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The Game Changers: Second Nature’s response

Media Commentary

The Game Changers: Second Nature’s response

Is giving up meat a 'Game Changer'? A break down of the evidence used by this popular Netflix film to claim that a vegan diet improves performance & health.

How to break bad habits: 3 simple steps

Habit Change

How to break bad habits: 3 simple steps

We all have habits we want to break. Follow these 3 simple steps to form new, healthy habits and learn how long it takes for new habits to stick.

Stress and weight gain

Stress

Stress and weight gain

Does stress lead to weight gain? The latest evidence behind the impact of stress on your brain, hormones, and food choices.

Is exercise more important than diet?

Myth Busting

Is exercise more important than diet?

Is it possible to outrun a bad diet? Using science to bust the myth that a healthy diet doesn't matter if you exercise regularly.

The lesser-known benefit of exercise

Exercise

The lesser-known benefit of exercise

When people talk about the benefits of exercise they usually focus on physical benefits. What is less talked about is the effect exercise has on our brain.

Frozen yoghurt bark

Dessert

Frozen yoghurt bark

It tastes as good as it looks. This recipe is a big hit with kids and is a refreshing, naturally sweet ice cream alternative!

Finding time to exercise

Myth Busting

Finding time to exercise

Not enough time to exercise? Every minute counts! Busting the myth that exercise is only effective if it's done for long periods of time.

How to avoid holiday weight gain

Social Situations

How to avoid holiday weight gain

Tops tips to stop you falling off the wagon while on holiday, plus how to ease back into a healthy routine after the break.

Stress – can it be useful?

Stress

Stress – can it be useful?

Stress is often viewed in a negative light as something to be avoided, but can it be useful? Research suggests stress shouldn't be something to be feared!

Ultimate guide to losing weight at home

Social Situations

Ultimate guide to losing weight at home

Stuck at home during lockdown & worried about gaining weight? Here's eight evidence-based strategies to manage your weight from the comfort of your home.

Make losing weight feel Second Nature

The first step on your Second Nature journey is to take our health quiz.

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