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Huge Advancement in Blood Glucose Management for Diabetes?

For those unaware, diabetes is a condition relating to the body’s inability to shuttle blood […]

Can Standing Workstations Help to Reduce Sedentary Time and Improve Wellbeing?

Many research studies have investigated the negative impacts of time spent sedentary, such as when […]

Light Bedroom Equals Light Sleep

Personally, one of the annoying things about summer time for me is the distinct lack […]

Spend Less Time Sitting and Become More Active

It’s now becoming more evident that the amount of time we spend sitting may have […]

The 5k Run - A Way for a lot of us to Become More Active

The 5k event is run (or walked, or even danced) over 5 kilometres (or 3.1 […]

Pillow talk - which to use?

I guess it seems silly that when we have sleeping problems we try and correct […]

Could Some Cases of Alzheimer's Disease Be Preventable?

A recent analysis of population based data has suggested around a third of Alzheimer’s disease […]

Pilates For Acute Relief Of Lower Back Pain

Recurring lower back pain is a common and significant problem in the UK. It can […]

Passive Smoke Could Affect Fitness As Much As Actual Smoking

I’m sure that most people could work out by common sense that smoking cigarettes is […]

What’s The Point In Exercise If You Have A Heart Attack Anyway?

One of the most pronounced benefits of being regularly active is the protective effects it […]

Fighting Parkinson’s Disease Fatigue

Fatigue in Parkinson’s disease can be an underestimated and distressing problem, and around a third […]

Be Physically Active For Better Control of Rheumatoid Arthritis

When we talk about physical activity a lot of it is to do with prevention, […]

Striving for Optimal Health- Signs to Ease Off

You are the minority… the elite. When writing these articles I’m not naïve, I’m writing […]

A Major Step Forward in Predicting the Onset of Alzheimer's Disease

Dementia is diagnosed in around 44.4 million people worldwide, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most […]

Pelvic Floor Exercises? There’s A Technology For That!

Sorry guys, but this is a post about a product just for women. But you […]

Age Is No Excuse When It Comes To Physical Activity

“I’m too old to exercise” has never been a valid excuse, and unfortunately for you […]

LEO - Thigh Worn Wearable Tech For Sports

Nowadays most wearable technologies are designed to be worn on the wrist or chest, so […]

Stress, The New Risk Factor For Strokes

When it comes to risk factors for a stroke, or any other cardiovascular disease for […]

Whey Protein to Improve Glucose Control for Those with Diabetes?

Whey protein is a supplement typically used by those who want to increase muscle mass. […]

Swollen Ankles, What do they Mean?

As we age we experience numerous changes in our bodies. We may gain a little […]

Stand Up For A Successful Meeting

Who would have foreseen that the difference between a good and a bad business meeting […]

“Why Does She Scream Like That?” The Tennis Grunt

As a tennis fan, it’s impossible for me to watch a single game of tennis […]

Being Nice To Your Partner Is Good For Your Arteries

As if you needed a reason to be nice to your partner anyway, you can […]

Animal Data Suggests that Activity 24 Hours after Stroke May Benefit

Strokes are caused by a lack of oxygen supply to the brain. Stroke can lead […]

Could Just One Bout of Exercise Be Good for the Brain?

It’s evident that regular activity is beneficial not only for the body, but for the […]

The 104 Year-Old 100m Runner

At 104 years old Stanislaw Kowalski has set the European record as the oldest man […]

Endurance Training, Soccer Training, Strength Training and No Training- What’s Best for Mortality Risk?

We all have our preferences when it comes to modality of activity, even if for […]

Work, Nutrition and Exercise - The Key to Longevity?

Dr Charles Eugster, who soon turns 95 believes the key to longevity is work, nutrition […]

The Scales May Deceive Us as We Age

Many individuals become more conscious of their weight as they age. A natural progression of […]

Activity, Weight Loss and Osteoarthritis Pain

Osteoarthritis is a condition categorised by degeneration of the cartilage around joints leading to stiffness, […]

Study Demonstrates Significant Link between Insomnia and Hypertension

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a condition on the rise. Individuals diagnosed with the condition […]

There’s a War against Obesity and We’re Losing!

36.9% in men, 29.8% in women, 23.8% of boys and 22.6% of girls. That’s the […]

The Risk of Attribution and Comorbidities

Sometimes we all feel tired, sometimes we feel confused, sometimes we’re stiff, sometimes we’re sore, […]

Charge Your Phone With Physical Activity

The most consistent relationship that I have in my life is the one that I […]

Sex Is Off The Menu After A Heart Attack

If the results of the latest British Heart Foundation sex survey are anything to go […]

Visualising Your Condition

Worldwide health illiteracy has been identified as an issue. The majority of people have a […]

Giving Health Concerns the Boot

For a lot of people structured exercise can be boring, tedious and repetitive. Going to […]

Diet or Activity? What’s Preferable for Obese Ageing Populations?

The increasing prevalence of obesity is recognised across all populations, many individuals are looking to […]

Physical Inactivity - The Biggest Risk Factor for Heart Disease in Women Over 30

Physical activity has many benefits, not only can it be enjoyable and a great mood […]

Ali McWeeny - Why We All Need to Focus on Ability

Whilst searching through the internet I came across something I found truly inspirational, showing that […]

Another Win for Daily Activity!

For many the increase of daily activity is a lot more appealing to implement as […]

A High Protein Diet for Improved Weight Management?

Although many people suggest that weight loss is just attributed to the energy balance (calories […]

The 98-year-old Fitness Instructor

To add to my growing list of blogs on inspirational people, is 98-year-old Hildegard Gigl. […]

Climbing Stairs - One Step at a Time or Two?

Walking up stairs is a great way to improve activity and most of the time […]

You’re Not a Hero, Good for You

In an attempt to fight discrimination against those that are disabled or diagnosed with long […]

Could Removing Confectionery from Checkouts Lead to Healthier Food Choices?

When you go into any supermarket or convenience store you can’t help but notice the […]

Dog Walking Your Way to 10,000 Steps

I’m coming to you with yet another blog post about dogs. I’m not paid by […]

Supporting Your Sports Team - A Matter Of The Heart

Having lived in a very Welsh town by my English standards, I understand the serious […]

Why It’s Good To Be Active As We Age

If you’re thinking ahead to your golden years and planning on retiring from anything that […]

Walking Osteoarthritis Limitations Away

If you have osteoarthritis of the knees, when it comes to physical activity it’s probably […]

Respect The Process.

I have recently joined a newly opened gym local to me in Liverpool. This is […]

Women, diabetes and coronary heart disease: a startling picture.

Recent research from authors in the Diabetologigia online journal suggests that women diagnosed with diabetes […]

Ultramarathon - Health booster or injury destined event?

Whilst regular exercise is strongly associated with numerous health benefits, less is known about the […]

Controlling Blood Sugar Using Physical Activity

Diabetes is a condition relating to the impaired ability to regulate blood glucose levels. Insulin […]

You Are Limitless

The very image above has impassioned me to write this blog, and whilst overtraining is […]

Want To Know When You’re Thirsty? There’s A Wearable For That

The next generation of wearables is evolving and soon we probably won’t even have to […]

Fibre for Appetite Control

In my personal opinion the key to the effectiveness of a dietary intervention in order […]

Depression and Cardiovascular Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition which causes swelling, stiffness and pain around the joints potentially […]

Training vs. Genetics

I felt inspired to write this blog after someone said to me “I bet I […]

Eating Your Way To A Healthy Set Of Lungs

Who would have thought that eating bananas and cheese could be so good for our […]

Does Coffee Consumption Negatively Affect Hydration Status?

Rumour has long been around that caffeinated coffee consumption leads to dehydration and that coffee […]

It’s all about the Accumulation

30 minutes of ‘exercise a day’. “Right, shall I run, walk or cycle… I feel […]

Breaking Marathon Records at the Age of 91!

Harriette Thompson completed the San Diego Marathon in 7 hours 7 minutes and 42 seconds, […]

Lower Back Pain Present in 1 in 10

Almost everyone has experienced some form of lower back pain at one stage or another […]

How Can Physical Activity Can Help Heart Disease?

Heart disease is one of the most common conditions in the world, and its risk […]

Peppermint for Improved Performance

Although peppermint makes for a nice tea and has been known for its gastrointestinal benefits, […]

Quit Smoking? I’m Sorry I Can’t Hear You

I’m sure we all know what smoking is bad for. It’s bad for our lungs, […]

How Can Physical Activity Be Good If I Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

If you have chronic fatigue syndrome then being physically active is probably the last thing […]

Soothing Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Physical Activity

If you have IBS then you’ll probably want to do everything you can to keep […]

Resistance Training for Osteoporosis- Perhaps Once a Week is Enough

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bone mineral density decreases resulting in increased fracture risk. […]

How Do I Eat When I Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome!?

IBS is a very common condition, affecting about a third of us at some point […]

It’s Time to Look after Number 1

The increasing prevalence of long term conditions is well documented. However for many the true […]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - the brain connection.

Chronic fatigue syndrome is as tiring as it sounds. It causes bodily pain and never […]

Worldwide Obesity Tops 2.1 Billion

Once again, more reports are hitting the headlines regarding the growing problem of obesity, this […]

How Does Physical Activity Help Us Age Well?

The latest face cream, the specialist tea, the superfood, the coffee bean from a secret […]

The Performance Attitude - we can ALL be better.

Nobody consciously wants to lose fitness, to become worse at our day to day activities […]

'Lose a little, keep it off' - A healthier approach to weight loss?

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have suggested the benefits of overweight […]

The Future Of Blood Sugar Monitoring

Since the explosion of wearable devices, we can now wear devices that track our heart […]

Erectile Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Disease- The Vicious Circle

Erectile dysfunction (ED) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are well known to be related with most […]

How Do Athletes Eat For Good Sleep?

Sleep is important for everybody, not just athletes. It affects sporting performance, but it also […]

It’s Never Too Late To Lose Weight

A group of researchers in London have been following the lives of more than 1,200 […]

25 Years Worth Of Reasons To Add Exercise To Your Breast Cancer Prescription

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK. We all know […]

Technology That Looks After Your Feet

A new product is coming to town, and it’s designed to look after your feet. […]

Boredom Busting - Running

Boredom – in my opinion is one of the most common reasons as to why […]

Fitter People Are Less Likely to Die, There’s a Surprise

Tell me something I don’t already know right? Seriously though, we know that having a […]

Sleep, More May Not Be Better for Cardiovascular Disease

Throughout our entire lives we are badgered about when we go to bed, when we […]

The Perception of Fitness

When it comes to being fit, everyone seems to have an image in their head […]

Dogs In White Coats - The Future Of Medical Laboratories?

Everybody is talking about the future of medical technology. The new DNA test that detects […]

The Perception of Old Age

What do you think constitutes old age? Falling asleep watching TV, becoming forgetful, groaning when […]

Does Elite Sport Increase the Risk Of Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a condition affecting the joints, where cartilage gets worn away leading to inflammation, […]

Eat Healthy Fats to Fuel Optimal Performance

Many people believe the myth – eating fat makes you fat, but this isn’t necessarily […]

Using an Activity Tracker To Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition which causes persistent tiredness and muscular pain, which doesn’t […]

Red Wine - Healthy for the Heart? A Recent Study Suggests Otherwise

Red wine has long been thought of as healthy, although only in moderation of course! […]

Fact Sheet: Exercise is great for your health - but there are stories about sudden death?

Individuals diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are often anxious about taking part in physical activity, […]

Spoilt For Choice

As seen in the linked article, UK based Birmingham City Council is taking a stand […]

Age Is Just A Number - The Key To Aging Well

As a generation, we are living for longer and surely this gives us more of […]

The Cost of Healthy Eating

When a multipack of crisps costs less than a bag of apples (and lasts for […]

World Cup Preparation - The Heat Is On!

With the World Cup ready to kick off, spare a thought for the athletes who […]

Quick Ways to Relaxation

With the stress associated with everyday life we are often trying to find ways to […]

An Anti-Inflammatory Diet as a Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

Although many focus on dietary restriction when it comes to weight loss, the composition of […]