Weight Loss

Most of us would like to shed a few kilos but often it’s easier said than done. YOURLifeChoices offers practical ways to lose weight and have some fun along the way.


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Diets explained: The Atkins diet

Find out what the Atkins diet is and whether it is a safe way to ...

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Five sites to help you dump a decade

Five sites to help you dump a decade

Debbie shares five sites which can help you look years younger.

Is midlife weight gain inevitable?

Is midlife weight gain inevitable?

Weight gain doesn’t have to be a fact of midlife

Is going gluten-free a fad?

Is going gluten-free a fad?

Many say it can help you lose weight and gain energy, but is there any ...

Free calorie counting program

Free calorie counting program

Trying to lose a few kilos? Counting your calorie intake is an important part of ...

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Top five weight-loss tips

Top five weight-loss tips

Winter is a great excuse to hide those few extra kilos under more layers of clothing but carrying extra weight is not good for your health.

Shed the extra kilos

Milestone health checks

Milestone health checks

Your doctor won’t always tell you when it’s time to start getting tested, so it’s important that you know what you need to do and when.

Get informed

Ten early signs of dementia

Ten early signs of dementia

How do you know if memory loss and confusion are just signs of getting older or are the first indicators that something more sinister is wrong?

Knowing the warning signs

Homemade remedies

Homemade remedies

YOURLifeChoices has quick and easy remedies which can be rustled up from the contents of your pantry so you can give the pharmacy a miss.

Gentle on your body and wallet

Demystifying prostate cancer

Demystifying prostate cancer

One in every 11 men will develop prostate cancer by the age of 70. Catching prostate cancer early is the best way to ensure it is ‘curable’.

What if it’s you?