Coffee or Tea?

Coffee and tea are the most often-consumed beverages. People socialize over coffee and tea and for others, it is a necessity to help them get through the day. Not only does it provide comfort, it also provides health benefits. Coffee and tea have long been recognized for their beneficial properties, which largely come from caffeine […]

Mental Health and Exercise

While it is evident that there is a direct benefit of regular exercise and physical activity to appearance and physical performance, few people are aware that it also greatly improves the overall mental health. Recent research strongly suggests that improved mental health is an important and often-overlooked outcome of regular exercise.   Here are ways […]

10 Good Reasons to Eat More Protein

Most of us eat enough protein to prevent a deficiency however we may benefit from replacing some carbohydrates or fats in our diet with protein as it plays so many important roles in the body: ·     Protein helps to control our appetite. It reduces our hunger hormone and increases hormones that help us feel full. […]

The One Exercise Everyone Should Do Before Lifting Weights

  Although we may be active at times during the day, many of us still spend a significant amount of our day in sedentary activities such as sitting at a desk or in a commute. The result of this sedentary time is shortened and flexed hips, rounded back, inwardly rotated shoulders and limited action from […]

Food and Mood

We often associate what we eat with our emotions and mood but has a connection been found between what we eat and the influence this has on our mental health? Can changing our diets then improve our mental wellbeing?   The scientific research proves to be inconclusive, however, there appears to be a link in […]

10,000 Steps – Fact or Fiction?

While there is no doubt that being sedentary is not good for anybody’s health, what exactly is behind the notion that 10,000 steps a day is the number to aim for?   So where did this idea originate? It is believed to date back to the 60s when Japanese walking groups were gaining popularity. One […]

Swim your way to fitness

 Swimming is a great form of exercise. Here are some of the many benefits of swimming:   Burn calories – Swimming burns calories which can help lose body fat. Depending on individual factors such as body weight, speed and stroke, swimming can burn between 400-800 calories per hour. We should aim to swim around 30 minutes […]

Our top 5 anti-aging exercises:

As we grow older, many of us invest a lot of time, thought and money into slowing down the aging process. If you are searching for an all-natural method that will protect your brain, bones and muscles from the effects of aging, the answer could in fact be as simple as incorporating a balanced exercise […]

Hydration

During the colder winter months, many people struggle to drink as much water as they do during the summer. However, ensuring that we consume enough fluids is just as important when it is cold as when it is warm out. Staying hydrated is essential for our survival but there are also many added health benefits […]

How to set goals and stick to them

As the new year unfolds, let’s take the time to assess how well we’re doing in setting goals and achieving those. Have you managed to stick to the resolutions made last year? Life can get hectic and we often set goals for ourselves that seem like a great idea at the time but prove to be […]