Sport Relief 2014 showed how popular the three sports that make up triathlon; swimming, cycling and running have become. As well as events across the country in all three disciplines, the epic effort by TV presenter, Davina McCall, who at 46, took on the challenge of an ironman (albeit spread over a few days) and […]
Getting on your bike is a simple, cheap and convenient way to get fit that is easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Not only that, but cycling is sociable and environmentally-friendly too. The sport has increased in popularity with role models such as Team GB gold medalists Victoria Pendleton and Bradley Wiggins. A regular […]
New to the running world and don’t know where to start? Don’t panic this guide will explain the best way to build up to your goal and improve your endurance. Running can help prevent obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, some cancers, as well as boosting your emotional health and combating […]
If you’ve got out of the habit of exercising (or never really had it!), don’t make the mistake of trying to change lots of things over night. First of all check with your GP or Health Practitioner that it’s okay to start exercising (in almost all cases it is) and then set out to make […]
We all feel better when we get enough sleep. You’ll wake feeling refreshed, less stressed and better able to concentrate at work. Sleep is crucial for many other elements of your health too. Lack of sleep has been linked to higher blood pressure and can increase your risk of being obese because too little sleep […]
Exercise can not only keep you fit but cut your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease and help you control your weight. It can even improve your mood and help prevent back pain and arthritis. The trouble is that with busy lives many of us feel we don’t have the time for anything […]
Your body is like an engine – it needs good fuel in order to work properly. Yet knowing what a healthy diet involves can be confusing. The best principles of healthy eating are those of the Mediterranean diet that includes lots of vegetables and nuts, moderate amounts of meat and fish, and healthy oils like […]
Having a beer with friends or a glass of wine with a meal is to many people, a nice way to relax. The occasional well-timed drink when you’re off duty may even benefit your health. However drinking over the recommended limits can have a damaging effect on both your physical and mental health. You may […]
There are a number of reasons why we develop breathing problems, the most common reason for going to a hospital A & E department. Conditions that could cause breathing problems include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a type of lung disease usually caused by smoking, or heart disease. Alternatively the problem could be caused […]
If you are worried about your weight and wondering what to do about it, you’re not alone. More than one in four people in the UK are now obese. Back in 1993, only 13 per cent of women and 16 per cent of men were classed as obese, but by 2011 this had risen to […]
