HEalth Topics – Physical Health
Nutrition and Stress Management for a Healthy Heart
Nourishing the Heart: The Vital Role of Nutrition and Stress Management for Lifelong Cardiovascular Health Nutrition and stress management are essential pillars for maintaining heart health. Eating the right foods and controlling stress levels protects the…
Heart Month: Focus on Heart Health, Cholesterol, and Lifestyle
Heart Month: Your February Focus on Heart Health, Cholesterol, and Lifestyle in the UK Every February, the UK shines a spotlight on one of our most vital organs with Heart Month – a month-long campaign aimed at raising awareness of heart health, the risks…
January – Blood Donor Month: The Lifesaving Gift and the Facts
With the turn of the year and the embrace of new beginnings, January brings not only the promise of fresh goals and revitalised routines, but also a significant observance: Blood Donor Month. As holiday festivities wind down, hospitals and blood banks around the UK…
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…
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…
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…
Strength vs Cardio – which is better for the heart?
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…
Benefits of exercise for children
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…
Walking for Wellbeing
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…
Alcohol and exercise
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 exercise?
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…
How bad is it to do the same workout every day?
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…