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I was born in London, grew up in Australia then moved back to the UK with my family at the age of 15.

Now I'm living in central London, married to a New Zealander and have 3 lovely children. We've been making plans to emigrate back to NZ one day...

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Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Give yourself the gift of sleep: 1 of 22
Are preparations during the holiday season leaving you stressed and unable to sleep properly? Sleep is essential for vital functions such as tissue growth and repair, as well as restoring energy levels. The optimum amount of sleep for healthy adults is between seven to eight hours per night. However it's quality, not quantity... More..
Computers & Technology > TV When will Europe phase out analogue TV?: 1 of 14
Whether we want it or not, there's no escaping the fact we live in a digital entertainment age. At the forefront of this technology is digital television (DTV), which aims to provide us with better quality pictures as well as access to a wide range of television channels and digital services.Currently, around 80% of the UK ha... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss How eating breakfast helps promote weight loss: 1 of 12
How Eating Breakfast Helps Promote Weight LossEmbarking on a weight loss regime is a daunting prospect for many people. All too often the first meal to go by the wayside is breakfast. It's a pattern that's repeated time and again by both "first-timers" and "experienced" dieters alike. Monday morning arrives and so begins a ne... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Size 0 phenomenon: 2 of 22
Everyone, from the government to celebrities and catwalk models, have been blamed for the current obsession with size zero. Despite the negative publicity size zero attracts, women still aspire to become thin or thinner than they currently are.Recent surveys have shown that eating disorders have increased, particularly among ... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics What's the best medicine? It's exercise!: 1 of 9
We're all familiar with the notion that exercise is good for us. But are you aware that the benefits of exercise extend further than speeding up weight loss? Numerous research studies have shown that exercise can ease or help prevent a multitude of physical and mental health problems. Rather than relying on medication, you co... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Better butter up: Five healthy solutions: 1 of 8
Generally we all eat too much fat. Overloading on unhealthy fats can lead to weight and heart problems, so what should we do?Eat less fat is the obvious answer. Unfortunately, reducing our fat intake is often easier said than done. Not only do hidden fats lurk in much of our food, our taste buds are accustomed to prefer riche... More..
Food & Drink > Dairy Products & Eggs The nutritional value of cottage cheese: 1 of 6
"Little Miss Muffet, sat on a tuffet, eating her curds and whey." I can't say I envied that little nursery rhyme character, not least because of the spider! I rather pitied Little Miss Muffet in her predicament. Not only was she frightened away by the spider, she didn't appear to have much to look forward to in the food depar... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The 10 biggest weight loss mistakes: 4 of 22
Losing weight must be one of life's hardest challenges. But why is it so difficult? Could it be because we make the same mistakes time and again. So, before embarking on your next weight loss regime, take a look at the top 10 biggest weight loss mistakes and make sure you don't fall into the same traps. 1. Kidding Yourself!... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Tips on improving your body mass index: 2 of 10
The BMI (Body Mass Index) is used internationally for checking whether your weight is within the healthy range for your height. Although suitable for most adults, the BMI shouldn't be used for children, pregnant women, the elderly or ill. Other exceptions are weight trainers or athletes with highly developed muscles, who may ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning The 5 most filling vegetables for healthy weight loss: 1 of 5
Losing weight must be right up there on the list of most difficult tasks known to mankind. Why is this so? Well, it's probably because the food we love to eat, the food that tastes the best, that fills us up the most, is all too often laden with fattening and artery clogging calories.So, in our endeavours to shed the pounds, ... More..