If you’ve ever tried to lose weight before, you’ll know that it isn’t easy. Especially keeping the weight off after the initial drop. A mixture of working out and eating a well-balanced diet will always be the best strategy. But if you only have time to focus on just one, which is more effective? Weight […]
We all know that a balance of both exercise and good nutrition are paramount to our physical well-being. But what effect do they each have on our mental health? It may surprise you that our minds are not separate from what we consider to be the physiological elements of our being. The way we use […]
Whatever your ambitions for the year ahead, working out and eating well will always be sound strategies. But which is more effective? Here is a look at the benefits of each on your immune system. Your immune system can be compromised by a range of factors, from age and obesity to smoking. But it can […]
For many, Christmas is a difficult time of year to keep to a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Lack of time for exercise, meal prep and eating healthily can give way to exhaustion, unhealthy food and lifestyle choices. If you’ve been treating yourself more and exercising less, this can often result in feelings of guilt, especially […]
The chemical messengers in your blood will help you smash your weight loss goals. In the weight-loss conversation, almost everyone obsesses over diet and exercise. However, the latest science shows that not only are your hormones a defining factor in how you age, they also play a crucial role in the way you put on […]
It’s the workhorse vitamin, reinforcing your bones, bolstering your immune system and easing harmful inflammation. The latest evidence suggests that vitamin D may reduced respiratory infections, autoimmune diseases and even your risk of dying from cancer. The NHS suggests that between March and September, you’re probably getting plenty from the sun – but after that, […]
The best way to build immunity defense is with a healthy and nutritious diet. 50% of the food we consume in the Western World is processed, meaning somewhere down the line in its production, it has been chemically or mechanically altered. Consuming these foods regularly is a dietary regime that can lead to a whole […]
There are three types of Diabetes: Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease where the pancreas produces very little insulin or no insulin at all. Type 2 diabetes is, largely a lifestyle disease, found mainly in adults as they get older. Gestation diabetes is developed by pregnant women and it usually goes away after birth. This […]
We all know that regular exercise will provide you with a host of health benefits, but in the current confusion and anxiety surrounding the Coronavirus, how and where can you best fit your exercise regime in? The term ‘Social Distancing’ shouldn’t be translated to ‘stay at home sat watching TV all day’, rather make sure […]
The mental health charity Mind have recently conducted a survey to find out how the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown was affecting people’s mental health. Their findings show that new mental health problems have developed and existing mental health problems have worsened. Worryingly, a staggering 60% of adults and 68% of young people said their mental […]