Lifestyle

Swapping from Coke to Diet Coke has no effect on weight loss

Replacing sugar with artificial sweeteners used in Diet Coke and other soft drinks has no effect on weight loss, a major scientific review has found. Researchers reviewed 56 studies and found "no evidence was seen for health benefits from sweeteners" and said "potential harms could not be excluded". Some studies suggested that switching to artificial sweeteners could actually cause weight gain – but this effect was of "low or very low certainty". Dr Joerg Meerpohl said: "While some studies report an...

Do you suffer from ‘Posh Spice Syndrome’?

Almost two-thirds of Brits have been affected by 'Posh Spice Syndrome' - being wrongly considered 'miserable' because they don't smile very often. New research into the nation's demeanour revealed insecurities about the state of our teeth are leading to people becoming increasingly ‘introverted’ because they feel so self-conscious about smiling and laughing. Half the nation don’t like their smile, with many believing the state of their teeth has held them back at work and in their personal lives. Researchers who...

A problem free guide to finding a financial broker

The role of the financial broker has changed dramatically with the advent of the internet. It essentially democratised financial trading, meaning that anyone can now get direct access to the world's markets. Previously, only the very rich could afford a personal broker who would place orders on their behalf.Today, online brokers handle millions of clients 24/7, and because they are trading on behalf of so many individuals and companies, their commissions are much lower than in the old days. Work...

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