Health & Wellness

Practical insights on healthy living, nutrition, fitness, and personal well-being to inspire healthier choices and a more balanced life.

Autism, ADHD Tied to Gender Concerns in Some Kids: Study

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WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) — The desire to be another gender appears to be more common among children with autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study. Researchers looked at children aged 6 to 18 and found that gender identity issues were about 7.6 times more common in those with an … Read more

Looking For Advice On A Gym

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Hello there! I’m looking to get into shape once more and I’m starting to look at gyms, but I’m looking for helpful opinions on the matter. I use to be a amateur MMA and BJJ competitor, but after I retired I haven’t worked out in almost three years. And on top of that, while I … Read more

weight will not shift

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Originally Posted by fatplop I am vegetarian so do green days. I eat the same breakfast every day as it is the only thing I like. Allen light bars. I do not know how to post a food diary. Just write down…in a post…what you eat at each meal. Like this: Green daybreakfastporridge (HEXB) made … Read more

Whole-Genome Scans Not Quite Ready for Widespread Use: Study

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By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Commercially available tests can analyze your genetic profile and try to predict your risk of a host of diseases. But a new study suggests they aren’t ready for prime time. The technology, known as whole-genome sequencing, allows scientists to “map” the information encoded in … Read more

Girls Born Underweight May Have Increased Risk of Fertility Problems

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Mar 12, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Girls Born Underweight May Have Increased Risk of Fertility Problems March 11, 2014 | By Health Editor Twitter TUESDAY, March 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Women who were very small or underweight when they were born may be twice as likely to have fertility problems … Read more

Periodisation For Higher Level Athletes

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Do you compete in a sport? Do you want to excel in fitness, rather than just be “generally fit” (whatever that means)? This is for you. You won’t get a personalised program in this post (which you will ultimately need if you’re a high level athlete), but you will get guidelines that will help you … Read more

Start of a new adventure!

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Hi everyone! I had signed up to this website a while ago but never really used it and now that I am well stuck into Slimming World, I think the support on here could be really useful! I have lost 1st 11.5lbs up to now and starting to lack motivation through the week and finding … Read more