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Q: Does dry skin cause wrinkles?
A: Dry skin doesn’t create wrinkles – it just makes them more noticeable. Wrinkles are the result of aging, sun damage, smoking and repetitive facial movements such as smiling, frowning or squinting. Well-hydrated skin decreases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the skin. The better hydrated your skin [...]

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Every day, water leaves your body at an alarming rate!

An average person loses 3-6 litres of water per day.
An active person can lose 1-2 litres of water per hour when exercising.

The human body can only consume so much water at one time!

Electrolytes such as sodium and potassium help the body to absorb more fluids.
Carbohydrates work [...]

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As someone who loves travelling to different places, taking it easy and sampling plenty of local food and wine, I can relate to those who find it a challenge to maintain their weight while they are on holiday. This can be particularly difficult for people who have been exercising and eating sensibly in the run [...]

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In the current heat, or if you are going on holiday, it is especially important that you pay attention to the amount of water you are drinking each day. I have written about the health benefits of correct hydration a number of times - here are some reminders for you:

Hydration in the human [...]

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The threat of a summer holiday, and baring your body after months of comfort food and woolly layers is often enough to spur people into improving their eating habits and taking up some exercise. If this applies to you, there are a few things that you can start doing right now to help you kick-start [...]

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By Luigi Gratton, M.D., M.P.H.
Vice President, Medical Affairs and Education, Herbalife
Your body is a complex machine that requires the right combination of fuel to keep it running at peak efficiency. It obtains this energy from the foods you eat. However, what [...]

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