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.
StyleFrancesca SpecterBeyoncé details extreme post-birth diet in ‘Homecoming’ documentary
She weighed 218 pounds after twins Rumi and Sir were born.
- StyleDanielle Fowler
Exactly how much sugar is in a Creme Egg
Warning: this may change your Easter breakfast plans.
- StyleDanielle Fowler
Bride celebrates losing half her body weight by trying on old wedding dress
The Australian mum had to order a size 24 gown online.
- StyleFrancesca Specter
Woman loses 10 stone and halves her body weight after years of bullying
Lucie Hadley lost half her body weight.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
The diet mistakes that could be killing us
Unhealthy diets are responsible for 11 million preventable deaths globally per year.
- StyleFrancesca Specter
'Health' foods that aren't actually that good for you, from frozen yoghurt to fruit juice
This lot aren't as nutritious as they claim.
- StyleEvening Standard
Male contraceptive pill passes initial stages of testing
A male contraceptive pill is closer to reality, with scientists revealing the capsule has passed initial stages of testing. A month-long study of 40 male participants was conducted by the University of Washington, where users took a once-daily capsule to try and suppress the levels of hormones that contribute to the production of sperm. The researchers found that hormone levels in the men taking the pill fell, with sperm counts notably reduced.
- StyleEvening Standard
How to tell the difference between period pain and endometriosis, according to a doctor
Endometriosis, 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, affects one in ten women in the UK and can cause 30 to 50 per cent of sufferers to be infertile. In light of endometriosis awareness week, we spoke to Dr Haider Jan, Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician at The Lister Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK. Dr Jan 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.
- StyleEvening Standard
Science says this is one of the best ways to lose weight, and it takes 15 minutes a day
If you've ever attempted to lose weight, you've probably at least tried to use a calorie counting app at some point. After all, creating a caloric deficit is often considered the key to shedding the pounds. Researchers at the University of Vermont and the University of South Carolina conducted a six-month study in which 142 participants recorded their daily consumption of food and drink online, including calorie and fat intake.
- StyleFrancesca Specter
Woman drops seven stone in just over a year after getting 'stuck' in Alton Towers ride
She was over 18 stone at her heaviest.
- StyleKristine Tarbert
Woman loses a staggering 120kg after friends hold an intervention
At first, she was angry. But then she changed her life.
- StyleEvening Standard
From night terrors to insomnia: how to improve sleep issues
“There’s a huge link between sleep and mental health,” says sleep scientist Dr Sophie Bostock, who is currently working with the app Sleepio, which uses cognitive behavioural therapy to treat insomnia. According to Christopher Barnes, an associate professor at the University of Washington who focuses on tiredness in the workplace, lack of sleep affects the part of the brain used for managing emotions.
- StyleEvening Standard
How to reboot your body in 21 days, according to Margot Robbie's trainer
Australian personal trainer David Higgins knows how to sculpt an A-list physique. Margot Robbie, Gal Gadot, Samuel L. Jackson, Claudia Schiffer, and Naomi Campbell are just some of his famous clients.
- StyleEvening Standard
Best workouts to boost your positive energy and banish the winter blues
London is suffering from a collective post-holiday comedown, and we’re all snotty, skint and sun-deprived, and spring is months away. “Doing cardio in the morning improves your energy, appetite and mood for the whole day,” says Rhian Stephenson, former Canadian national athlete and CEO of Psycle London. It’s all about endorphins, says Stephenson.
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Half marathon training for beginners: 12 things you need to know before running your first
If you didn't fancy doing Veganuary or Dry January, running a half marathon may have been on your New Year's resolution list for 2019. Don't be fooled by those smiley, oil-slicked gym bunnies - running a half marathon is no small feat, and if you've never taken on the challenge before, not knowing what to expect can be daunting. Here Cory Wharton-Malcom co-founder of Track Mafia and ultra-runner Matt Willcocks offer advice for the first-time half marathon runner.
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A gynecologist says this common mistake after your workout can cause unwanted infections
Gynecologist Leah Millheiser explained the importance of looking after your vagina's microbiome to avoid infections, such as thrush and bacterial vaginosis, many of which she says are preventable, in a new Goop blog post. For those unfamiliar with the term, vaginal microbiome are the different bacteria and fungi that live in your vagina. Millheiser, who is the director of Stanford's female sexual medicine programme, explained that vaginal infections occur when the balance of your microbiome is upset.
- StyleYahoo Style UK team
Influencer says she was on a 'tapas and cocaine' diet to stay thin
"The role influencers play in affecting their followers' diet and lifestyle decisions is really scary."
- StyleFrancesca Specter
Intermittent fasting: How to follow the scientifically-proven weight loss method
It improves your overall health, too.
- StyleFrancesca Specter
Ahead of this year's potato diet, we chart the biggest weight loss trends of the past decade
Do you remember all of these?
- StyleFrancesca Specter
Why you should ditch artificial sweeteners if you are trying to lose weight
Sugar alternatives may not be as 'healthy' as you think.
