Carly Cochrane

Neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt reveals how our obsession with weight loss can actually make us pile on the pounds Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) It’s pretty safe to say that at some point in our lives, we have all tried a diet, whether it’s been paleo, Atkins, a juice detox or just avoiding carbs. But for some of us, it seems that no matter how hard we diet, the love handles and

It's celebrated for having a host of health benefits such as boosting a baby's immunity - and helping a newborn bond with its mother. But ask most mothers-to-be what they fear about their imminent arrival and breastfeeding is likely to feature. It is not uncommon to struggle initially and many women experience discomfort. But for Caroline Goldstein, a former hospital doctor, breastfeeding caused nothing but excruciating pain and discomfort. The 35-year-old, who lives in Bristol with her husb

With the Rio 2016 Olympics now well underway, many of us are left gawking at the TV screen wondering 'how do they do it?' Well, with the help of a nutritionist and an expert trainer, we reveal the secrets of an Olympic athlete's workout, that you can use. Let's face it, Olympians are basically super humans, but actually, you'll be surprised to know that there are a few basic tips and tricks of Olympic training that we can steal and use to boost our own workouts. With the help of Team GB's Hea

We’ve all been there – chomped our way through a pack of chewing gum in record time because we accidentally ordered the garlic bread for starters, forgetting we were on a first date. Bad breath is one of life’s constant worries. In fact, a recent survey found that almost 9 out of 10 people worry about their breath while a third listed bad breath as one of their top turn offs when it comes to dating. But do you actually know what causes it? James Goolnik, dentist and founder of Bow Lane Denta

Remember that old saying 'you are what you eat' or 'if you don't eat all your carrots you won't be able to see in the dark'? Well, recent studies have shown many fruits and vegetables often look like the body part or organ that they are good for. That's right – it’s not just a coincidence that kidney beans are actually called kidney beans, or why walnuts look like tiny little brains. An ancient European philosophy known as ‘The Doctrine of Signatures’ suggests that plants, animals and mineral

If you have fat phobia, it’s time to get over it. Eating a diet that includes healthy fats can increase your chances of living for longer, research suggests. The 30-year Harvard University study found people who frequently consume unsaturated fats have a much lower risk of dying early. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are found in fish and vegetable oils and provide many health benefits. Here, writing for Healthista, Carly Jade Cochrane reveals the nine healthiest fats and how you ca

Whether it's a looming deadline or a family argument, we all have days where we're so stressed we can barely think. But simple breathing techniques can help us feel calmer and happier, according to yoga teacher Jean Hall. In her new book, Breathe, she says most people don't let air in and out properly, meaning the breath gets trapped and held, causing tension in the body. 'I realised that by bringing awareness to the breath and allowing the breath to relax, that began the process of beginning

Melissa Wells, actress and author, was at the height of her Hollyoaks career while secretly fighting a battle with bulimia which affects over 360,000 people in the UK. Now recovered, she’s launching a new book to help others. In the months leading up to her prom night, Melissa Wells’ mother watched her daughter’s weight plummet from a wholesome size ten to a size six, as a once happy, athletic, independent kid who ate when she was hungry started to find any excuse not to eat. 'I knew logicall