I don’t need to tell you that exercise is good for you. Everybody knows that it helps you to lose weight and fight off disease, but that’s not all it can do for you. Getting a good amount of exercise has so many good effects on your life and it can give you the push … Read more
As we age, our chances of developing cardiovascular disease increases. This means that we’re more at risk of developing a range of conditions and health problems, such as heart attack and stroke. While age is one of the main risk factors, it’s not the only one that we should be aware of. If you want … Read more
Most people think that improving your health so that you can live well into your golden years requires a lot of effort. The truth is that isn’t always the case as it depends on how far you want to push the envelope. Sometimes, a couple of basic and simple tips are the most effective for … Read more
Do you want to be a better, healthier version of yourself? Want to make sure you’re treating your body right? Then you need to put a little work in to ensure you’re as healthy as you can be. Start off with these 8 essential steps! Step 1: Overhaul Your Diet If your diet isn’t as … Read more
Flickr Want to live a healthier, longer life? If so, there are some simple changes to your lifestyle you might want to consider. Some of these will apply to you; some of them won’t. But rest assured, if you tick everything off here, you will increase your chances of living for more years than you … Read more
We all have those guilty pleasures that can tip the scales, from indulging in our favourite dinner with a bottle of vino, or gorging ourselves on our favourite fast food, there’s no problem in having a cheat day now and again to still enjoy those calorific treats, but giving into temptation too often can leave … Read more
What Happens When You Quit Smoking Quitting smoking is no mean feat. Thank the gods of health then that the modern times have given us a whole arsenal of weapons to beat the habit. From nicotine patches and hypnotherapy, to helplines and going cold turkey, you’ll always find someone advocating a particular system that’ll … Read more
The graphic new anti-smoking ads that last year became regular features on our TV screens marked another of the government’s attempts to awaken us to the seriousness of the effects that smoking has on the body. While they don’t make for comfortable viewing, they may well have spurred some of us to seek advice about … Read more
