Running is good for you, fact. Running gives your heart muscle an effective work out and improves your circulation, helps you stay in shape and strengthens your bones. However, all runners will know that there is a dark side to running. Oh yes. A leaky bladder, runner's trots and bloody nipples ... Views: 2431
Ahhh, the gym: a heady world of loud music, pounding feet and sweaty bodies. Converted gym-bunnies wax lyrical about the range of equipment, sociable atmosphere and accessibility. But for others, the gym is akin to the dentists’ chair, something to be avoided at all costs. So what is it about ... Views: 1294
We are all aware of the dangers of smoking and obesity, but what about the other risks that people in the UK unknowingly take with their health on a day to day basis?
1) Couch Potatoes
Lack of exercise now causes as many deaths worldwide as smoking, and the UK is one of the most ... Views: 1447
After its success on the track and the road during the London 2012 Olympics, Britain seems to be going cycling mad. Inspired by gold medallists like Bradley Wiggins and Victoria Pendleton, more and more people are eschewing cars for the greener mode of transport. But if you are relatively new to ... Views: 1154
Gyms are a fantastic way to get fit in a controlled environment, but even the most safety conscious gyms cannot prevent injuries from happening. It is easy to become complacent when you are a gym veteran, but even the most experienced of us can fall into bad habits over time. And if you are a ... Views: 961
Everyone feels anxious and stressed at some point in their lives, but for some people anxiety can become a frequent and unwelcome guest on a day to day basis. Natural remedies are a popular way of treating anxiety, and can sometimes be used as an alternative or as a complement to drugs like ... Views: 1421
I was that girl at school who permanently had a sick note for sports lessons. It was always ‘that time of the month’, a headache, a sore tummy, a sprained wrist… the list goes on. And my mum, faced with a palpitating nervous wreck, would diligently sign the notes excusing me from whatever team ... Views: 1092
Ballet is a popular hobby for many children as it promotes physical strength and agility, an understanding of rhythm and movement, and interaction with others. But many people give up ballet as they enter their teen years and never return to the activity.
Whether you are new to ballet or ... Views: 4676
Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, native to tropical South Asia with tough brown skin and deep orange flesh. Turmeric is a key ingredient for many Indian dishes, but has also long been used as a powerful anti-inflammatory in both Chinese and Indian medicine.
The active ... Views: 2179
Green tea has been hailed as a natural remedy for thousands of years, originating in China and widely used across Asia. A lot of scientific research has gone into green tea and its benefits are said to range from increasing metabolism to lowering weight loss and preventing cancer. So what ... Views: 968
Cycling is growing more and more popular in the UK after our success at the London 2012 Olympics, and with schemes across the country pushing for better cycling paths now could be the perfect time to invest in a bike. Not only is cycling a great way to get from A to B, but it is also fantastic ... Views: 784