HEalth Topics – Physical Health

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…

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…

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…

SHOULD YOU GET AN EXTRA HOUR OF SLEEP OR A WORKOUT? Your lying-in bed, trying to decide what time to set your alarm for tomorrow. You could get a full seven hours of sleep if you wake up at your normal time, or you could wake up an hour and a half earlier to make that…

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE  Many women wonder whether it is OK to work out during their period. The answer is easy: Yes! In fact, you may find that you can be more physically active and at a greater intensity at certain times of the month than at other…

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 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…

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…

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…