Author: Guest Writer
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South African men are having less sex, survey
According to a South African survey conducted by Pharma Dynamics, South African men are having sex on average 52 times a year – far less than the global average of 104 times a year for the rest of the world. The study included over 500 men between the ages of 18 and 55, involved in…
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Sleeping naked is good for your relationship
Not feeling loved up – perhaps it’s your onesie. A recent poll, conducted in the UK, has found that those who sleep in their birthday suit are happier in their relationships than those who cover up. Of the 1 004 Britons who were polled, 57% of those who sleep in the nude said they were…
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Men likely to gain weight in their early 40s
Male and females are vulnerable to weight gain in their early 40s and late 30s, according to findings of a new survey. The results of the new survey of 1 000 people, conducted by Forza Supplements, suggests that for women, the key danger zone is between the ages of 35-40, with 38% saying they were…
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Yoga or pilates which one is best for you?
Yoga and pilates are often thrown into the same category. While they are similar practices, they do have some major differences. There is a lot of interest in both forms of discipline. Both are sophisticated systems of integrative exercise with a lot in common. In fact, the six pilates principles: centering, concentration, control, precision,…
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Yoga strength versus flexibility
I have noticed that amongst my students there are some people who are naturally flexible but lack strength and on the other end of the spectrum, there are people who are strong but really inflexible. It is important to practice yoga with these things in mind. Notice your strengths and weakness and practice with compassion.
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Get fit don’t quit!
Get the most out of your gym time by investing in the right equipment. You don’t have to buy the biggest, baddest, most expensive home gym system to get in shape. We consulted our fitness contibutors to compile our top 5 essential list.
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Size does count
According to a study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), size really does count. The study, conducted by the Australian National University, revealed that the taller the man, the bigger the effect his penis size had on his sex appeal. The group of researchers showed life-size, computer-generated figures of men…
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Masculine Boys & Feminine Girls More Likely to Get Cancer
‘Feminine’ girls and ‘masculine’ boys are more likely to engage in behaviors that could increase their risk of cancer, suggests a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. The pursuits of teenagers and cancer risk According to the study, girly teenage girls are significantly more likely to use tanning beds and be physically inactive…
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Eating disorders in men ‘are being overlooked’
Eating disorders are widely believed to only affect women, but we are finding out that men are susceptible to this concern as well. According to a UK study, men are under diagnosed and under treated for anorexia and other eating disorders, despite making up about a quarter of cases. Eating disorders in men Researchers from…
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5 reasons to buy Longevity magazine this month
Here are five reasons to buy Longevity magazine this April … 1. Read our Longevity report, Hazy View, to find out if cannabis really does have health benefits – is this this simply a smoke screen? 2. Discover how our cover celebrity, Cameron Diaz, feels about getting older, and follow her top tips to living your best…