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Plant-based power and hemp protein

Plant-based power and hemp protein

World class athletes need world class nutrition and who would have thought that you can get it from hemp?

Iqua Beat sports headphones offer all-in-one training package

Iqua Beat sports headphones offer all-in-one training package

The Iqua Beat is an all-in-one solution to fitness that enables the user to go further, train smarter and get better results.

Una Healy's top tips to tackle unpredictable summer weather

It's officially the wettest summer since records began and new research released today has estimated that over 3 million Britons are actually so fed up with the weather's whims they are planning to emigrate.

Stylish and affordable: Introducing the BMW Cruise Bike 2012

Stylish and affordable: Introducing the BMW Cruise Bike 2012

BMW Lifestyle has updated its bike collection for 2012. The new collection includes a selection of vibrant colour-ways for the BMW Cruise Bike; stylish silver and white frames are paired with flashes of eye-popping green and attention grabbing orange, making this new collection their boldest and brightest yet!

Employers urged to take 3 steps to improve mental health

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Care Services Minister Paul Burstow will today call upon employers to take three simple steps to improve the mental health of their staff, and will issue a call to everyone in society to play their part in reducing stigma.

Road-warriors urged to check their bike insurance

Following Bradley Wiggins' fairy tale Tour de France victory at the weekend, experts are predicting a further rise in the popularity of cycling as people renew their relationship with their bike or splash out on an expensive new road bike to emulate the exploits of Wiggins, Mark Cavendish and Chris Froome.

Over 50s open up about size, diet and exercise

A new study shows that the over 50s are open and honest about being overweight and say that this is a big concern for them, but most admit they are not inclined to put in the physical exercise needed to change this.

Summer worridays

Summer worridays

1 in 3 people in the UK worry about the cost of their summer holiday, according to a new survey by Bach Original Flower Remedies.

Summer cycle fever: Olympics-inspired Brits get on their bikes

British roads could see the number of commuting cyclists more than double over the summer, according to findings from Santander Insurance.

Tips for staying hayfever free

Every year hayfever affects up to 18 million people in the UK. Often confused with a summer cold due to similar symptoms, including a runny and blocked nose, itchy and watery eyes and generally feeling run down, hayfever is one of the country's most common allergies.

Overcoming the mental barriers that prevent us from being active

Changing peoples approach to physical activity and working with clients to overcome the barriers that prevent clients from being active is something New You Boot Camp works with clients daily on.

Summer washout leaves many at risk of Vitamin D deficiency

Summer washout leaves many at risk of Vitamin D deficiency

As autumn follows a summer bereft of sunshine, 1 in 6 of us are already at risk of suffering a severe deficiency of vitamin D with many children at risk.

Don't forget your toothbrush

If you're going overseas to escape the glum British weather, don't be left without a smile because of poor oral health.

Business decline hits health of UK managers

UK managers are working longer hours in more stressful conditions to cope with the recession, with serious effects on their physical and mental health, according to a new report comparing the wellbeing of managers in 2012 with those in 2007.

Which style of yoga is right for you?

Yoga is an increasingly popular way to relax, keep fit and stay healthy. It can be done in a class setting along with other people, in private, tutor-led sessions or undertaken in the comfort of your own home.