Tag Archives: health

Attention: Chocolate is good for you

April 20, 2012

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chocolate shop

So I finally finished my last Easter egg (boo!). I had amassed a rather large collection over the Easter period which is why I’m only finishing my last one now. This is mostly down to every major supermarket having awesome deals that I couldn’t resist. Who can argue with 3 for the price of 1 [...]

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Spring Clean Your Health

March 28, 2012

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Healthy dish of salmon with barley, courgette, spring onion and parsley salad

Now that the clocks have finally moved forward, we can say with relief that spring is here at last. For most, the coming of better weather and more daylight coincides with extra motivation to get things done – especially in terms of your health. In part, it’s a matter of simple vanity – summer is, [...]

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Resolutions in 2012

January 11, 2012

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Many of us will have approached the New Year with a driving force to make it better than 2011. This may be achieved through a new attitude or renewed optimism for the 2012. So, many of us will have made resolutions to make ourselves better people over the coming year, here at CYB thought it [...]

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The sports drinks debate

November 17, 2011

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Lucozade sport

Exercise can be draining but we always want to push ourselves a little further. It seems that if you want to enhance your exercise regime then you need to take sports energy drinks. But are these supposedly restorative drinks anything more than just a marketing ploy?

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Unusual fitness regimes

November 4, 2011

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Keeping fit can be so dull but luckily there are a whole range of activities out there. Some of them are pretty strange. Here’s a rundown of some of the more unusual fitness regimes that you can try.

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Are gadgets causing you pain?

October 20, 2011

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In this era of smart phones and tablets we have become increasingly reliant upon technology for our internet browsing, but could these wonders be causing you pain?

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An Ounce of Flu Prevention

October 14, 2011

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With the winter comes the flu season. Flu viruses can spread by contact, so regularly washing your hands with soap and water is the most important thing you can do to keep yourself healthy.

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Swimming – a forgotten form of exercise?

October 12, 2011

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Despite the growing number of young people who take up gym memberships at various institutions up and down the country it seems that they’re not making use of humble swimming pool

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Singing as part of a healthy lifestyle

October 5, 2011

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Whether you can sing or not it’s an activity that has many benefits you might not know of. If you’re the karaoke king or queen or just sing in the shower, it provides a simple work out for the mind and the body.

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You, Scottish Food, Running Off That Scottish Food

October 3, 2011

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After the fun and games of the Great Edinburgh Run yesterday, we’re investigating the facts and figures behind some of Scotland’s culinary habits.

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