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…

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…

If you feel like you are sitting more and moving less, you may be looking for simple ways to burn more energy. Fortunately, there are a few ways to boost your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) and not all of them require a workout. Simply moving around more,…

There isn’t a magic formula when it comes to doing cardio or weights first. Like many people, you probably face this constant conundrum when you walk into the gym: Should you do cardio before or after lifting weights? The short answer is: It largely depends on your…

Not all cancers can be prevented, but there are proven ways you can reduce your risk. We will look at the benefits of exercise, including how it can help to reduce the risk of cancer. Being active can also be helpful for many people with cancer during and after…

A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health. In fact, it’s just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, the Western environment is interfering with natural sleep patterns. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past,…