Spending time outdoors in green spaces has psychological and physical benefits. Just having a walk outside amongst nature has been shown to release endorphins and help reduce depression. A study has found that experiencing nature may...

According to a recent article in The Guardian (7/9/15) it is as beneficial to eat a Mediterranean diet to reduce your risk of a stroke or heart attack as taking statins. Taking more exercise,...

It is thought that about seven years could be added to your life if you just do 25 minutes a day of brisk walking. At the European Society of Cardiology Congress researchers claimed that regular...

Your Stomach And Exercise The health of your tummy or gut is important for your optimal health and wellbeing. It affects the functioning of your immune system, your psychological processes and influences your weight and...

The Importance of Drinking Water ·      Water is essential for health. ·      It is important to remain hydrated. ·      60 -70% of your body is made up of water. ·      Water moves...

Food is one of the best medicines that we have at our disposal and one of the best is Broccoli. It has been shown that it is one of nature’s most valuable health promoting...

When you walk backwards it puts less strain and requires less range of motion from your knee joints, making it ideal for people who have knee problems or injuries. Backward walking eliminates the typical...

Cardiovascular or aerobic activities are those that increase the heart rate to a moderate intensity and can be sustained for an appropriate duration. These activities are recommended for the efficiency of the heart, lungs and...

Strength training is particularly important for healthy aging. Not only can it help counteract age-related muscle loss, but weight-bearing exercise is also one of the most effective remedies against Osteoporosis. Loss of bone mass...

Are You Finding It Harder To Get Out Of The Car? Do you find it difficult to get up from an armchair without pushing up on the arms of the chair? You may be finding it hard...