What's on the inside counts more, say older women
09/03/2010
It seems that young women weren’t listening when their mothers told them, “it’s what’s on the inside that counts”. Women in their 20s and 30s, more than any other age group, expect to be judged on their physical appearance, according to new research out today.
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Daily calcium and vitamin D supplements prevent fractures
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‘Tis the season to be jolly - but the best of times for some can be the worst of times for others. Christmas to New Year is often the saddest and loneliest period for many people with arthritis, left behind as their more mobile neighbours bustle off to share the festive break with loved ones far away.
Christmas spices help ease stiff joints - the natural way
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