy of all her fans as she showed off her fabulous, slimline figure just months after having baby Ethan last July, but Dannii Minogue has revealed that she was actually suffering from a thyroid disorder that made her lose so much weight. It is estimated that thyroid problems now affect around one in five people by the time they reach 60, with the majority being women. Here's how to spot the signs early and get the help you need.

Health: Work it!

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:23:01 GMT

WANT to get the most from your workout? Then you've got to keep it interesting and fun. Using the same old machines, taking the same classes, doing exactly the same routine each session will do nothing to improve your long-term goals and could put you off exercising altogether. According to Kelly Brook, variety is the key to staying motivated. So now's the time to give your workout a makeover which will really keep you energised throughout the winter.

Health: Treasure your chest!

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:08:25 GMT

Showing a little cleavage is so in right now - just check out stars such as Jessica Biel, Kelly Brook and Scarlett Johansson, whose perfect decolletage never fails to turn heads. Forget surgery or implants, the secret to making the most of your boobs is to always wear a correctly fitting bra. Not only will it flatter and give you a fantastic shape, it will also support your breasts properly, prevent sagging or pain, improve your posture and boost your confidence.

Monthly meltdown: how to avoid killer PMS

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:03:35 GMT

JUST 15 years ago, some doctors were still claiming that PMS (premenstrual syndrome) didn't exist.

High Anxiety: Phobias

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:53:57 GMT

IT'S natural to feel anxious from time to time but, for many people, these feelings can be so extreme that they seriously affect their life. According to the charity MIND, almost a fifth of the population suffer with a phobia. For years, David Beckham has struggled with an obsessive compulsive disorder which compels him to keep things neat and tidy, while Uma Thurman is claustrophobic and Nicole Kidman has a real fear of butterflies. Experts agree, to overcome these incapacitating feelings, you need to confront the cause

Sleep: Nap stars!

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:32:08 GMT

TAKING a short nap during the day can not only work wonders at relieving stress, it is also good for your physical health too. Scientists have discovered that taking a Mediterranean-style siesta does more than just refresh the mind and body, it can help increase alertness, boost brain power and enhance your general wellbeing. One study has shown that taking daytime naps at least three times a week can even help lower the risk of heart problems. Here's how to exert a little snooze control.

OK! Health: Take the plunge like Julia Roberts

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:55:58 GMT

SPENT your holidays beside a pool or near the sea and rediscovered the joys of swimming? Be sure to keep up the good work now you're home. Swimming is one of the best all-round forms of exercise and gliding through the water is not only a great way to stay in shape, it also helps you feel good too - and if you can't swim, it's never too late to learn. No wonder stars such as Julia Roberts and Hayden Panettiere love the water.

The burning issue of cystitis

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:41:37 GMT

ONE in five women will suffer from cystitis at some stage in their lives. This painful and debilitating condition affects 1.7 million women in the UK every year, with the largest group of sufferers aged between 18 and 35, and celebrities such as Billie Piper and Caprice are not immune either.

Take the acid test

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:32:46 GMT

IT'S important the body maintains a stable pH balance between acids and alkalines for it to function effectively. Some experts claim that when we're stressed or overload on sugar, our bodies produce too much acid which can result in problems such as fatigue, mood swings and depression. No wonder stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Kirsten Dunst and Billie Piper all boost the alkaline content of their diet to keep in shape. Here's how to keep your system on an even keel

Keeping it real

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:59:02 GMT

YOU'VE worked hard to get that body bikini-ready for the beach, so don't blow all that effort you've made eating sensibly and exercising regularly by spending your two weeks away glued to your sunlounger and overindulging. Wherever they are in the world, celebs such as Jennifer Aniston, Naomi Campbell and Geri Halliwell always find time for exercise. Enjoying your hard-earned break doesn't mean healthy living has to go out of the window. Here's how to boost body and soul and stay holiday hot!