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22 Apr 2009 by Carole McAlister
Osteoporosis is a common health problem in this country. As many as 1 in 2 women over the age of 50 will have osteoporosis. A sedentary lifestyle with a lack of weight-bearing exercise is a risk factor. Osteoporosis results in bones becoming less dense and more “honeycombed”. The bones are therefore more easily broken, especially if you have an injury such as a fall. Oestrogen is a....
16 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
Not everyone enjoys the winter months. Long dark evening make it difficult to get out in the fresh air, wind and weather encourages you to stay indoors, low temperatures turn you to comfort foods and the combination of central heating and frosty outdoors can make your skin dry and tight. But it doesn't have to be like that! Here are some ways to energise the winter months so you look and feel....
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9 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
The answer lies in your metabolism, that little engine in your body that burns calories all day, every day. Because of genetics, some women burn fat faster than others. But age, weight, diet and exercise habits also play a role. s women age, their metabolisms slow down, mainly because they are losing five or six pounds of muscle each decade starting in the mid-20s. Which basically translates....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Fats can be classed as either good or bad. Bad fats are the ones found in hard cheese, cakes, chocolate, ready meals and pastries. Good fats are the ones found in oily fish, nuts, seeds and olive oil and have so many benefits to your health such help to give you glowing skin, help lubricate your joints, hormone function, boost your metabolism and lower cholesterol. Good fats also help to....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Question Which fats are my friend? Answer Fats that are found in hard cheeses, cakes, chocolates are the ones that are bad and you should try to eat less of. Fats that can be found in oily fish, nuts, seeds and olive oil are the good ones and actually help burn body fat.
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