The World Health Organization on Monday unveiled a new plan to eliminate the use of trans fats, calling for the gains made against the harmful acids in richer countries to be spread worldwide. Industrially-produced trans-fatty…
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How playing sports is good for your body and your brain
It has been known since time immemorial that exercise is good for our bodies and our minds. Exercising especially when we’re young has all sorts of health benefits like: *Strengthening our bones *Clearing out bad…
33 Things girls do when they are trying to get pregnant
Blogger, Heather Simpson, lists 33 (shameless) things girls do when they are trying to get pregnant … 1. You calmly start obsessing over what can go wrong on the internet. Which, as it turns…
8 Reasons Juicing is Making you Gain Weight
It’s a new year and you’re on a mission to get in the best shape of your life or you’re just on a mission to improve your health. You sit down and think of the…
The 3 things that happened when I gave up alcohol for a month
by Yolisa Qunta for All4Women Blogger Yolisa Qunta has given up alcohol for the month of February – with some surprising side effects … Since I had a great year in 2016 I decided…
#DidYouKnow: 6 Health benefits of lettuce
by Serisha Singh Crispy, fresh and nutritious, lettuce is a staple in salads, sandwiches and other snacks perfect for warmer whether. It’s also packed with health benefits. Lettuce aids weight loss Lettuce is very low in…
How to create your own vegetable garden
Everyone knows that the freshest, healthiest and tastiest vegetables are all homegrown. So why do we continue to pour our money into frozen vegetables when we have the means to grow our own? Starting a…
Genes linked with sunburn, skin cancer risk
Certain genes can determine which people are more at risk of getting sunburnt, and possibly develop skin cancer as a result, scientists said Tuesday. In a trawl of the genetics of nearly 180,000 people of…
14-Day slimmer legs fitness challenge
by Melanie Chisnall Want to slim your legs in time for those summer dress and beach days? Try this 14-day home legs challenge! Two-week leg-toning challenge We had such an overwhelming response to the 30-day…
How to make cucumber, grape and raspberry detox water
by Serisha Singh Forget unhealthy soft drinks and kilojoule-laden juices by opting for something all-natural and refreshing to quench your thirst. This cucumber, grape and raspberry detox water is perfect for spring and summer. What…