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Sex and Cancer Connection in the Spotlight

Dr Paul Zollinger-Read | Posted 07.06.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Dr Paul Zollinger-Read

Cancers at the back of the tongue and in the tonsils have become more common over the past 20 years, with many of these linked to HPV 16 infection. Some experts believe that one of the main ways the virus spreads to the back part of the mouth and throat is through oral sex.

Top Tips to Get in Shape for the Beach

Realbuzz.com | Posted 05.06.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Realbuzz.com

Want a sexy, toned bikini body ready for the summer? Then it's time to take action. We've got three key areas you need to focus on to ensure you're looking beach-alicious in time for peak season. So dust off those winter cobwebs and get ready to follow our guide to getting a top bikini body.

The Secret Ingredients to Fat Loss

Iain Mahony | Posted 05.06.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Iain Mahony

These culinary tips will not only help make 'clean' food more interesting and tasty, but will also have a positive impact on your mission to lose fat. Whilst some of these points may not seem directly correlated with fat loss, it is far easier to lose bodyfat if your digestive system, joints and immune system are all working as efficiently as possible.

Is it Really Organic?

Christina Robert | Posted 05.06.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Christina Robert

When it comes to proper labelling on our beauty products, its not pretty out there. It seems cosmetics and lotions that are being labelled organic, natural or even more cheekily -'nature inspired', may not be as pure as they claim.

Meat-Free Diets Are Becoming Increasingly Accepted

Danielle Lowe | Posted 04.06.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Danielle Lowe

Being a vegetarian or vegan can be because of very different reasons, and the reasons why have spread over the last few decades as people have been able to see what is happening in factories, get scientific facts and consider cost and other cultures food more

Living with Hypermobility Syndrome

Rebecca Allen | Posted 04.06.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Rebecca Allen

Discovering you have a chronic health condition can be scary, but it's like finally having the light switched on after wandering around in the dark for years. I no longer felt like a crazy person, I had a reason to be tired all the time, I wasn't imagining more joint pain.

HIV/AIDS: The Australian Response

Sharon Lewin | Posted 04.06.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Sharon Lewin

Since the first reports of HIV in the early 1980s, Australia has always played a leading role in HIV research. In July 2014, 18 000 scientists, bureaucrats, activists, politicians, doctors and nurses from around the world will descend on Melbourne for AIDS2014 -the 20th International AIDS Conference.

What Are We Eating ? How Food Branding Copes With Modern Trends

Bob Chaundy | Posted 14.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Bob Chaundy

Horsemeat in Spaghetti Bolognese, pig meat in beefburgers - the food scandals this year have been less about health, more about honesty. Consumers have been once again shocked at discovering that what they thought they were eating turned out to be something different.

As A Child With Alopecia Areata Gets Sent Home From School, We Must Raise Awareness Of The Disease

Jonny Harris | Posted 09.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Jonny Harris

It hit the hair loss headlines this week when a boy in Philadelphia with alopecia areata got sent home from school for having hair that violated the school's short hair policy. The incident illustrates the woeful lack of awareness concerning the disease, which is thought to affect around 2% of the population.

Five Fun Diet and Fitness Alternatives

Realbuzz.com | Posted 08.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Realbuzz.com

Fed up of fitness classes? Sick of salads? Healthy living doesn't have to be hard work! While we don't advise you cut out exercise and healthy eating entirely, for those moments when you just don't feel like being healthy, try these fun alternatives instead.

Boost Iron Levels Naturally

Gloria Halim | Posted 16.06.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Gloria Halim

How do you get your iron levels back up the natural way? The best way is to increase your intake of iron rich foods. If you are prescribed iron tablets by your doctor for any reason, please do take them but to avoid getting to that severe point where you would need tablets, include iron rich foods as part of your daily diet.

Fitness Secrets

Andy Brown | Posted 25.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Andy Brown

Next time you are in your local newsagents have a look at how the magazines are displayed. In most shops, the magazines are clustered closely together, almost suffocatingly so, as they compete for space and light.

Chocolate Without the Guilt? It's Christmas!

Gloria Halim | Posted 19.02.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Gloria Halim

The reason we love chocolates so much is because it helps release serotonin in the brain which gives us a good feeling. Chocolate gets a bad vibe because most of the chocolate sold in stores have a high amount of added sugar, fat, Trans fats and preservatives.

Today, I Realised That I am Going to Die (at Some Point)

Harry Davies | Posted 19.01.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Harry Davies

A few clicks later and I received my report. It turns out that the only area that I should improve is my eating and drinking. Less fat, less salt, cut down on drinking alcohol and eating cake. Eat more fruit and vegetables. Predictable.

What's the Deal With Carbohydrates?

Gloria Halim | Posted 05.01.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Gloria Halim

I hear quite a lot of people say they would like to reduce or cut out carbohydrate from their diet or they are starting one of those carb-free fad diets to lose weight. When I ask why, the common answer is that carbs are not good for you because they make you fat.

When Life Gives You Lemons...

Gloria Halim | Posted 25.12.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Gloria Halim

I think a lot of people have been touched by breast cancer either personally or know of some friend or family member who has gone through the journey. I call it a journey because that's precisely what it is and I know it personally but thankfully, mine was caught really early.

Trouble Sleeping? It Could Be Linked To High Blood Pressure

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 24.09.2012 | UK Lifestyle

Struggling to get those 40 winks at night? It could be linked to high blood pressure (or hypertension), according to a new study. The American Hear...

Did Tanning Injections Bought On The Internet Kill Bolton Woman?

PA | Posted 08.09.2012 | UK

Health watchdogs issued another warning today after a young woman died after taking illegal tanning injections bought off the internet. Jenna Vicke...

Anders Behring Breivik not Mentally Ill

Charlotte Fantelli | Posted 29.10.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Charlotte Fantelli

I read the news that Anders Behring Brevik has been declared 'sane', with a sense of relief for those who will now see the man punished for the despicable crimes, which he committed with malice and prior forethought. I also had a sense of triumph for those fighting the stigma and misunderstandings surrounding mental illness.

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The Psychology Of Flowers

HuffingtonPost.com | Kyrsty Jade Hazell | Posted 09.08.2012 | UK Lifestyle

When it comes to wedding season, all our thoughts go to pretty flowers. But experts say that petal power can do more than make your special day look s...

Don't Ask Your Doctor... Ask Your Supermarket

Dr Sneh Khemka | Posted 24.09.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Dr Sneh Khemka

When you use your loyalty card, every item you buy, and how and where you paid for it, is instantly stored in a databank of your purchase history, alongside the personal information you willingly gave when you eagerly signed up. Unlike when you visit your doctor, it's hard to lie to a database about your weekly alcohol intake or if you eat your five a day.

Sleeping your way to Success: Olympian Ethics

Cathal Sheerin | Posted 23.09.2012 | UK
Cathal Sheerin

The London Olympic Games of 2012 could be renamed the Return of the Drug Cheats. After serving bans of various lengths for taking illegal, performance...

Always Fancy A Dessert? Blame Your ‘Hunger Hormones’

The Huffington Post UK | Kyrsty Hazell | Posted 28.06.2012 | UK Lifestyle

A new study by Carleton University has suggested the ‘hunger hormone’ that controls the appetite increases our craving for sweet, high-calorie foo...

Squids In: Dukan Diet Fuels Calamari Spike

The Huffington Post UK | Kyrsty Hazell | Posted 20.06.2012 | UK Lifestyle

Forget sausages and burgers. Calamari has wrapped its tentacles around our barbeques and is shaping up to be the BBQ treat, as sales of the chewy s...

Over-Thinking Makes Us Prone To Mistakes, Plus How To Beat 'Over-Thinking Anxiety’

The Huffington Post UK | Kyrsty Hazell | Posted 06.06.2012 | UK Lifestyle

According to recent research by Michigan State University, female brains in a state of anxiety work much harder and are more prone to making mistakes,...