http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/Mind, Body & Soul, Treatment Room, and Healthy Eating ideas with expert guides to your wellness.© 2007Englishhttp://stc.msn.com/br/intl/life/img/1/msn_pos_uk.gifhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/5Wellbeinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580467http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580467Summer is here at last! And it looks set to stay until the weekend. Expect the beaches to be packed with thousands of day-trippers and take to the glorious countryside to make the most of the fine weather. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8762594http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8762594Many women suffer from PMT every month with various symptoms and to varying degrees of discomfort and pain. MSN looks at common PMT curses and natural easy-to-do cures, which re-balance your hormone levels and alleviate PMT symptoms. These should leave you calm and collected, and feeling like the wonderful woman you are!Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8938686http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8938686Scientists have identified four places in the world where, if you're lucky enough to live there, you're likely to live a much longer, healthier life. But where are they? Find out here!Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8927159http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8927159Apart from immediately booking your next holiday the second you get off of the flight home, what are the best ways of getting over the post-holiday blues? We check out the best ways to feel great when you return from the sun.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8847964http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8847964Illnesses such as tuberculosis, rickets and gout may summon visions of filthy street urchins and extravagant Victorian poets, but doctors are warning that old-fashioned afflictions such as these may be making a comeback. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8780612http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8780612Office employees who sit at their computers for eight or more hours daily report frequent aches and pains, ranging from stiff necks to lower backaches to numb wrists. Add to that list "BlackBerry thumb," the throbbing sensation many users feel in their digit from too much typing on the hand-held device. The good news is a few small adjustments to your workstation and your daily routine should alleviate, or even prevent, the pain.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8772716http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8772716I think of myself as a born worrier. I've always worried, ever since I was little. I'd worry about what people at school thought about me, about homework and all sorts of things.Almost everybody worries. It can be a healthy response to life, preventing us from being reckless, or stimulating us to do our best to take control of a situation. But some people worry a lot more than others, and sometimes to the point where it becomes a problem in itself.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8759697http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8759697It is one year on since the smoking ban was introduced in Britain restricting those who want to light up to private areas. Any enclosed public areas and other places like railway platforms were made smoke-free zones unless offenders were willing to pay a £50 fine.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580525http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580525Wednesday 25 June is National Siesta Day, the one day in the year when we are all encouraged to close our eyes for 10-20 minutes during our lunch break to recharge our batteries for the afternoon. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8692331http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8692331Brits are in the dark when it comes to skin cancer and as a result, millions of us are at risk. A dangerous cocktail of apathy and ignorance means that over half (53%) are not concerned by the threat of skin cancer and one third (32%) never check their moles for signs of change; this is despite the fact that melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer and that the number of new cases in the UK has doubled in the last 20 years. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8619566http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8619566Is it possible that just one or two sessions with a hypnotist can change a person's eating habits forever and make them lose weight? We visit Marisa Peer, who has helped dozens of celebrities and hundreds more clients to lose the pounds without even going on a diet.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8625480http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8625480While we all long for the summer months, hay fever, sunburn, insect bites and dehydration can all play their part in spoiling them for us. But not any more! We reveal how to avoid the most common health hazards of the season, and enjoy a summer bursting with energy and life.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8560541http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8560541It’s Friday the 13th, which could mean a day of horror for superstitious people who dread the number 13 (cue Omen music).  So could we all be doomed to a day of ultra unluckiness - or is it all just a load of old codswallop?Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8585720http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8585720Consultant Urological Surgeon Prokar Dasgupta offers exclusive advice on sensitive healthcare issues for men...Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8585538http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8585538According to new research, 93% of Brits unaware of the irreversible damage UV rays can cause to their eyes. Join our webchat on the matter and find out how best to protect your peepers from the dangers of sun damage.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8533792http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8533792There has been a lot of press recently surrounding the revelation that Fern Britton recently admitted having had a gastric band fitted to help her lose weight. Especially after claims from her and her husband that she simply ate less and exercised more. But how safe is weight-loss surgery, what costs are involved emotionally, physically and financially?Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8526237http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8526237Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7469492http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7469492Allergies do not just mean avoiding certain foods or dealing with the odd rash. In some severe cases, allergies can dictate a person's life and putting a foot wrong can have life-threatening consequences. To highlight National Allergy Week (May 19-23) we spoke to one woman about how she learned to deal with the severe allergy anaphylaxis.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8284484http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8284484Going for a massage is an unnecessary luxury that should be reserved for special occasions, right? Wrong, as Shannon Kilgore found out when she turned to the treatment to nurse a back injury. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580509http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580509While we are accustomed to seeing glamour girl Jodie Marsh wearing very little clothing, the Essex girl never usually shows herself in public without ten tonnes of slap on her face. Until now. Marsh has posed for photos in the latest issue of Now Magazine, virtually unrecognisable without any make-up. And while this may just another photo shoot for the celebrity, research suggests that giving up make-up and going au naturel may just be the way forward. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8098408http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8098408They say drinks are expensive in London, but The Connaught hotel in Mayfair has surely taken things too far by charging £780 for a glass of Krug Clos d' Ambonnay champagne. But believe it or not, some people are willing to shell out gratuitous amounts of cash for the world's most exquisite foods. Join us as we go on an overpriced culinary tour in search of the foods you would not want to order by mistake.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8083034http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8083034As a report claims that taking certain vitamins could actually do more harm than good, we look at the arguments for and against the regular use of supplements.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8045324http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8045324From Bikram to Ashtanga and Kundalini, there are many different styles of yoga. Follow our guide to the different disciplines so you can choose the class that works best for your body, personality and fitness goals.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8013885http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8013885The mere thought of a visit to the dentist evokes fear in many of us. This vision, however, is outdated. We spoke to one dentist about why Britons should have nothing to fear.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8007513http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8007513TV chef Delia Smith has come under attack from campaigners over high levels of salt in some of the recipes in her new book and series ‘How to Cheat at Cooking’. Hardly a surprise, when you consider that many of the recipes involve using frozen or canned ingredients. It is just another sign that the former undisputed queen of celebrity chefs has lost her crown, as well as the plot, says Hugh Wilson.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580502http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580502Don’t you just hate those lucky people who eat like there is no tomorrow and do no exercise but still manage to stay slim? You might not envy them as much as you used to, if new research is to be believed. A study has revealed that people who are not classed as overweight but lack muscle are just as unhealthy as those who we consider to be obese. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7859600http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7859600Our lifestyles have changed so much in recent years that it was only a matter of time before experts and lab boffins began to use medical terms to describe distinctly modern maladies such as sun-bed addiction, online hypochondria and lack of sleep due to a hectic lifestyle. We take a look at these 21st century conditions and examine whether they are cause for concern or have simply been created to grab a headline and scare people.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7848013http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7848013Boots the chemist has just launched its own version of the supplement Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, which it claims helps maintain natural energy levels, boost your heart and protect your immune system - all for 60p a pill. But do the claims by the UK’s biggest high street chemist stack up, and could a simple supplement like this really add years to your life? We look at the evidence.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7779631http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7779631Is No Smoking Day a worthwhile attempt to help people quit, or has it been rendered pointless by last year's smoking ban and the fact that hardcore smokers are looking increasingly isolated, not to mention a bit sad. Definitely the latter, says Hugh Wilson.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7777919http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7777919Celebrities are never shy when it comes to offering us advice on how to improve our health, but the organisation Sense About Science has recently highlighted a number of dubious health messages which have come from various famous faces. Meanwhile, a new book teaches us how to separate helpful health advice from spurious nonsense. We take a closer look at the facts.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7702500http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7702500There is no escaping colour - it surrounds us every second of every day. It should come as no surprise then, that individual colours are thought to have a different impact on human behaviour and emotions. Colour theorists argue that this is why a bright blue sky and yellow flowers make us feel happy, while grey clouds can make us feel down. But are they right? We met with an experienced colour psychologist to find out more.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7642933http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7642933As a new study condemns the use of anti-depressants as virtually ineffective for the treatment of mild to severe depression, one sufferer says people shouldn't go binning their Prozac just yet.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7638713http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7638713A new study has revealed that millions of people taking commonly prescribed anti-depressants, such as Prozac or Seroxat, might as well be taking a placebo. We take a look at the findings and ask our Relationships Expert, Dr Pam Spurr, for her expert advice. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7411832http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7411832Endless Gordon Ramsay programmes, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Jamie Oliver preaching to us about chicken, Rick Stein upsetting the locals in Cornwall and Heston Blumenthal's overblown recipes. When it comes to celebrity chefs, is it time for us to say enough is enough?Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7261223http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7261223Not convinced by the direction your private and professional life is headed? Maybe it is time you invested in the services of a qualified life coach.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7044623http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7044623Men may over-stress about 'flu' but they're likely to ignore other health worries. Help your man to make it a New Year's resolution to keep his health tip-top with our guide to essential health checks for each age group.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7011163http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7011163What does the coming year have in store for you? From finding love, to making a move in your career, acclaimed astrologer Patrick Arundell reveals your future in the stars.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6953890http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6953890Statistics suggest that by the time we reach 60, one in 12 of us will be blind or partially sighted. As it is National Eye Health Week (December 10-16), we find out how to slow the march of time and ensure you and your family enjoy good sight for years to come. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6937238http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6937238Aching feet from all that shopping, hangovers and indigestion can all trouble us during the run up to Christmas and in the holiday period. We've come up with this package of tips and remedies to help you through it all.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6915523http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6915523We like to poke fun at certain other nations for their questionable levels of personal hygiene, but a new survey has revealed that we Brits may be the ones in need of a good wash.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6842364http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6842364Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has just announced that she is cancelling the remaining dates on her tour due to “emotional strain.” While it is unlikely you have the health issues of the Rehab star, whose erratic behaviour recently saw her booed off stage by irate fans, your lifestyle may also be placing your health in danger. With hectic work schedules, the rise in work hard, party hard lifestyles, an increasing number of young people are heading for burnout. Are you one of them? Here are our top warning signs.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6701678http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6701678A group of US researchers claim that being overweight may not be as bad for our health as we have been told. We weigh up the evidence.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6680139http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6680139Many of us feel as if we should be taking some kind of vitamin supplement to fill a void in our diet or ward off illness, especially with the coldest months of winter fast approaching. Choosing the right vitamin, however, can be a daunting prospect. We run through our top vitamins and supplements that will keep you fit and healthy all year round…Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6615970http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6615970If you find yourself trembling with nerves at the thought of boarding a flight, giving a speech, or simply attending a party, you're not alone. But fear needn't be something you have to live with. We reveal how to beat anxiety without the use of pills.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6600294http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6600294Around 30 million people suffer from 'semi-somnia' (disturbed or fitful sleep due to a stressful lifestyle) according to a sleep expert, Dr Neil Stanley. Find out if you're a sufferer and what do do about it.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6467254http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6467254As controversy always surrounds complementary medicine, we look at the pros and cons of using herbal and homeopathic remedies.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6465974http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6465974Health figures released by the government show that obesity and diabetes rates continue to rise across England, while the north-south divide continues to widen.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6438269http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6438269Lewis Hamilton could become the first Formula One driver to win the drivers' championship in his first season if he finishes ahead of his closest rivals in the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend. But how does someone so young summon the mental strength to succeed at such a high level? Sports psychologist and Hamilton's mentor Dr Kerry Spackman talks about getting inside the mind of a born winner.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6415498http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6415498A new study shows that living in a wealthy district doesn’t necessarily make you healthier, especially when it comes to alcohol consumption.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6377930http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6377930Smoothies, vegetable juices, probiotic drinks - we  Brits can't get enough of them. But why, with so much healthy food at our fingertips, have we become too lazy to eat proper food? Hugh Wilson investigates.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:24 GMTMind, Body and Soulhttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7913999http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7913999The elements take a major toll on your hair and skin, but what if the sun and wind are not the only things to blame? Seemingly insignificant symptoms like swollen gums or cracked lips can actually indicate a more serious problem such as a vitamin deficiency. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8846418http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8846418The problem with the current economic situation is that it just keeps on taking. Petrol heads are finding their noggins are worth too much to stick outside their own drives, foodies are finding that their formerly bon viveur budgets now only cover a smart price shop and a decade of decadence has made the likes of a cinema trip only narrowly less expensive than a small family car. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8699214http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8699214The secret to losing weight? Burn off more calories than you eat. It’s that simple. Try our no-gym tips for an uber-hot body, no crunches necessary.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8491192http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8491192We've all been there; you wake up feeling as though your tongue has been replaced with sandpaper and for a split second everything else feels fine. But then you feel it. Generally it starts when you move your head and the searing pain of the night before shoots through your brain teaching you never to make a sudden movement again.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8456690http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8456690Spent the night tossing and turning? Woken up feeling groggy facing the hardly thrilling prospect of a full day at work? You're not alone, with many experiencing longer days at work in the 24/7 culture of today, sleep is getting pushed lower and lower down the agenda.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8288149http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8288149The Life & Style team has just returned from Devon, where it was lucky enough to be invited to spend the day with celebrity chef, journalist, broadcaster and ethical eating campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall at Park Farm, headquarters of his famous cookery school, River Cottage.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7185419http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7185419Do you normally eat breakfast or lunch at your desk? If the answer to this question is yes, then you might want to think again. Research has found that some computer keyboards are home to more harmful bacteria than, gulp, a toilet seat. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8204891http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8204891Skin cancer is fast becoming one of the most common types of the disease, and the latest weapon in the fight against the condition is... the humble tomato. A team of scientists has found that adding tomato paste to meals improves the skin's ability to protect against harmful UV rays.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8193149http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8193149The news this week that an 18-year-old whose sight was failing has had his vision improved in a pioneering operation has been hailed as one of the greatest medical breakthroughs in recent years.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8101805http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8101805Are you struggling to get a bit of vital shut eye because of your other half's horrendous snoring habit? You are certainly not along. There are 15 million snorers in the UK, and research shows that 97% of their partners suffer from chronic sleep deprivation.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8071992http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8071992Want to make lots of money on the trading floor? Check your testosterone levels first. Scientists have discovered that the key to being a success in the City is high levels of the hormone. But be careful, the researchers also found that too much can lead to unnecessary risk-taking.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8021514http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8021514For responsible adults, there is nothing wrong with enjoying a drink now and again. But are you really aware of the dangers of alcohol and the impact it has on your health and wellbeing?Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7983263http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7983263We all like to take a peek at the contents of other people's shopping baskets while waiting in line at the supermarket, but have you ever thought about what your weekly shop says about you?Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7886496http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7886496With insufficient programmes in place for anger management, thousands of Brits have been left with nowhere to turn, according to a mental health charity. We take a look at the reasons why.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7807445http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7807445We all want to look good, but do we really need to turn to cosmetic procedures to keep us looking youthful? Stress and dehydration are just some of the things that take their toll on our looks. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7743821http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7743821Do you sit in front of your computer for hours on end without taking a break, still use a regular toothbrush or casually throw away the free newspaper you pick up on the way to work in the morning? If so, then you are committing what we like to call a '21st century lifestyle sin.'Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7675990http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7675990In spirit of National Bed Month, also known as March, we’ve come up with eight tips to help you sleep well and wake up refreshed, ready to take on the day. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7663760http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7663760This year is special, and not just because of football's European Championships in Austria and Switzerland or the Olympic Games in Beijing. 2008 is a leap year, which means there are 29 days in February instead of the usual 28. Leap years occur every four years to help synchronise the calendar year with the solar year - the length of time it takes the earth to orbit  the sun, which is about 365¼ days.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7540254http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7540254Getting ready for a hard-hitting weekend of drinking, late nights, frantic socialising and general debauchery? You might want to stop and think about what your lifestyle is doing to your health before you punish your body yet again over the coming weekend.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7526722http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7526722Getting warmer, isn't it? This year's February 12 has been declared the hottest ever, with parts of the country recording temperatures of 18c, which is similar to June and is more than twice the norm of 7c. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7341115http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7341115Friday 25 January is Burns night, when hundreds of thousands of Scots come together to eat haggis, drink whisky and celebrate the life of one of their country's most famous sons, the poet and philosopher Robert Burns (1759 - 1796)Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7274993http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7274993The combination of awful weather and post-festive comedown can make January a depressing month. But instead of looking back, embrace 2008 as a chance to try new things and to finally get round to the things you promised you would do last year.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7270299http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7270299What we eat makes a massive difference to the health of our hearts. Eating lots of fruit, vegetables and dietary fibre plays a big part in helping us to avoid heart disease and other horrible illnesses. But what about the foods we should avoid if we want to stay heart healthy?Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580461http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580461A review by US researchers of seven commonly-held medical beliefs has found that they are nothing more than myths. Some of them are completely untrue, while others have no evidential proof, according to the study carried out at the Indiana University School of Medicine.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6893621http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6893621Cold meat for breakfast, chocolate and (yes!) sex are apparently good at boosting brain power, according to a new book. Teach Yourself: Training Your Brain, by Terry Horne, a business lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, explains how lifestyle and diet can keep the mind active.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6864795http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6864795Traditionally, the period of advent involves waiting and preparing for the celebration of the Nativity of Christ… and eating a heck of a lot of chocolate. But you do not have to use the time in the run-up to Christmas to merely devour your body weight in the sweet stuff.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6751273http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6751273As the old proverb goes: ‘Winter either bites with its teeth or lashes with its tail’. As the nights get shorter and the temperature drops, it is all too easy too hide away and wait for spring to come to the rescue.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6535136http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6535136The only thing more common than the common cold are the many myths that surround it. From going outside with wet hair to so-called foolproof remedies, few people really understand why they catch a cold and what they can do about it.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6313276http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6313276New figures have revealed what the average British person does during the day, and the time at which they do it. So if you wake at 7am, experience the post lunch slump at 2.16pm and have sex at 22.34pm, then you are officially an average Joe.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6007368http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6007368No matter how much exercise you do or how well you eat, some times your body will behave in ways that will make you blush. Odd lumps and bumps, strange odours, dodgy bowels and other unwelcome malfunctions can be incredibly embarrassing. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5901526http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5901526Feeling the time ticking away and the depression kick in as you approach the big 3-0? Then it's time to start making the most of life while you’re still young and carefree.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5852879http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5852879Where would we be without our hands? A miracle of natural engineering, they have allowed us to develop more sophisticated fine motor skills… as well as the ability to pick up a club and hit someone over the head with it.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580471http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580471Smoking, overeating and binge drinking are responsible for a massive surge in cancer rates, according to research by Cancer Research UK. Meanwhile, reckless sunbathing has led to a 43% rise in skin cancer rates as warnings to stay out of the sun have been widely ignored.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580523http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580523Have you ever wondered how healthy you Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580492http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580492The great Woody Allen once said: "I don't want to achieve immortality through my work, I want to achieve it through not dying." Well, as much as we wish they would, scientists are yet to discover a magic potion that would allow us to live forever.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580524http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580524We all know that to stay fit, healthy and (most importantly for many people) slim, we need to eat a balanced diet and exercise as much as we can.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580501http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580501Do you find it impossible to switch off and relax? Is the weight of the world always on your shoulders? Do the pressures of modern living cause you sleepless nights? If the answer to these questions is yes, or if you are just feeling a little bit stressed, then you need to learn to relax.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580503http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580503Wearing sunglasses can give you sunburn, and someone's smell can turn you on! Both true, and there are a host of other medical facts that will surprise you, thanks to the revelations of Survival Of The Sickest: A Medical Maverick Discovers Why We Need Disease, and its authors.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580373http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580373Spas, sanctuaries and alternative fitness package deals combine fun in the sun with life-changing results for health and wellbeing. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580406http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580406Should you bother with mouthwash? Do you need to floss? And is an electric toothbrush better than a regular one?Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580476http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580476If you have ever wondered how many cups of tea you drink in a lifetime, how many baths you take or dreams you have, a Channel 4 film, which will be screened on April 26 at 9pm, brings these statistics to life.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580507http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580507Forget the flash floods - Friday June 22 is officially the happiest day of the year, according to a seasonal disorders specialist. Dr Cliff Arnall believes the combination of fine weather and the possibility of time off means that Britain's morale is at a high.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580401http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580401Improving your health doesn't have to mean joining a gym or going on a crash diet.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580426http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/mindbodysoul/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580426Has Valentine’s Day left you with a broken heart? Chances are it was something to do with your lifestyle choices rather than unrequited love or an office crush. There are many seemingly small things that can combine or build up to have a destructive effect on our blood pressure, arteries and eventually our heart. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:12:42 GMTMind, Body and Soul (Photos)