Health through self care
Each one of us needs to recognize and accept responsibility for our own health, and indeed our own happiness. As…
Lifestyle
The science of overeating
What happens to your body due to overeating? The average person’s stomach can cope with around one and one-and-a-half litres…
Time to set boundaries
How often have you used the word ‘boundaries’ about others? Perhaps you’ve said your partner needs to get a better…
Inactivity can cause rapid decline in elderly
Older people who are inactive or sedentary for any period of time can rapidly lose muscle mass and mobility. According…
Keeping fit with the Women’s League of Health & Beauty 1941
Fitness classes are not what they used to be (thankfully). Take inspiration from this Pathe Women's PT film. https://youtu.be/UbO9RAXHdHU
Lifestyle changes can reverse Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a public health emergency and the number of people with this disorder has almost doubled since…
Drinking alcohol increases cancer risk
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), which supports Dry January, has a major role in conducting research about cancer prevention and…
Ideal gifts for someone in hospital
What's the ideal gift to bring someone who is in hospital? Hospitals can be very tedious places for patients and…
Why morning exercise is best
People choose to exercise at different times of day for different reasons - a lunchtime workout may fit into your…
Dry January to help beat breast cancer
When it comes to breast cancer risk, there is no safe limit for drinking alcohol, although the risk is linear…