Are you one of those people who always gets flu?

Every winter without fail you find yourself coughing and spluttering your way around the house. You've almost finished the box of tissues next to your bed, you could fry and egg on your forehead and your muscles feel like you have done 10 rounds with Ricky Hatton.

Trying to lose weight can be a real pain. Cutting down on the things you like to eat, like chocolate or chips, is never easy.

But to make matters worse, some foods you think will help you shed the pounds could actually be doing exactly the opposite.

It's that time of year again, cereal boxes, TV adverts, the girls at work… the Kellogg's 'drop a jeans size' diet is everywhere.

But will eating two bowls of cereal a day in lieu of, well, proper meals really help kick start a new weight loss regime?

Are you struggling to get a proper night's sleep?

Does the thought of another few hours lying in bed awake drive you completely mad? Well, DietPixie has come up with five ways to cure your insomnia that will make counting those annoying sheep a thing of the past.

Want to be one of those people who never get sick?

You know the kind of smug people I'm talking about. The kind who at the mere hint of someone coming down with a cold in the office never fail to mention that they "never get ill".

Do you ever feel you are not doing enough with your life?

You wake up, you go to work and then spend the evening dosing in front of the TV.

It can be hard to motivate yourself to exercise sometimes - so sticking on an emphatic, uplifting tune can be the perfect tonic for getting fit the fun way!

Sure, our bodies are temples and long-term health requires long-term effort.

But sometimes we all need a quick fix to clear the system and boost the body.

Eating the right diet isn’t just about maintaining a healthy body and looking your best, it can have a real impact on your brain and mental agility.

Another year, another slew of celebrity fitness DVDs.

Here is DietPixie’s fab round-up of the best of breed for 2008.

There are a number of factors determine how many calories you should consume per day, here’s a run-through of what to consider.