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Fancy a paddle this week? Go Canoeing Week runs from May 18th to 26th.

Take to the water with Go Canoeing Week

Take the plunge and try out canoeing this week with Canoe England's initiative to get more people into the water.

Could food allergies be preventing you from losing weight? Image: Thinkstock

Are food intolerances preventing weight loss?

Could a food allergy be preventing you from losing weight? Dr Hilary Jones discusses the possibility.

How much is your beauty collection worth? Image: Thinkstock

Average woman's beauty collection is worth £2,000

How much is your beauty arsenal worth? The average UK woman has spent £2,000 on her collection but will only use £327 worth.

18m processed meals have been thrown away since the horse meat scandal broke. Image: Thinkstock

18m ready meals binned amid horse meat scandal

Since the horse meat scandal, British families have thrown away 18m processed meals over fear of contamination.

Health

Is the sun really that bad for you?

New research from the University of Edinburgh found that the sun's rays could help reduce blood pressure, heart attack and stroke risk.

Quarter of adults only walk for 60 minutes a week

Brits are falling short of their recommended weekly exercise targets with a quarter only walking for an hour each week.

Snoring keeps a fifth of Brits awake at night

One in five Brits are in a constant state of exhaustion because of their partner's snoring, new research reveals.

A quarter believe malaria comes from dirty water

Brits need to be better educated on malaria as experts find a quarter believe the disease comes from dirty water.

Beauty

Stress is thought to be the main cause of hair loss in women. Image: Thinkstock

Stress to blame for 34% of female hair loss cases

Over a third of women are suffering from hair loss and thinning because of stress, reveals new research.

Women spend 2 months of lifetime shaving

As summer approaches (even if it doesn't feel like it outside) women are dreading their least favourite beauty chore - shaving.

Jennifer Lawrence's £2.89 beauty secret

She's the starlet of the moment after picking up an Oscar for Silver Linings Playbook in a dazzling Dior gown, and now we know her secret!

French women look 7 years younger than Brits

Is it the good food or the good genes? Brits say French women look up to seven years younger because they start their skincare routine earlier.

Family & Relationships

According to a recent survey, 26 is the perfect time to start a family. Image: Thinkstock

Age 26 is 'perfect point in life' to start a family

A recent survey has revealed that both mums and dads believe that 26 is the perfect age to start a family.

70% of parents don’t know first aid

Would you know how to assist an unconscious child, administer CPR or treat burns? Most parents admit that they wouldn’t know what to do.

Have you had your child’s eyesight tested?

Parents are urged to bring their children for eye tests regularly as they will not be able to judge if their eyes are being strained.

How to improve your health in 6 steps

After research revealed that taking a holiday can improve your health, we find out what we can do at home to improve our wellbeing.

Fitness

Take a peep at some of England's best landscapes like St Michael's Mount, Conrmwall. Image: Thinkstock.

Five of the best family walks this summer

Now that the sun is shining, there's no excuse not to get out and enjoy the fresh air of the countryside.

Injuries caused by not warming up effect 25% of Brits

If you've started a new fitness plan for summer, remember to warm up and cool down to avoid injury, say experts.

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Recipe of the week

Pasta and Coleslaw Salad

Food

Are food intolerances preventing weight loss?

Could a food allergy be preventing you from losing weight? Dr Hilary Jones discusses the possibility.

18m ready meals binned amid horse meat scandal

Since the horse meat scandal, British families have thrown away 18m processed meals over fear of contamination.

Video: Strawberry & Almond Traybake

Who could resist a slice of cake and coffee? Image: Vivastrawberries.com

Kick off this weekend with this classic baked treat - Strawberry and Almond traybake.

Blog

Achy muscles? Step into The Chelsea Day Spa

Looking for some me time? Check out Chelsea Day Spa this weekend.

Run a marathon? Crouched over your desk for too long? Or in need of TLC? Head to The Chelsea Day Spa right now, say Nikki Canning.

Problem Solved

Q&A: The best post-baby diet

Fiona Kirk shares her top tips to losing baby weight post-pregnancy. Image: Thinkstock

Every woman gains weight when they are pregnant, it's only natural. But, when it comes to losing the extra pounds, you have to be sensible.

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