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One of the most important aspects of losing weight is understanding the role of the mind.

The Holy Month of Ramadan is a special time for Muslims, when the community and family play vital roles. Especially when everyone get together and eat.

I have received so many letters asking about the Atkins Diet. To many people it does appear that cutting out carbohydrates is the easier option than eating less food generally.

The benefits of eating fish have been subject to a huge amount of research.

When you look at your old photographs, you generally think, "Gosh, didn't I look nice, wasn't I slim then?"

Nuts and seeds are tasty and healthy. Just a small handful of mixed nuts and seeds eaten whilst waiting for supper is not only a delicious snack, but that handful may protect you from heart disease, osteoporosis and cancer.

It is always a good idea to think in terms of good health rather than being obsessed with body shape.

A new season is the perfect time to take a fresh look at life. From your letters, I make out a certain keenness to tackle weight management issues with renewed vigour and determination.

As cases of breast cancer are reaching an all time high, doctors are blaming the female hormone oestrogen, which is found in higher quantities in women who live in wealthier countries, for fuelling many cases.

Your Body Mass Index (BMI) gives a good indication of whether you are a healthy weight and what percentage of your body is fat.

In the run up to the festive season and the New Year, life can get pretty hectic, so now is a good time to boost your immunity.

We all have a love affair with festive food. For those celebrating festivals, traditional dishes and smells bring back the magic of childhood.