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Having figured out that men and women exercise to different tunes to help them break through the pain barrier and motivate them, Dr Costas Karageorghis of Brunel University has created the ultimate fitness soundtrack. The playlist is said to be based on the global popularity of tracks together with music

Here’s peek into what your kids are eating from tuckshops, courtesy the Nestlé Tuck-shop Truths Study, conducted by Bateleur Brand Planning in June 2013. The study on tuckshops The study used a sample of 20 private primary schools in the Gauteng area, as well as online interviews with 652 mothers

Couples without children are more satisfied with their relationships than couples with kids, a new study conducted at the Open University in Britain suggests. The study on relationships and kids A study of more than 5000 adults found that childless couples have happier marriages and feel more valued in their

Physical fitness and being fit in your teens can reduce the risk of heart attack later in life. The study on being fit The recent study also revealed that men who are fit, but obese in their teens, run a higher risk of having a heart attack than those who

Beating the likes of France and Switzerland, Netherlands is the country with the most nutritious, plentiful and healthy food in the world. Interestingly, United States and Japan failed to make it into the top 20, according to Oxfam’s “Good Enough to Eat” index. “The Netherlands have created a good market

Research reveals that eating half an avocado at lunchtime can boost feelings of fullness and reduce the temptation to snack between meals. Avocado study The latest study involved 26 healthy but overweight adults. Researchers wanted to see if avocado consumption influences satiety, blood sugar, insulin response and snacking. The findings,

Having missed an average of two days of work or school due to illness or injury, compared with four days for people in the general population, researchers have concluded that running, rather ultra runners are a lot healthier than the rest of us, according to a study was published in

People who waste time waiting for a slow computer run the risk of being lethargic, stressed, and less likely to engage in a healthy lifestyle, researchers say. “A slow computer is not only wasting valuable time that could be put towards improved health, but it is also a source of

Nothing makes a woman feel sexier and more dressed-up than a pair of killer high heels, but more often than not it’s a case of “no pain, no gain”. Take heart: there is a way to be a stiletto diva and still be kind to your feet, says Gonzalez, foot

Having someone to work out with can keep you motivated. However, when choosing your workout buddy, there are three things you need to consider: 1. Can your buddy meet to exercise regularly? 2. Is your buddy inspiring and encouraging? 3. Is your buddy of equal fitness, so you can keep