Irrespective of whether you are a recreational runner or a super fit triathlete, everything you put into your mouth affects your performance. Sports dietician Caitlin Reid reveals four nutrition tips to help you get more from your workout. Eat breakfast By morning, most of the fuel you got from your dinner the night before is […]

Already one of the most common chronic disorder affecting young girls, eating disorders are starting to strike at a younger age with children as young as seven being admitted to hospital for treatment. Data from the UK shows that more than 50 under ten-year-olds were admitted to hospital with eating disorders in the past year, […]

Think you know all the facts and fiction about getting fit? Exercise physiologist and nutritionist Caitlin Reid busts the most common exercise myths. 1. Lifting weights will make women ‘bulky’ This is simply just not true, as women don’t have enough of the male anabolic hormone testosterone, which is required to build large and bulky […]

The simple act of sitting while you read this article is expanding your waistline, says accredited nutritionist and exercise physiologist Caitlin Reid. When it comes to the obesity epidemic poor eating habits and inadequate exercise are the lifestyle factors receiving most of the blame. However, according to research published in 2004, compared to our lifestyle […]

Kim Kardashian is famous for her curves but she is desperately trying to lose the weight she has gained since dating singer Kanye West. The 31-year-old recently tweeted that she and sister Kourtney, who recently gave birth to a baby girl named Penelope, have the same amount of weight to lose. “How is it that […]

Teens who get less sleep are more likely to develop heart problems later in life, a new study has found. Researchers found that of the 4,100 teenagers studied, the third with the poorest sleep quality were more likely to be overweight or have unhealthy blood pressure or cholesterol levels. Related: One in five kids overweight […]

Teenagers who stay up all night playing video games could be at higher risk of developing diabetes, a new study has found. Psychiatrists from the University of Pittsburgh found that teenagers who got an average of six hours of sleep or less each night had high levels of insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes. Related: […]

October marks Breast cancer Awareness month and you can do your part just by shopping! Take your pick from some of these pink products and click here for more from the National Breast Cancer Foundation website.

She has one of the most enviable bodies in Hollywood, so what’s Salma Hayek’s secret to maintaining a slim figure? The 45-year-old recently revealed her secret is a detoxifying all-natural fruit juice drink. “Carrots and apples give you a super boost of Vitamin A and antioxidants,” she told US Weekly. Her favourite recipe includes 2-3 […]

The reality star tells how she transformed her body…and found true love and happiness along the way. Vesna Tosev was an overnight sensation on season five of Big Brother. Her outrageous personality, killer curves and say-anything attitude made her a crowd favourite. However, beneath the confident facade, Vesna admits she was anything but happy with […]