Well Being Slideshows

Winter means two things: snow and Christmas! But although we're all looking forward to Christmas, the cool winter weather can play havoc with your hair and skin, causing rough, red, flaking skin and dry, frizzy hair. Combat winter damage and keep your hair and skin looking fabulous with these tips.

Because of our contemporary lifestyles, being overweight is becoming the "new in". But what does "overweight" even mean? And more importantly, what are the health risks for people who are overweight?

We're always being told to make sure our diets include enough vitamins. But what do these substances actually do, and when is it dangerous to take too much? We look at deficiency and excess of five key vitamins.

The winter often makes us want to stay indoors and hibernate, but just because the weather is poor doesn't mean you cant enjoy sport. Try some indoor activities with friends and family to keep active and not pile on the pounds during the holidays.

Not all gym equipment is created equal. Some of it looks like medieval torture gear for a reason. We'll go over the worst offenders and offer some alternatives.

A wand that waves away headaches. A mechanical nose that sniffs out cancer. Or cataract surgery that doesn't require a surgeon's use of a knife to cut out the lens. These are just a few of the medical breakthroughs on the way.

Looking younger requires lots of expensive lotions and potions and in some cases, fillers and even surgery... doesn't it? Not always. By following the simple tips below and by making minor alterations to your lifestyle, you can look younger in an instant - no expensive anti-aging creams required.

The human capacity for cruelty is at its worst in unthinkable medical experiments conducted over the last 200 years, for which official apologies are very slow in coming. Warning: Many people will find the information in these slides upsetting.

Have you ever imagined waking up under a toxic sand storm or bathing with toxic water? As a result of industrial development, many cities in the world face extreme air, water and soil pollution, which affects the environment and inhabitant's health. These are 10 of the most polluted cities on Earth.

Whether you're new to training or you've been going to the gym since forever, chances are you've made at least one of these mistakes. Are you still making them?