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…

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…

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…

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…

It’s an old exercise debate: Is cardio or strength training better for you? It’s commonly disputed in terms of weight loss or fat loss, but if you’re at risk of developing heart disease, you may be wondering if one form of exercise trumps the other when it comes to…

There is strong evidence which shows exercise is an important key to reducing our risk of major illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Research also shows that regular physical activity can boost our self-esteem, mood, and sleep quality, making…

Not only is walking good for your physical and mental health, but it’s also free, easy, and convenient too. It can also be a great way to explore your local area and is better for the environment than driving or taking public transport. Here health benefits of walking…

Yes. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a casual exerciser, are in the gym every day, or compete in regular matches or events, anyone who cares about playing sport or keeping fit needs to understand the effects alcohol can have on their performance. Not having a…

WHAT IS NEAT? NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis and while it sounds complicated, it simply refers to the energy used to carry out any daily activity that isn’t formal exercise (e.g., running or resistance training) or sleeping. NEAT exercise’ can…

Routine is our comfort zone. Most of us set an alarm for the same time every day (and with the same tune), eat the same breakfast and take the same route to and from work. What’s more, a lot of us even do the same thing every time we exercise. Doing the same exact…