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This guy chronicles his eating disorder brought on by social fitness content
Wellness Too much of anything – even health – can be a bad thing, as YouTuber Josh Brett recounts his battle with orthorexia
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What is fructose, and can fruit really make us gain weight?
Nutrition Fructose is derived from fruit, which is supposedly healthy – so why is it linked to obesity? Science weighs in
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Using your phone before bed can make you gain weight, says new research
Healthy home Why exposure to blue light in bed might be doing more than hampering your sleep – it could be contributing to weight gain
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This trainer has created a weight loss workout tailored to the over-50s
Workout This workout walks you through seven moves essential to an active lifestyle for over-50s
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Is dieting really good or bad for weight loss? Science weighs in
Nutrition Eating healthy today is like resisting smoking in the 1950s, according to studies
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This TikTok bodybuilder brilliantly explains how to lose weight in 30 seconds
weight loss In this 30-second video, Noel Deyzel sheds some light on what is meant by a "calorie deficit" and how it's key to weight loss
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How exercise can fix posture problems caused by too much desk time
Fitness Bad back, hips and shoulders? Targeted exercise can help relieve pain, according to new science
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How this woman lost 150lbs safely over 2 years (and is learning to love her excess skin)
Weight loss Mom-of-two Karla, from Minnesota, lost 150lbs through dieting, running and home workouts, but the journey doesn't end here...
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Your metabolism starts declining when you're 60 years old. Here's how to fight it
Seniors Why metabolism begins declining when you're 60 according to new science, and how building muscle can slow it down
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How to hydrate your skin more effectively, according to an expert
Wellness Clinical microbiologist Dr Bjorn Herpers offers some advice on hydrating your skin during a pandemic
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What is "stomach-vacuuming" and can it really give you a flat tummy?
Fitness Can this weird ab exercise really help you get a flat stomach? We break down a little science on stomach vacuums
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Why US marines are no longer required to do crunches during fitness tests
Fitness The plank will replace crunches in the US marines fitness test. Here's why – and how long you need to hold it for...
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Real life weight loss: "I lost 215lbs and changed my life after a suicide attempt"
Weight Loss Summer Stultz changed her life after losing 215lbs, feeling fitter and stronger than ever – but left with loose skin
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This guy is teaching the internet how to do a handstand with perfect form
Fitness Chris Heria's handstand tutorial video has racked up almost four million views. Time to join the upside-down revolution
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Sick of running? Lifting weights has significant benefits for burning fat
Fitness It's true! Spending time doing resistance training can teach your body to burn fat, according to research
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Our 30-minute yoga flow is perfect for relaxation in older adults
Workout This 30-minute yin yoga flow is nice and slow and restorative, ideal for developing relaxation and happiness
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High fat diets could be causing chronic health problems, but is keto safe?
Nutrition The Western diet is associated with chronic health problems – but what does this mean for low-carb, high-fat keto followers?
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How working out changes our brain (and helps us fight depression)
Mindfulness New research says brain neuroplasticity is heightened by exercise, helping us learn as well as fight depression symptoms
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Why over-60s need core strength to stay active – and how to develop it
Fitness Core strength is vital at any age, but especially for seniors. Here's some safe, low-risk ways to train your core
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Three of the most popular ways to manage stress – and how they work
Mindfulness Three science-backed ways to manage stress in a post-COVID world, according to a survey of 1500 people
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A 2-minute workout to exercise your core, glutes & prevent dangers of sitting down
Workout Just two minutes' working on your core and lower body can help undo the damage of sitting and protect your heart
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Why you don't need the gym to do the best equipment-free fat-burning exercise
Fitness Burpees are the best no-kit exercise for weight loss, building muscle and developing co-ordination
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This doctor and PT takes us through a perfect home weight loss abs workout
Workout Fit Doc Folu's 30-minute workout needs no equipment – just a bit of floor space – to help you lose weight and tone your abs
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The average person gained about 7lbs of fat over lockdown, according to research
Weight loss Are you still holding onto your lockdown weight gain? Here's why, and how to shift it
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Eating more plant foods can lower heart disease risk by 52%, says study
Nutrition Eating a plant-based diet can make you 52% likely to get heart disease or hypertension, says new study
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Real life weight loss: How this woman lost 84lbs safely & sustainably in one year
Weight Loss Beth transformed her life, beat her binge-eating disorder and maintained steady progress after being unable to fit a wedding dress
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Hate crunches and sit-ups? This 10-minute workout is perfect for active over 50s
Workout A set of light adjustable dumbbells and some floorspace is all you need when performing this low-intensity abs workout
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How fitness apps kept us moving through lockdown (and why you should try one)
Fitness Garmin, Strava and Fitbit kept us going through lockdown, encouraging us to move more. Never used one? Now's the time
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How six weeks of consistent exercise could change our bodies for ever
Fitness Six weeks of regular exercise could fundamentally change our DNA, according to new research
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