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Currently studying Reproductive and Sexual Health Research, used to work in TV and radio, ex-lab scientist who's moved into HIV and moving towards health in general. Books, TV, music, the internet - love them all. Dancing's a passion, as is singing. Currently

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Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Should there be a special tax on junk foods?: 2 of 12
Can the you rely on the general public to make healthy choices on their own? Absolutely not. There are way too many social and cultural constraints that pose insurmountable barriers to those seeking a healthy lifestyle. And one of the structural barriers is economics. When biscuits, crisps, cheap white bread and fizzy pop wi... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics What's hot in fitness in 2007?: 5 of 10
Every year brings its own fitness trends and 2007 will be not different, I am sure. However, the real trend seems to be in the 'return to nature'. Pilates, yoga, power-walking - more and more people are leaving the old Nautilus machinery behind and opting for 'spinal realignment', 'core strengthening' and a 'mind and body ba... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology The metrosexual man versus the cowboy: What do women want?: 4 of 8
Surely it depends on what woman. If you want to stay at home, cook, raise the kids and have dinner and the slippers ready when your man walks through the door, you'd want a cowboy. If you're a ball-breaker of a lady though, with her own career aspirations and an (perhaps only fleeting) interest in children but less so in nap... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty Is foreign aid the solution to global poverty?: 36 of 61
Foreign aid is nothing but a band-aid for the global poverty wound. Unless we fundamentally change the way the world trades, the way governments prioritise needs and how international debt is handled, poverty will never be tackled in a sustainable way. Giving money at a child who keeps getting mugged by bullies at school doe... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should gays and lesbians be allowed civil unions but not marriage?: 23 of 36
Are gays and lesbians any less human than straight people? I don't think so. So why should homosexuals not be given the same rights as any other human being! I find it interesting that this topic keeps coming up, again and again. Why? If we want to be treated fairly in life, then we too must treat others fairly. There might ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss How many calories should you eat: 19 of 29
Well, how much do you move? How fast is your metabolism? Are you pregnant? Cycling the Tour de France this week? Getting over a cold? Are you growing (and I mean in height, not in circumference)? Or would you rather shrink a little (and now I do mean circumference)? Surely the answer to how many calories you should eat is a ... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should teens have sex education in schools?: 100 of 139
Can we afford not to teach teens about sex in schools? Absolutely not! Whether you believe in pre-marital sex or not, teens are having sex. Yes, it's true. They don't actually care whether you approve or not. If they're going to 'do it', they're going to 'do it'. So what CAN we do? Educate them. Teach them how to protect the... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Makeup for men: Marketing folly or about time?: 24 of 33
Finally! Gender equality has taken a big step forward with the introduction of makeup for men. No longer are cosmetics the exclusive forum for women, now men can join in too. And about time, I'd say, as someone who defends gender equality. You see, gender equality does not just mean 'preferential treatment for women'. It doe... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Keeping kids entertained at the airport: 14 of 17
When I was a kid, keeping me entertained at the airport was never a problem - it was keeping track of where I was that caused my poor parents grief. Airports are fascinating places - why not allow your children to explore? Just make sure you give them a time they have to be back, make sure their watch is working and agree a ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Great gift ideas for a house-warming party: 43 of 51
Housewarming parties are always fun, the hosts are happy they can show off their new home, the guests are happy because it's a party. If they've got a great gift to present to the hosts, that is. But really, it's not that difficult, just remember the three rules of gift giving: 1. What do they need? Everyone needs something.... More..