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The good news is that we seem to be living longer. The not so good news is that we're all less healthy! Certainly if we compare the post war baby boomers with the generation which preceded them. Life expectancy might be rising, especially as new medical advances are made, but the question is, are we doing enough to keep up our end of the bargain and take responsibility for our own health and fitness too? If not, then an aging population and increasing healthcare costs could be debilitating to a country's economy,  and to individuals as well.

A youthful, glowing complexion, with toned muscles is what most people would love to see when they stand in front of the mirror. Sagging jowls, dull skin and a grey pallor are all signs of ageing that can make you look old before your time. With today's technological advances, many women are opting for a whole raft of innovative, non-invasive treatments and surgeries, after all, there's nothing wrong with a little helping hand now and then.

Child couch potatoes may not be quite as much at risk of getting fat than their worried parents suspect. Studies show that there is nothing wrong with a bit of lounging on the sofa after all, as long as kids are are getting exercise in at some point.

With the flu season starting early in the US this year and already at epidemic proportions, and with thousands dying each year, preventative measures are nothing to sneeze about. In the UK, the norovirus has hit hard for another winter, and across the globe the battle against cold and flu symptoms persist.

If you are a would-be dad then next time you chow down a greasy burger you might want to think about how it might be reducing your chances of having a family. Could a diet rich in saturated fats be reducing a man's chance of enjoying fatherhood? According to one recent study it just might do and in recent years there has been a greater emphasis on male infertility and possible factors which reduce sperm count or cause sperm to be less than productive.

Job demands mean that being fit and healthy is a real bonus in the modern working world. We're used to hearing about how increased productivity can help employers but there are many advantages and reasons to put your fitness at the top of your agenda when it comes to your work life and career.

With one in six couples trying for a baby in the US not finding baby success after a year, the issue of infertility is a ripe one. Whether environmental, genetic or other health reasons are to blame for the rising rates of fertility problems, there is a growing interest in how lifestyle choices can potentially affect possible pregnancies.

Even if you didn't write a definitive list of healthy New Year resolutions for 2013 you no doubt have made some conscious as well as unconscious decisions to make some changes. Right? Are you forging ahead or has the year started off busy with all good intentions pushed to some 'I'll do it soon' category of your psyche? Before the month runs away with itself you might want to put the brakes on any excuses that are ruining your resolve.

Time efficient, effective exercise with workouts that deliver results in the best and fastest way possible. In a society where we're all time poor, personal trainers are a fitness trend that has grown tenfold over the last five years. This isn't merely a fitness fad either as more people experience the benefits of one-on-one personalized training.

Wonder Woman's workout routine

A woman's work is never done, so the saying goes. There may have been a shift in roles, responsibilities and expectations when it comes to males and females in recent times but modern women are busier than ever. Busy does not mean fitter though and though lots of ladies are rushing round like Wonder Woman they are not quite as healthy as her.