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Nearly all of us have succumbed to a ‘quick fix’ health regime or faddy diet at some point. We all know that the results are usually not sustainable and consequent ‘yoyo-ing’ is not good for the health, but do we realise how much this lifestyle costs us financially? Research suggests that between the ages of […]
When life brings stress our healthy eating habits are often the first thing to suffer. Takeaway meals are very convenient after a hectic day and that cure-all-cuppa tastes so much better with biscuits. However, studies on middle-aged women in America have shown that not only does stress make you eat more but it also slows […]
The latest research into moderate alcohol consumption is leaving many of us low-spirited… a glass of wine of an evening does not provide the health benefits we might have been led to believe in the past. This article shows how the new research differs to previous studies and why it is more reliable. Covering the […]
The following article suggests an increasing trend in Australian teenagers using nutritional supplements. Chances are if it’s happening in Australia, it’s also happening here. Not only are there health risks associated with the consumption of sports supplements before adulthood but many fear that it can lead to substance abuse in the future.
The Telegraph has released an article on a proposal to make cities more suitable for Britain’s aging population. Suggestions range from changes in infrastructure/ increased housing to installing swings at bus stops. The report was compiled from charities, councils and interest groups with a heavy input from older people themselves. It is refreshing to see […]
Many of us can remember that we used to be able to perform handstands (or at least cartwheels) in the playground at school. We also reminisce over sports/holiday clubs where we learned new skills and made new friends. Read here how fitness instructors are beginning to capitalise on our sense of nostalgia by creating exercise […]
The following article explores the eating habits of people from countries that have been described as having the healthiest/ unhealthiest diets in the world. From fermented cabbage to white rice topped with sugar… You would be forgiven for assuming inhabitants of a tropical island would eat a lot of fresh fish and fruit. How is […]
Physical fitness has long been a hot topic in Hollywood, with most film stars employing personal trainers to stay in shape for the red carpet as well as their latest role. This article explores the demand for different physiques over the decades and how personal trainers have had to make sacrifices in their own lives […]
The annual break of sun, sea and sand has long been regarded as the perfect antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Lounging on a beach or by the pool, indulgent food and minimal exertion… guaranteed to see us return to the working-world bronzed and refreshed, right? Hmm… A new wave of fitness-focused tourists seem […]
The topic of ‘hidden’ sugar in drinks gets yet more press coverage this week as parents are encouraged to serve water rather than fizzy drinks at dinnertime. Read what the Independent has to say here. Websites like this compare the sugar content in popular drinks in very visual terms- our teeth rot just looking at […]