General Health
How to get started in healthy living — part 1
Never before has there been so much talk about healthy living. The newspapers are packed with stories about the latest dangers and hazards to our health — from mobile phones to sugar, mercury fillings to artificial sweeteners, genetically-modified foods to noise pollution. The headlines can leave you feeling confused and overwhelmed — and above all, powerless.
Read more…How to get started in healthy living — part 2
In How to get started in healthy living — Part 1, we looked at the overall picture of healthy living, and at some of the factors that contribute to a healthier lifestyle. But how do you go about making changes to your life without causing havoc and disruption? This section will show you how small changes to your lifestyle can equal big results, and Part 3 looks at how to adjust your diet and activity levels for the better …
Read more…How to get started in healthy living — part 3
Eating a nutritious, balanced diet is perhaps the lynchpin of healthy living. Not only does it keep all your body systems working efficiently, it also provides energy, protects your heart, helps prevent and fight off disease, maintains a healthy body weight, contributes to healthy skin, hair and nails and even influences mood.
Read more…25 ways to improve your health
There are many ways you can improve your health and just a few small changes can give big results. But there always seems to be conflicting advice concerning what is good for us and what are the right ways to improve our health.
Read more…Top 10 tips to beat fatigue
How do you beat fatigue? We’ve all been there: those days when you wake up shattered, can barely drag yourself into work, and then struggle to keep your head off the desk. More often than not this is because you had a particularly late night which has left your body crying out for more sleep.
Read more…Tips to help you stay young
Many of us are looking for ways to stay young and although you can’t stop the clock, you can fight the signs of aging and the aging process with a few wise moves. The following 10 tips will help you to look and feel younger for longer.
Read more…Top 10 health mistakes to avoid
There are many different things that can be detrimental to your health — but here are 10 health mistakes you really need to avoid.
Read more…The positive health benefits of keeping a diary
There’s nothing like putting pen to paper to instill you with a sense of optimism, anticipation and excitement about your goals or aspirations. The act of writing something down always makes it more real, more concrete than merely thinking it — which is why we’re always extolling the virtues of training journals and food diaries!
Read more…The benefits of vitamin D
A heated debate seems to revolve around the benefits of vitamin D and the best ways of getting your required daily dosage. Most well known are the benefits of vitamin D in maintaining healthy bones — but did you know that vitamin D can even play a role in preventing everything from schizophrenia to cancer?
Read more…How to treat insomnia
Around one in three adults is thought to be unable to get a proper night’s sleep. This can sometimes lead to insomnia. Lack of sleep can adversely affect your physical and emotional health, and will leave you feeling tired, irritable, and unable to concentrate for long periods. Your immune system may also become less effective in fighting off infections.
Read more…Top 20 ways to live longer
Living longer is one of the greatest benefits of leading a healthy active lifestyle and life expectancy for both men and women has continued to rise with improvements in diet, awareness and medical care. And to ensure that you are one of those helping boost future life expectancy figures we have prepared a list of 20 great tips to help with putting off the inevitability of death for as long as possible …
Read more…12 ways to feel healthier
Check out the following top 12 ways to make you feel more healthier. If you follow these tips you’ll surely get back to feeling good — or even start feeling better than you ever have before!
Read more…12 ways to be healthier this time next year
If 2012 is the year you are finally going to get healthy, here are 12 ways to ensure you reach your goal by this time next year.
Read more…Are you really looking after your back?
We all know that spending too much time sitting down, being overweight and having poor posture contribute to back pain risk, but there are some less obvious factors, too ...
Read more…Exercising with asthma
If you suffer from asthma, you will be familiar with the symptoms of wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath that characterize the condition. Some of these symptoms can mimic the breathlessness that can occur during exercise, yet ironically exercise can bring about significant improvements to asthma sufferers’ quality of life.
Read more…Exercising with diabetes
Despite the seriousness of diabetes, if you are a sufferer, a carefully controlled exercise program can significantly help your condition and improve the overall quality of your life.
Read more…What your face says about your health
When it comes to assessing the state of your health, it may be that the answers are written all over your face. According to Chinese medicine, your face provides a wealth of information about the health of your inner organs, while orthodox medicine also relies on facial signals to help diagnose certain conditions. To start reading your body’s signals, check out these seven signs to take note of.
Read more…Top 10 health tips from around the world
From spices to siestas, every culture has their own solutions to staying healthy and managing their weight. To help inspire your healthy living, check out the top 10 global health secrets that could help you stay fit and trim.
Read more…10 health tips for lazy people
Getting fit and healthy can sometimes feel like a major effort. However, there are many health-boosting changes you can make that won’t feel like such a chore. To help make the shift into exercise and healthy living, check out our top 10 health tips for lazy people.
Read more…10 surprising things that boost your health
Think you know what’s healthy and what’s not? You may be surprised. While we all know the basics of healthy eating and exercise, there are many unexpectedly healthy things you may not be aware are good for you. Here are our top 10 surprising things that can make you healthier.
Read more…10 surprising things that age you
While ageing is an inevitable part of life, how quickly or well you age depends on many different factors. Although there are some obvious causes of premature ageing, there are many seemingly harmless things that can also add on the years. Here are our top 10 surprising things that age you.
Read more…10 cheap shortcuts to good health
If you think getting fit and healthy will blow your budget, it may be time to think again. Luckily, many of the things that are best for our health are actually low cost or even free. To improve your wellbeing without the hefty price tag, check out our 10 cheap shortcuts for boosting your health.
Read more…10 ways to make your day healthier
While many of us set long-term goals in regards to our health and fitness, there are many things you can do right now to boost your health each day. To improve your wellbeing and start feeling better, check out these 10 healthy changes to make to your day.
Read more…10 health myths busted
It can sometimes be hard to distinguish facts from old wives’ tales when it comes to health information, particularly as some of the biggest fallacies are so widespread. To help you separate fact from fiction, check out the truth behind 10 of the most common health myths.
Read more…10 ‘bad’ habits that are good for you
Ever promised yourself that this year you were definitely going to give that bad habit the flick, only to give into your vice again after only a couple of hours? Well, the good news is that ‘bad’ habit may not actually be as harmful as you think. Here are 10 common ‘bad’ habits that are actually good for your health.
Read more…10 surprising things that affect your mood
Ever woken up in a bad mood and not known why? You may be surprised by the cause. While many things contribute to putting us in a bad mood, there are steps you can take to eliminate some common causes. Here are 10 surprising things that can spoil your mood.
Read more…Top 10 most bizarre phobias
A phobia refers to an intense and irrational fear of a specific situation, object, person or activity. While we are generally familiar with common phobias such as acrophobia (fear of heights) and claustrophobia (fear of small spaces), some phobias are less well known. Here are 10 of the most bizarre phobias.
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