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Do you ever suffer back pain?
By on 14/10/2011 18:29:38
Back to basics: why back awareness is a health essential
you ever suffer from back pain?With almost half of us experiencing it at some point, it's quite likely that if you're lucky enough not to, you'll know someone who does. Which is why National charity BackCare aims to provide information and support
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Swine flu is back
By Caroline Hamman on 13/12/2010 12:34:55
Health officials warn about the return of the virus
It may not be causing the widespread panic of last winter, but Swine flu has already claimed the lives of 10 people across the UK in the past six weeks. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) confirmed the return of the H1N1 virus, and has revealed that 89 cases of flu last week turn...
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Try skiing with a money-back guarantee
By Clare Bradbury on 14/09/2011 15:10:45
Head to the slopes to try skiing and snowboarding with this offer
Have you always wanted to try skiing but worried you won't like it? Well now you can experience the slopes without having to leave the country at Manchester's indoor real snow centre, Chill Factore. What's more, first timers receive a money-back
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Challenge blog: 6 Oct - Back on track!
By Kate Langrish on 07/10/2010 15:48:20
Cold is finally over - but when did the mornings get so dark?
I'm back! Finally shifted the grotty cold that has now put me a week behind in my training. I got up on Monday morning to start up the training plan again but was really shocked to find it was completely dark. How did that happen in a week
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Lie back and think of...India
By Krystal Simpson on 17/05/2011 12:17:05
Yes, now you can even have sex in a good cause
So you recycle carrier bags and try to choose Fairtrade when you're shopping. Now there's a way to 'go green' in the bedroom too.The charity ActionAid says, when you're getting down to it - opt for an ethical condom.Fair Squared ethical condoms are made from eco rubber - that mea...
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Back to school for 800m runner Jenny Meadows
By on 18/01/2012 16:21:11
Running advice from Olympics hopeful Jenny Meadows
European championship 800m medallist and Olympics 2012 hopeful Jenny Meadows met up with her former PE teacher (and Commonwealth games runner) Aileen Mills during a visit to her former school, in Wigan, Lancs, where she hosted a running masterclass for pupils.It was the perfect ...
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Triathlete blogger Sam is itching to get back to full-on training
By on 21/12/2011 11:16:35
Ever dreamed of being a triathlete? Here's what it entails...
. I made sure I had my recovery shake to make sure I replenished all the protein and carbs to help with muscle repair.Tuesday's track session was not on this week, so I went back to the gym for an interval session on the treadmill, and I again focused
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Perfect your posture
By Laura Potter on 15/02/2011 15:19:42
Inspired by Black Swan? Use our back-stretching workout to help you achieve elegant poise in 5 steps, no pirouette required
1. ELONGATE YOUR TORSO'Become mindful of your body's alignment,' says ballet-tone teacher Alexandra Wood (www.ballet-tone. co.uk). 'Stand tall, shoulders back, with your chest open. Focus on lengthening your torso by pulling up from your pubic bone
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Beat the bloat with the Activia TLC plan
By Lyndsey Heffernan on 01/02/2012 12:21:32
The tastiest way to get your body back on track!
at Zest HQ wanted to try its 14-day TLC plan, a tailored, interactive eating plan aimed at getting you back to your best, I was first in line.After a few questions about my likes and dislikes, I received my tailored two-week eating plan, which included
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Best painkillers
By Laura Potter on 18/08/2010 16:40:44
Back pain? Toothache? Cramps? Here are your six best painkillers
paracetamol. Combine with rehydration sachets to get your fluid and electrolyte levels back up to normal. SAFETY FIRST: Angela Chalmers of Boots on what you need to know before you raid the pharmacyBeware of codeine-based painkillers. Use these only in extreme
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