Tag: health
Brits favour exercise they enjoy, not endure
Brits are ditching the ‘no pain, no gain’ approach to health and fitness in favour of activities they get a kick out of. A study of 2,000 adults found more than eight in 10 consider enjoyment to be the key to long term exercise success. Good mental health is the foundation for physical health according…
Fancy Something New After Lockdown? Here’s Some Great Ideas
Photo by Jill Wellington from Pexels COVID-19 has put the world in lockdown. Many of us have had to stay at home, and we aren’t able to work or do our favourite things. This has resulted in a lot of people taking up a new form of exercise - don’t try to buy a bicycle…
Five things in the bedroom that could be ruining your sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t always easy. From the food you eat to the amount of stress you’re under, there are a number of factors that can affect whether you’ll sleep soundly or be tossing and turning all night. And there’s one big factor that can often be overlooked – the bedroom itself. Not…
6 Must-Know Causes of High Blood Pressure
According to recent research, over 30% of the UK population suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension). Even more concerning is the millions of other people in the country living with it unwittingly. Known as 'the silent killer', people can live with high blood pressure for years with no apparent adverse impact on their health, until…
Shine Bright Like A Diamond
Living in the 21st century is not the easiest of things to do. Despite technological development and changes in people’s looks, the pace of life has increased so much that it is sometimes very difficult to keep up with it. People have became too busy not only for each other but for themselves as well.…
Top 40 Secrets of Happiness – Laughter and Family top list
A close-knit family, laughter and a good cup of tea are among the secrets to happiness, according to a new survey of Brits. Other ingredients for a cheerful existence include regular exercise, being kind to strangers and singing in the shower. Getting ‘enough’ sleep also helps make life more enjoyable as well as going on…
Breaking Through The Isolation Of A Health Issue
When we experience a health problem, we can often feel isolated. Our families are often more than happy to help and will likely do so out of deep love for you, but many people can feel like they’re being a nuisance or another form of hindrance to their family members in this state. This is…
Top 5 ways technology can help to improve your health
We live in a digital world. This comes with both pros and cons. Pros include access to endless amounts of entertainment and information at our fingertips. Cons are that many of us are getting out much less often to exercise and stay fit and healthy. But do health and technology have to be mutually exclusive?…
8 Effective Ways To Ward Off Depression
Life may be straining and cause depression to someone at some point. It’s actually very normal to experience depression, especially during hard times. Illnesses may also arise due to depression. You may need the advice of an expert on how to deal with the issue because, if left unattended, it can have a way of…
Recovering After the Birth of Your Baby
Having a baby, whether you have a vaginal birth or a caesarian, is tough on your body. You've already carried a baby for a number of months, and then you have to go through a difficult, painful and tiring experience. When it's all over, you have a tiny new life to look after, so it…
