Fitness Well Being & Nutrition
27/03/2015
Science behind starch. How to reduce calories in white rice
Scientists have discovered a simple way to cook rice that dramatically cuts the calories Rice, the lifeblood of so many nations' cuisines, is perhaps the most ubiquitous food in the world. In Asia, where an estimated 90 percent of all rice is consumed, the pillowy grains are part of almost every meal. In the Caribbean, where the starch is often mixed with beans, it's a staple too. Even…
24/03/2015
Wholegrain benefits
Daily bowl of quinoa could save your life, says Harvard University People who ate around 34 grams of whole grains per 1000kcal per day lowered their risk of premature death by 17 per cent
26/01/2015
Lifestyle related illnesses
The cost of being unhealthy Despite all the warnings, too many of us are living unhealthy lifestyles. This causes a serious burden - and not just to the individual, but to the NHS and wider society as well.
19/01/2015
Tips for maintaining your body as your grow older
Age proof your body: Buying comfy shoes. Cleaning out your ears. A top doctor reveals the... Wouldn't it be wonderful if age was just a number? Well now it can be — if you follow the brilliantly simple advice in this life-changing series by one of Britain’s top doctors - Sir Muir Gray.
15/01/2015
Slow down and you can reap more benefits
Why You Should Vary Your Speed While Weightlifting Tempo matters—especially when it comes to getting the most benefit from weightlifting.
15/01/2015
Hmm glutes in your stomach.. interesting :)
75% of British adults have no idea which muscles they're training in the gym Are you one of the millions that has returned to the gym this week with a fresh New Year’s resolution spurring you on to reach new heights in your levels of fitness? Or perhaps you’re the person that walked in to your regular gym in your regular routine and discovered it’s rammed full of people you’…
15/01/2015
Article on how inactivity is worse than obesity
Inactivity 'kills more than obesity' A lack of exercise could be killing twice as many people as obesity in Europe, a 12-year study of more than 300,000 people suggests.
17/10/2014
Fight Ebola
UN launches urgent Ebola aid appeal UN chief Ban Ki-moon launches an urgent appeal for funds to help fight Ebola after a drive for donations falls short of its target.
30/09/2014
Secret eating and why we do it..
Grazing: a sadly underrated way to eat Amy Fleming: Illicit picking at food always makes all of us feel guilty – but is there a reason we all do it?
29/09/2014
What a planker: Man breaks world planking record We're guessing he can do a few press-ups.
18/08/2014
How safe is eating meat? Dr Michael Mosley investigates the truth about the health risks of eating meat by talking to researchers and going on a high-meat diet.
23/07/2014
Has the world fallen out of love with McDonald's? - Telegraph As the fast food giant McDonald's reports an unexpected downturn in profits, what's the reason we're not lovin' it?