HEalth Topics – Physical Health
Physical Activity and Sepsis: Understanding Risks, Precautions, and Therapeutic Benefits
Sepsis, a life-threatening condition triggered by the body’s extreme response to infection, affects over 245k adults in the UK annually, with mortality rates as high as 30% in severe cases. While medical treatment is critical, emerging research highlights the role of…
7 immune boosting tips
Unless you’re a hermit living in some remote mountain shack, it’s likely you’ve been surrounded by the first waves of cold and flu season — coughing, stuffy noses, sneezing and worse coming from everyone from your family members to your work colleagues. While you…
8 ways to stay on track at the weekend
Most dieters know weekends present a challenge. On one hand, you want to take part in all the fun things your friends and family are doing; but, on the other, you want to stay within your calorie goals. Often, it can feel difficult to do both. Of course, the answer…
What happens if you stop training for a month
Whether you were side-lined by an injury, let your schedule hinder your workouts or you simply lost the motivation to step on the stair climber, a longer-than-expected break from your fitness routine can lead to surprising physical, mental, and emotional changes. Our…
Working out in the morning vs evening
Working out in the a.m. has its perks, sure. But there are benefits to being an evening sweater, too. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons. In the fitness world, there’s no rivalry as contentious as the one between those who get after it at the crack of dawn, and…
Osteoporosis
WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS AND WHAT DOES IT DO? Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones lose their strength and are more likely to break. Osteoporosis doesn’t show any outward symptoms and the first sign of osteoporosis is often a broken bone. Broken bones and fractures…
6 surprising habits that can hurt your health
Some heart-healthy behaviours are obvious like getting regular exercise, eating your fruits and veggies and quitting smoking. But there are also some habits that are bad for your heart that may be a little less obvious. 1. YOU’RE GETTING ANGRY A LOT We all see red…
Heart Health & Tips
You might not give it much thought throughout the day, but your heart is working around the clock for you. It is the most important muscle in your body because it pumps blood and oxygen to all your organs. When your heart doesn’t get the care it needs, serious…
10KM beginner training program
Are you planning on running your first 10K? Then you’re in the right place because this training plan can help you to get there in just three to four months. Even if you’re a complete beginner with no previous running experience, 3 to 4 months should be all you need…
Beginner to 5km training plan
Training towards a 5k is a great goal for beginner runners. Now that parkrun – the free weekly 5k – is available in parks across the country, it’s never been easier to test yourself over the distance in a welcoming, inclusive environment. IS IT NORMAL TO FEEL PAIN…
Creating a Physical ‘Healthy Habit’
Exercise is good for your heart, bones, muscles, weight, and sleep. Staying fit can even help you to live a longer and healthier life. What is not to like? You’ll get more benefits from exercise if you make it a regular habit, rather than a once-in-a-while burst of…
Heart Health & Physical Activity
Regular physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your heart health. Increasing physical activity from as little as 10 minutes a day to the government’s recommended 30 to 45 minutes a day, five or more days of the week, can help reduce your risk of…