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Winter Weight Loss

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Mums all know all too well how tempting it can be to finish the food on your children's plate, how difficult it can be to find the motivation to exercise after a long day and how disheartening it can be trying to diet whilst still having to cook and prepare all those ‛off limit' foods for the rest of the family.

Is Wine Good For You?

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There have been loads of rumours flying around over the years about whether or not wine is good for you. One day the media reports 'yes' drink a glass a day, and the next day they say it's a big no no. So what exactly is the truth? We'll try and get to the bottom of it.

Walk Off Your Weight

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Whether you walk the school run every day, ramble through countryside at the weekends or power walk your way around your local park one thing's for sure, walking can be a great way to lose weight and if done regularly enough can shed as much as 8 pounds in just six weeks.

Can Vitamins Improve Memory Function?

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It is believed that vitamin supplements can help with the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia by improving a person’s memory. A study undertaken by Oxford University researchers has shown that Vitamin B, particularly B6, B9 and B12 taken regularly can improve memory loss by up to 500 per cent.

Losing the Extra Tummy

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New mums are feeling the pressure to become yummy mummies almost instantly after giving birth! In reality we do not have access to surgeons, daily personal trainers or personal chefs, so here are Jackie Diss’ top health and exercise tips for getting in shape after giving birth.

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