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• Change4Life: a ‘lifestyle revolution’. But is it enough?

  ‘Change4Life' is what the government is calling its latest campaign to persuade us all to eat more healthily and do more exercise. It isn't simply a series of adverts, however, as public health minister Dawn Primarolo was keen to stress at the... Posted Jan 02 2009, 11:28 AM by Tom Moberly with | with no comments Filed under: obesity, lifestyle, public health

• Condom sales rise as recession hits DIY activity

  The recession might be curtailing our lifestyles in many ways but it seems that sexual activity is on the rise. We heard last week how the BPAS was dishing out free emergency contraception for the festive season. And now I read that sales of condoms climbed... Posted Dec 01 2008, 10:53 AM by Colin Cooper with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: sexual health, lifestyle, contraception

• A new five-a-day will help keep you sane

  It's enough of a struggle to consume five portions of fruit and veg a day (especially now I've learnt that potatoes are not admissible), so how could I possibly fit in another five things a day to keep me healthy? Well, actually, it's not... Posted Oct 27 2008, 10:56 AM by Colin Cooper with | with no comments Filed under: mental health, lifestyle, environment