Author: Michelle Korhonen

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Robin ‘Bobby’ Windsor – known for his appearances on the show between 2010 and 2015 – has died suddenly at the age of 44. He partnered model Patsy Kensit, EastEnders legend Anita Dobson, Loose Woman Lisa Riley and Dragon’s Den star Deborah Meaden. A heartbroken Susanna Reid, who danced with Bobby on Strictly for Children in Need in 2011, fought back tears on Good Morning Britain after she learnt of his death. As tributes pour in for the beloved Latin and Ballroom dancer, MailOnline has looked back at some of the other stars of the programme that we have…

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Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhether you engage in physical activity on a regular basis or one-to-two days a week, both options produce weight loss suggests a new study titled “The Associations of ‘Weekend Warrior’ and Regularly Active Physical Activity with Abdominal and General Adiposity in U.S. Adults,” published in the journal Obesity. The study is the first of its kind to examine the association between physical activity patterns and objectively measured fat tissue mass.Guidelines from the World Health Organization recommend that adults perform at least 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity, 75 minutes per week of vigorous physical activity…

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By Eliza Mcphee For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:06 EST, 19 February 2024 | Updated: 23:22 EST, 19 February 2024 Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka has announced she will be stepping down from her role. The airline boss made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon, the same day Virgin announced a return to profitability over the 2023 financial year and a ‘strong’ first half of the 2024 financial year.‘After nearly four years of intensive work and transformation since the dual challenges of Administration and the onset of Covid-19, Jayne has decided that now is the right juncture to ensure that succession is…

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Working out just one to two days per week can be as effective at losing weight as working out every day.‘Weekend warriors,’ people who cram exercise into one or two sessions per week as opposed to working out a little every day, had similar decreases in abdominal fat, waist circumference and body mass index to those who hit the gym on a regular basis. While most studies have examined the link between exercise and weight, which is not always an accurate interpretation of health, this study is the first of its kind to look at the link between patterns of physical activity and…

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Eyes shining with excitement, the nine-year-old English boy in a dark Parka jacket holds up a certificate showing he has just converted to Islam.‘You’re a Muslim, Rudi!’ cheers the imam as he hugs the child, whose hand he has held throughout a short ceremony at a Lancashire mosque.In his piping voice, the youngster has just recited the words of the Shahada, a strict Islamic creed pledging that there is ‘nothing worthy of worship but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger’.The mantra means he must now wash before praying five times a day, never eat pork and — when he is…

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Jason Lane clearly remembers the turning point that saved his marriage. It was late on a Sunday afternoon when he received a worrying text from his wife, Kirstie, who has Parkinson’s disease.She had been living apart from Jason and their two children for months, having moved out to be with another man.‘I can’t carry on with this anymore, it would be better if you lived your life without me,’ she wrote. ‘Tell the kids I love them but I’m not going to be here anymore’.Heart pounding, Jason raced to Kirstie’s flat and managed to break in just in time to…

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Labour mocked Rishi Sunak‘s social media video that promoted a ‘ban’ on mobiles in schools with an edited version.Mr Sunak was ridiculed on Monday for his acting talents in a video attempting to demonstrate the distraction that mobile phones can have in the classroom.The opposition party then took the taunting to another level last night by posting their own version with the caption, ‘What sort of notifications could be annoying Rishi Sunak so much…’.When the Prime Minister pauses to check his mobile phone, Labour’s new video shows a mock-up of a screen with various notifications popping up to poke fun at…

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Is your gut trying to tell you something? Your gut health is more important than you may realize. It plays a crucial role in your overall well-being, affecting everything from your mood to your skin to your immune system. If your gut is out of balance, it can throw off your entire body. So how do you know if your gut needs some love & attention? Here are five signs to look out for: 1. Digestive Issues If you frequently experience bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea, it could be a sign that your gut is in need of healing. These…

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