I was doing a bit of self-learning recently and came across an interesting read on the BBC News website, covering recent research into the heart health benefits of physical activity.
It can be tempting to spend your pregnancy couch surfing, getting caught up on your Netflix while eating for two. However, you might be surprised to learn that most women
Diabetes has become an increasingly important issue over the past 20 years, as the UK has been experiencing a gradual surge in type-2 diabetes diagnoses in over 40’s. The latest
Balance is a fundamental part of our day-to-day lives, and is something that we are unaware of the majority of the time. It’s a part of everything we do on
I like to compare reading to vegetables for your brain. As an activity, it provides nourishment for your mind and a workout for your imagination. Research shows that it’s a
This year I’ve become a sauna convert. After doing a bit of research on the health benefits, I decided to invest in a portable one and I’ve been using it
The Apollo Neuro is a wearable that works a bit differently from your usual Fitbit’s and other smartwatch gadgets. It doesn’t track your steps, check your heart rate, or bug
I’ve been doing a bit of internet searching and came across an interesting study. The research paper “Effects of exercise on symptoms of anxiety in primary care patients: A randomized
It’s the beginning of a New Year. We’ve all had a few weeks off, enjoying family, friends, and eats. Perhaps you’ve been a bit more relaxed with your training over
Year in year out, one thing that we can depend on is that people will flood commercial gyms with the best of intentions, only to give up after a few
One of the most off-putting things, when first starting out on your fitness journey is muscle soreness, or the dreaded DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness). It’s a natural part of
It’s no secret that exercising regularly, and consistently has fantastic benefits for your physical health. It also keeps us looking good. What about your brain health? Does exercise build a
You might have missed it, but on the August 26th edition of STV’s Scotland Tonight, we participated in a piece about obesity in Scotland. It kicked off the show and
I imagine if you’re reading this you’re a proud parent like me. Being a dad to two boys is the most challenging and rewarding job that I’ve ever done. There
I’ve been doing a bit of learning or Continued Professional Development on the topic of heart disease, and heart health. I was immediately grabbed by this podcast episode featuring this
I was doing a bit of Youtube research recently and came across this experiment by Dr Chris van Tulleken. In it he embarked on an ultra-processed 30 day diet to
If you’re working behind a desk all day you’ll likely recognise the physical and mental fatigue that sets in at the end of a long day/week in the office. You’ve
It’s international Men’s Health week (9th-15th June). This week is all about creating awareness and promoting positive health in men. Nearly 50% of our clients are men between the ages
A topic that interests me as an adult is the effects that personal trauma has on individuals. Now I know this doesn’t make for very cheery, positive study material but
CBD is growing in popularity across the UK, and is often being used as an aid to general welfare. According to Vitality CBD, there are now over 1.6 million CBD
Stretching is a component of physical fitness that is largely neglected by many. Although its importance can’t be overstated enough as it is one of the most significant components in
