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As one of six children, you can rightly assume that eating out at restaurants wasn’t a common thing at our house. My daddy was the “master chef and baker”. We had home-cooked meals at the dinner table. We took sandwiches made with homemade bread to s...

Once we decide to lose weight, many of us head to the grocery store looking for items labelled low-fat, light, diet or fat-free. We all know that a high-fat diet can lead to weight gain, however it takes more than just eating low-fat foods to lose we...

Muscle soreness is not a prerequisite for fat loss or weight growth but, yeah, it’s inevitable. Many of us experience soreness and fatigue during, and after, a workout. Being sore is common and without sufficient recovery time, injuries can follow....

The Bermuda Triple Challenge which raises funds for local charities was held for the eighth time this weekend. Individuals and teams of two to five people navigated obstacles ranging from scaling a bus and racing round the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s as...

Natalie Flood had always used exercise to lift her spirits. Getting to classes became difficult after her son, Leo, was born: they were too expensive when combined with the cost of a sitter, and the timing didn’t suit his demands. Figuring that othe...

I hear people say all the time, “I took the stairs today” or, “Whew that hill was steep. I got my exercise in today”. This made me wonder if most of us know the difference between exercise and physical activity. Physical activity can be defined as ...

A Department of Health scheme to promote exercise and diet kicks off next week. The Fitness in the Park programme is to begin on Monday. A Government spokeswoman said: “The Department has partnered with local gyms to promote the important role that...

Many of us have done it. We are running late and rush out of the house eating breakfast as we go. It doesn’t seem like such a big deal. However, eating on the run could be costing you your healthy habits and lead to weight gain. Studies have shown ...

There’s something about the number 13 that puts a tiny shadow of doubt in my mind! I’m not into superstition (unless it’s Stevie Wonder) and I’m not worried about black cats, or breaking mirrors or walking under ladders, but the number 13 just makes...

I know it’s not yet summertime, when alcohol intake increases due to the many barbecues and social events, but let’s talk about it now. Let’s talk about our favourite social lubricant. Effects of alcohol Your body treats alcohol as a toxin. The toxi...

Did you go overboard indulging yourself while watching the Super Bowl on Sunday? Are you still upset over your team losing and seeking treats as comfort? Maybe your team won and you’re still celebrating? Well, now it’s time to clean up; do your body...

Exercise? During pregnancy? Duh! Exercise, period, is good for you! Exercise during pregnancy has been proven to be safe for many women. The conditions must be right. If healthy, consuming a diet high in quality foods and gaining the recommended amou...