We look at eight hormones that control your health.   You're probably all too aware of their effects, but what is the science behind these things called hormones? Oestrogen What is it? Oestrogen is responsible for the growth and development of female sexual characteristics as well as reproduction. Why is it important? Maintaining normal oestrogen levels is important for women experiencing oestrogen dominance...

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Tired? Sad? Your hormones could be to blame.   They're the chemical messengers that travel, via our blood, to every organ and tissue in our body. But what happens when there is too little or too much of a particular hormone in your body and how can you fix it? Oestrogen What it does: Oestrogen is the main female hormone. It's secreted by the...

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Look like a lean muscle machine while helping to keep testosterone levels in check.   Testosterone can make all the difference at the gym and in the bedroom. The problem is: as men approach their 30s, most experience a decrease in testosterone production, forcing them to visit their GP for a total testosterone level check. Before going down this path, one way men may...

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Despite its name, the dumbbell is the smartest fitness tool on the planet!   There are many reasons why dumbbells are superior to weight machines: you’ll use more muscles, improve joint stability and work both sides of your body equally. Plus, they are cheaper and portable! 1. Clean and presses Why? Strengthens and includes a burst of cardio. How? Hold a dumbbell in one hand....

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Research finds exercise can help improve bone strength in women with osteoporosis.   It may sound like odd advice to give postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, but new research shows that weight-bearing exercises can help support strong bones. The researchers looked at 43 studies which focused on the effect of exercising on bone health. The studies covered 4,320 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. They found different...

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Damien Kelly shows five exercises you can do with a weight plate.   The addition of a weight plate turns these tried and tested moves into an intense workout. 1. Weighted squats Why? A new twist on the squat. How? Feet shoulder-width apart, hold a plate in both hands about 30cm from your chest, either like a steering wheel or horizontal (pictured). Squat, keeping your...

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