Whether you’ve made the decision to try and improve your overall health or you just want to know if you’re a healthy weight, learning how to calculate your body mass index is a good place to start.

The BMI (Body Mass Index) is used by health professionals around the world and is the preferred method for checking whether you're within a healthy weight range for your height.

 There are several methods available for working out your BMI, so just choose whichever you prefer.

It’s no secret that cleaning our teeth is one of the most important factors for preventing tooth decay and gum disease.  And since it’s generally recommended that this task should be undertaken at least twice a day, it’s essential your toothbrush is both functional and comfortable to use. However, with the plethora of electric and battery operated toothbrushes available it can be difficult knowing which to choose for the best results.

Snoring can affect anyone at any age. However there are many reasons why people snore with some more prone to snoring than others.

Common reasons for snoring include age, with around 40 percent of those in middle age frequently snoring. Other factors include weight, alcohol consumption, smoking habits, side effects of medication, as well as the position you sleep and various medical conditions.

No matter how careful you are with your dog's health, at some stage they are going to suffer from diarrhea. It's often impossible to know the exact reason for loose stools, especially if it's a one off episode. As such, you may need to use your own observations to gauge the seriousness of the situation. When trying to help your dog recover from diarrhea, it's usually recommended that they undergo a period of fasting after which time you can gradually reintroduce food.

Mold is something commonly associated with rotting food and there's nothing quite as stomach churning as picking up a piece of fruit to discover it's half covered with a green, furry growth. It seems to get on everything. That half finished cup of coffee left on your desk over the weekend, the stale loaf of bread a few days past its sell by date or a slab of cheese opened a week ago. They've all been attacked by mold. But where did it come from and why does mold develop on food?

While many of us struggle with losing weight, those with an ectomorph body type may find it virtually impossible putting on the pounds no matter how hard they try. They may be envied by the overweight population, but not everyone with the ectomorph body type wants to stay that way. Fortunately, an ectomorph can gain weight by combining a suitable exercise and eating plan.

Is there anything more frustrating to a dieter than hitting a weight loss plateau? After diligently following a diet plan and steadily losing weight, the scales now refuse to budge.

That initial weight loss is often enough to keep us motivated but as this slows or even comes to a halt, what should you do?

Why do we have so much difficulty maintaining our weight? While some struggle with diets trying to shed excess pounds, others find it a task keeping weight on. So how many calories do we need to maintain our weight.

This question presents a different answer for everyone as we all have our unique daily calorie requirements. Although the average daily calorie allowances given for men and women is 2,500 and 2,000 respectively, your own calorie needs may be significantly higher or lower than this figure.