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With April 1st just around the corner, we thought a little fooling might be fun! So this issue of Bob’s Bones contains eight incredible facts about the human body… And two things we made up!
So: which of these eight things are true, and which two are false?

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Your body has roughly the same number of hair follicles as the b […]

At the beginning of the month, we took a look at some of the fact, fuss and fiction that’s recently been written about sugar to explain why different types of sugar might be considered good, not so good and bad. Now read on to find out why some sugar turns to fat and how you can reduce your sugar intake… Immediately!
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Entering 2014, a number of news sources ran stories with headlines of this kind. They quoted numerous experts who came out fighting for immediate reductions in the sugar content of foods, and increased public awareness on the dangers of sugar. But is sugar really quite as bad as the headlines suggest? And if it is, what’s to be don […]

Drummers drumming. Pipers piping. Lords a leaping… No wonder people find Christmas stressful! But just ahead of the twelve days, here are twelve ways to reduce stress and enjoy a cooler, calmer Crimbo. Hope it’s a good one!
Jaws: Our jaws carry more tension than many people realise! But you might be surprised […]

So! The clocks go back, the nights draw in and the sun’s out less… Plenty of grist for the small-talk mill! But what does this time of year do to your health? Well, for one thing, the lack of sunshine means you’re at risk of becoming vitamin D deficient…
Why do we need vitamin D? We need it for LO […]

Could you be one of the millions of people stressing their minds and bodies several times a day without even knowing it? The fact is your body has an inbuilt ‘clock’ that modern life has taught most people to simply ignore. But if you want to feel more alert & energized, increase your productivity, reduce fatigue […]

Is the school run the most stressful part of your day? One survey suggests that it is for 77% of mums! If the idea of battling the clock, traffic and wilful children makes you queasy, take a look at this ‘School Run: Relax!’ info before the next term starts…
Want to beat stress? If so, you might be amazed at how the way […]

Last month’s “Bob’s Bones” info sheet dispelled the myth that Yoga and Pilates are the same thing… Consequently, people have become curious as to what the differences are, and which suits them better! So here’s a brief guide to which discipline offers what benefit, where they differ, […]

Of all the fitness systems we’ve ever seen, nothing comes close to matching the power and benefits of Pilates. But while this unique system of stretching and strengthening exercises promises to make you feel great and condition your body fast, there are some myths and half-truths about Pilates that only serve to co […]

Could it really be that as much as 75% of the population is magnesium deficient? An American study suggests that’s the case… And just about everyone we know shows some of the signs below! Anecdotal evidence, of course, but it might be that you’re magnesium deficient to some degree if you have:
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