- StyleEvening Standard
Death of the diet tea: Instagram announces new policies to remove ‘miraculous’ diet product posts
Instagram has taken a stand against diet tea culture promoted by influencers, including the Kardashians, by announcing new policies that will remove and restrict these kind of promotional weight loss posts.The new policies implemented by the one billion user-strong platform have been put in place in a bid to continue to help ease the pressure young people feel by scrolling through Instagram, to look and live a certain way.
- StyleFrancesca Specter
Woman crowned UK glamour model of the year after losing over 8 stone
Bonnie Stainer, 35, has lost half of her body weight in four years.
- StyleFrancesca Specter
'Spoonfuls of yoghurt' before meals could help you lose weight, claims royal nutritionist
You can also substitute the food for cheese or ham.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Being vegetarian or vegan could 'lower heart disease risk but increase chance of stroke'
A study found 20% higher rates of stroke in vegetarians and vegans.
- StyleDanielle Fowler
Just two diet drinks a day could increase risk of early death by more than a quarter, research warns
Swap artificially-sweetened drinks for water, experts advise.
- StyleDanielle Fowler
Woman loses six stone in under a year after being body-shamed at her mother's funeral
"I couldn't have done it without the help of my family."
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Air pollution could be affecting mental health, says new study
Air pollution could be causing mental health issues later in life, a new study has found.Research from the University of Chicago analysed health data from 152 million people in the US and Denmark over 11 years and found a ‘significant link’ between mental health disorders and exposure to air pollution.
- StyleLauren Clark
Meghan Markle in battle with scammers who claim she is using diet pills for weight loss following Archie birth
"Post pregnancy my body had lost its shape," one fake quote attributed to the Duchess of Sussex reads
- StyleFrancesca Specter
Beyonce's plant-based diet plan called 'dangerous' by experts
The daily diet plan provides just 1,400 calories.
- StyleCaroline Allen
Cadbury's to bring all chocolate bars under 100 calories
The move will see Cadbury’s reduce the size of its individual snacks.
- StyleDanielle Fowler
Obese woman who stole plane seatbelt extender sheds half of her body weight
The travel enthusiast has since gone on to visit the likes of Hong Kong, Fiji and Dubai.
- StyleDanielle Fowler
22-year-old man's youthful mum, who is in her 40s, is often mistaken for his girlfriend
Jonathan Nguyen has shared the secrets to his mother's incredible appearance.
- StyleHolly Hales
Single mum's divorce sparked incredible 66kg weight loss
She traded meal-skipping for smaller portions and healthy snacks.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Apple Cider Vinegar: The diet secret Cheryl credits with helping her lose weight, but does it work?
Can drinking apple cider vinegar daily help you lose weight?
- StyleCaroline Allen
The Whole30 Plan: Is the celebrity-backed diet worth trying?
Everybody is talking about the Whole30 Plan, a diet designed to cut all inflammatory foods out of your diet.
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How to tell the difference between period pain and endometriosis, according to a doctor
It’s the silent condition that 10 per cent of women in the UK are suffering from, but most of them don’t even realise they have it.Endometriosis is a condition that’s had a spotlight shone on it in recent years thanks to Girl’s creator Lena Dunham’s very public battle with it, and Alexa Chung revealing she has the condition in a viral Instagram post.It affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause 30 to 50 per cent of sufferers to be infertile. So what is endometriosis?Dr Haider Jan, Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician at The Lister Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK told the Standard: “Endometriosis is a condition where cells similar to those that line the womb - grow and embed outside of the womb causing pain, inflammation and also in some cases a difficulty in falling pregnant.“It is estimated that up to 10 per cent of women in the UK suffer with endometriosis, many of which are undiagnosed. This approximates to almost 1.5 million women in the UK, almost as many as those who suffer with diabetes.” What are the signs of endometriosis and how is it diagnosed?Endometriosis is notoriously difficult to diagnose as the symptoms can feel like severe period pain.Dr Jan said: “It is very difficult to diagnose endometriosis based on symptoms alone although there are many particular signs one should look out for. Painful periods, pain leading up to a period, pain during deep intercourse, pain after sex, mid menstrual cycle pain, and pain whilst opening the bowels are key symptoms which would concern me as a consultant.“If a symptom arises around the menstrual cycle it is likely to be hormonally related and so points to endometriosis or Adenomyosis.”If you think you have any of these symptoms, it’s best to see your GP who can point you in the right direction. According to Endometriosis UK, “the only definitive way to diagnose endometriosis is by a laparoscopy - an operation in which a camera (a laparoscope) is inserted into the pelvis via a small cut near the navel”. How can you tell the difference between endometriosis and severe period pain?Period pain is a symptom of endometriosis so it can be easy to dismiss endometriosis as bad cramps.Dr Jan explained: “Period pain can have many causes - only one of which being endometriosis. We do know however, that severe period pain in adolescence may be a significant pointer towards endometriosis, and so should be investigated further.”If you experienced severe period pain through adolescence, coupled with the symptoms listed above, make an appointment with your GP. How is endometriosis treated?Unfortunately, if you are diagnosed with endometriosis there is no cure, but there are a number of treatments available to help relieve the pain – this should be decided between you and your healthcare professional.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Naomi Campbell can go more than a day without eating. Is this healthy?
"It can be more than one day [that I don't eat]. I eat when I feel like it.”
- StyleDanielle Fowler
Artist photographs children from around the world with what they eat in a week
The project highlights how children's eating habits differ across the globe.
- StyleDanielle Fowler
Obese woman sheds an impressive nine stone by walking 30,000 steps a day
Tina Cotton, 45, was told to lose weight after three heartbreaking miscarriages.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Low carb diets could be good for your health even if you don't lose weight
So long pasta...
StyleMarie Claire DorkingTeen who lost 10 stone credits Instagram for her weight loss
At her heaviest Josephine weighed over 19 stone
StyleMarie Claire DorkingEat less fat to reduce breast cancer risk by a fifth, says science
Women aged over 50 could reduce their risk of dying from breast cancer by eating smaller portions of meat and having one extra serving of fruit and vegetables a day.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Red wine, coffee, fruit and vegetables could help protect against breast cancer
Phenolic acids provide a protective effect on the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer.
- StyleCaroline Allen
Slimming pill that expands in the stomach could help fight obesity
It will give people the feeling of being full, even though they'll be eating smaller portions.
- StyleDanielle Fowler
Dad credits keto diet for losing 7 stone in just 150 days
Jeremiah Peterson, 40, now boasts an incredible six pack.
