All news on the topic: Fitness And Health

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'I'm pregnant and got dress-coded at my gym - the owner's excuse was baffling'
A woman was left horrified when she was dress-coded at the gym for wearing a tank top, saying that she felt 'embarrassed' by the situation - and many defended her outfit choice
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Warning issued over the dangers of hot showers as scientists say they could kill
A piping hot daily clean strips the barnet and body of their natural oils and leads to dry, flaky and itchy skin, brittle, dull locks and split ends, says a new report
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Desperate families lives are saved by strangers they've never met
The Anthony Nolan charity is celebrating 50 years since a mum’s love inspired the first stem cell register. Lizzie Catt speaks to three families about their hunt for incredible people willing to help their children
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UK's top 10 happiest places to live - find out if your area is on the list
People can find out here the happiest places to live in the UK in a list of the top 10 where locals enjoy the highest levels of well being and least stress, according to a new study
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Scientists find sources of Parkinson’s, Tourette’s, and OCD in major new study
A bombshell new study from scientists at Mass General Brigham has found a way to target the sources of certain brain disorders including Parkinson’s, dystonia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Tourette’s
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Sleep calculator reveals exact time you should go to bed based on gender and age
Sleep for most folk, as we get older, becomes harder to come by, just at the time when it's needed most, but some experts have now issued a simple calculator that pinpoints the amount of sleep we need based on age
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Expert shares exact time to fast in day to avoid hunger and lose weight
It's a major health trend around the world, but what happens to people who are prepared to use fasting as a method of losing weight and what are the benefits?
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Woman sparks debate after using men's toilet because women's line was 'too long'
Unisex toilets are fairly common in many countries and when you've got a medical condition that requires quick access using the facilities meant for another sex shouldn't be a problem, but was according to one person
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Traveller shares 'life hack' to find best bathrooms on road trips
When travelling it can be a lottery full of pitfalls as to where is the best place to go to find clean and hygienic toilet facilities, but one social-media user has revealed what he thinks are the best bet
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Diabetes sign that can appear on your skin - and indicate high blood sugar
A dermatologist has warned a subtle sign on your skin could indicate you have high blood sugar and diabetes - and says thickened or swollen areas could be a cause for concern
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'Government must take action on energy drinks if they care about kids' health'
Studies have shown that energy drinks with high levels of caffeine and sugar cause a string of health problems, and yet despite the craze for them among kids, the Government has not taken action
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Charles' 11-minute military fitness routine that keeps royal super fit
King Charles III has maintained a rigorous fitness regime for decades, with his wife Queen Camilla once stating 'he is probably the fittest man of his age I know'
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Tanning addict who used sunbeds every day for 15 years was 'days from death'
Fionnghuala Maguire, 35, said she visited tanning salons as often as seven days a week to attain the ultimate glow - but was left battling horrific red blotches that cover her face
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'Kids should do 3hrs activity a day to combat obesity - it's down to parents'
With inactivity costing healthcare systems the world over billions every year, there's good news which shows the epidemic of childhood obesity can be fought with some light exercise every day
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Bear Grylls shares private struggle after 4 climbers died on Everest expedition
With Children’s Mental HealthWeek starting today, explorer and adventurer Bear Grylls reveals his exclusive resilience toolkit for young people to help them conquer their fears
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Gladiators stars slammed for promoting energy drink unsuitable for kids
Athletes on the hit reality show Gladiators have been slammed for advertising an energy drink to kids which contains double the amount of caffeine than a regular cup of coffee
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How to spot the signs and symptoms of Britain's silent epidemic
Every day, 22 people in the UK will develop kidney failure, and many of them won’t have spotted any symptoms until their renal issues were fairly advanced - Jane Symons has the lowdown
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Syphillis cases in the US increased after COVID lockdowns ended
STI cases in the US still aren’t dropping, with around 2.5 million cases reported each year. But the CDC has now raised “alarming concerns” about recent spikes in syphilis cases
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Best Activewear to start the year 2024 including Tala, RedRun and H&M
Our fashion experts have put a number of the top activewear brands to the test to get us feeling prepped and productive for a good start to 2024. Here are our thoughts on their affordability, comfort and durability... and some may surprise you
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Toddler went 'limp and stone cold' after having seizure from frozen slushy
Victoria Anderson, from Inverclyde, has told how her son Angus, three, went "limp and stone cold" during a seizure brought on from having a slushy and he remained unconscious for two hours
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Doctor recommends surprising hack to get rid of persistent warts using duct tape
Mississippi-based dermatologist Dr Lindsey Zubritsky shared her simple technique for removing any unwanted warts for good using just an everyday household item
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Huge benefits of botanicals to give your health a boost
We look at a range of botanical oils including aloe vera which has been used for medicinal purposes by different cultures and versatile lavender which was used by Romans as an antiseptic
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Mum 'numb" as son, 26, dies and is fourth tragedy for family in four years
Andrew Montgomery, 26, from Dennistoun, Glasgow, died next to his mother Mairlyn Wright who has now been left "numb and heartbroken" after losing three sons and another family member
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Signs your body is telling you there's mould in your home - including sneezing
You may think it's easy to spot damp and mould in your home, but if you're suffering with certain health symptoms, it could be lurking in places you hadn't even realised
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Innocent lunch box snap should set alarm bells ringing - say experts
Although the lunchbox contains items that many kids want and regularly eat, nutrition experts have said parents should be really concerned if their children are tucking into meals that are similar