Eating gluten-free, whether it’s for health reasons or simply a dietary choice, can be a daunting challenge at first. Thankfully, it’s much easier now than ever before.

A wide array of token have been invoked over the centuries as physical, and safe, representations of undying love. We take a look at these love-filled objects.

Food may be cheap in your supermarket but there are hidden costs for society and the environment. You can, however, make food choices that are sustainable.

A Mediterranean style diet lowers a compound in blood that causes many problems of ageing.

Beetroot juice has been shown to lower blood pressure.

Your breath is unique and contains chemical signals that identify your health and illness.

Friends don’t only make your life more pleasant, they make it longer.

Eating fish regularly can add years to your life.

A protein rich breakfast is the key to stopping unhealthy snacking later in the day.

Happily married couples tend to gain weight together.

To understand how hypnotherapy can help you, you need to understand how it works and what it involves. Hypnotherapy is a natural process much like the state between being awake and asleep called the hypnoidal point. It makes you more open to positive suggestions and allows you to make good changes by nudging your subconscious into the desired thought process. In this state you are completely aware of things around you but are reinforcing positive thoughts in the subconscious mind which is what drives the conscious mind in our waking state. The way you feel during a session can differ for each person but generally it makes you feel relaxed and refreshed. This makes it excellent for stress as it allows you to stop and take a break for a moment as well as teaching you new skills.

It seems there are reasons, not all bad, why we choose to watch violent films.