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…
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…
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…
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…