Health
5 Essential Self-Care Solutions
Many of us lead busy lives that leave little time for us to prioritise self-care. However, taking the time to look after ourselves can have a significant impact on our overall well-being. When you make a commitment to self-care, you’ll be able to improve your quality of life, and help to ensure that you’re on top form for all of...
Top female plastic surgeon talks about myths and facts on breast reconstruction
Female breast cancer has surpassed lung cancer as the most common cancer diagnosed globally. Worldwide, more than 2 million new cases have lately been diagnosed in women. Successful therapy is unquestionably an occasion for celebration for those patients who have received a breast cancer diagnosis. However, for individuals with a mastectomy or lumpectomy as part of their therapy, the changes...
Healthy Lifestyle: Optimal Exercise, Nutrition, and Weight
The vast majority of us are just one illness away from bankruptcy. Most people may lose their jobs and see their medical costs skyrocket due to poor self-health care or seeking medical help when needed. Many households struggle to deal with significant medical concerns, frequently leading to financial crises for such families. One of the factors contributing to the prevalence...
5 Helpful Tips to Looking in Your Best Shape You Must Know
Who doesn't want to look their best? But how many people actually look their best? You know the answer. From unhealthy eating habits such as consuming processed and sugary foods to not exercising enough, several factors make it difficult for many people to maintain a healthy body shape.And while several methods promise results, they aren't long-lasting and might also have...
5 Things to Do to Protect Your Ears and Prevent Hearing Loss
Our ability to hear sounds is something that many of us simply take for granted on a day-to-day basis. But if your hearing has become damaged, then it becomes difficult, if not impossible to reverse the issue. Hearing loss means that some, or in some cases all of your hearing ability is permanently gone. While that might not be what...
Eczema Awareness Month: How to Take Care of Your Skin
Eczema is a common dry skin condition that affects both children and adults. The most common form of eczema is called atopic dermatitis, which causes the skin to become dry, cracked, and itchy. Many people believe that eczema is a childhood condition, however, 1 in 10 adults in the UK suffer from it. The onset of eczema usually occurs from...
How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy
Keeping your teeth healthy is a vital part of your health that shouldn’t be overlooked! It’s important to make time to practice good oral hygiene as it can impact your health as you get older. Problems such as periodontal disease (gum disease), tooth decay, and even tooth fallout can be prevented by taking the time to properly care for your...
How to get the most out of going to the gym
Anyone can show up to the gym, but only a few people really make the most out of the time they spend there. If you’ve been working out for a while but are feeling like your workouts aren’t delivering the results you want to see, then this blog has some tips to help you maximise your exercise routine. Whether you’re...
How to Restore Volume to Thin Hair
Everyone wants to look their best but when it comes to appearances, hair can be difficult to control. From adverse weather conditions messing up your mane to damage due to excessive use of styling tools, there are many reasons why your hair can become thin and dull. Luckily, there are also plenty of ways to boost hair health. So, whether...
What Are Dentist Specialist Services?
In many parts of the world, you get dentists who offer the usual services such as bonding, teeth whitening, teeth extractions and cavity fillings, and then some offer what they call “specialist services” on top of these common treatments. Below we look at what this is, and which procedures fall under this category of services. A Specialist Service In General In layman's...
99 Problems and a Bad Back Is One: UK Cities Suffering with the Worst Back Pain
Are you suffering from bad back pain? If yes, it’s more than likely that you’ve ventured onto the web to find out what’s caused your back pain and how you can alleviate it. New research into these searches, conducted by OTTY Sleep, reveals our biggest back pain queries and where in the UK people suffer the most from a bad...
The Ultimate Guide To Pursuing A Career In Fitness
If you are looking into a career in fitness, there are a good amount of choices to explore. Whether you want to encourage people, train them or treat them for injuries, you can find the job that’s right for you. In this article, I’ll share with you the top careers to have in fitness. Let’s get started! #1: Level 3 Personal...
Impressive Health Benefits Of CBD Oil Drive Steady Popularity Increase
The cannabis industry has really taken off as products containing CBD oil have exploded onto the market following the removal of legal boundaries surrounding the use of marijuana. However, the popularity of CBD oil is expected to continue to increase for years to come, with other industries noting the extreme profits to be made. While the food industry and even...
Health apps to help your well-being in 2020
By next year, the wellness and fitness industry in the UK is likely to top £22.8 billion. Sports equipment, alternative medicine and gym memberships have risen in popularity in recent years and so has the creation of apps for smartphones that’ll help you achieve your goal. Examples include the NHS’s calorie checker and apps to help you quit smoking, such...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness – what should you know?
According to NHS England, PCOS affects 1 in 5 women here in the UK, but do we know enough about it? Well, September marks Polycystic Ovary Syndrome awareness month, and we believe that it is time to put the spotlight on the condition. Many women take their reproductive health for granted, but it is vital to understand your own body...
Dental 101: Tips for a Healthier Smile
We all want to look in the mirror and see a beautifully white, pearly smile in the reflection. However, beneath those pearly whites can lie a whole multitude of dental problems which can affect your short-term or even long-term. This means that taking care of your teeth – and especially keeping them healthy – is crucial to your dental hygiene.Below...
Fitbit Fitness: Working out Life Insurance
New research from the UK’s leading comparison site MoneySuperMarket reveals that a third of Brits (33 per cent) currently use a smart device to monitor their health, capturing data that could help identify health issues and affect the way life insurance premiums are calculated. With the number of connected wearable devices set to rise further in 2019, MoneySuperMarket research reveals...
What happens when you use protein shakes?
As many will already know, protein is an important part of our diets, however, if you are an athlete or someone that does a lot of exercise and training, protein is essential. During exercise, your body burns through protein, which means it that it will need to be replenished with protein-rich foods, however a quick and popular way to replenish...
GP provides advice on how to avoid festive flu
4 in 10 adults feel run down over Christmas taking two weeks to feel ‘normal’ again according to research by Bimuno, the pre-biotic company. The research shows that the top 5 causes of feeling run down are excessive eating, rich food, the stress of shopping, the change in the weather, and drinking alcohol.Registered GP from St Albans, Dr Panja, has...
Welsh Pro Wrestler Rob Terry becomes Body Building Champion in Vegas
36-year-old Rob Terry, from Swansea, has scooped bodybuilding’s ‘Mr. Natural Olympia’ Trophy after a weekend of competition on the Las Vegas strip. Standing 6ft 4 inches, Rob towered over competitors from all over the globe to win the judge's verdict. The Olympia trophy marks a culmination of massive bodybuilding wins for the man who was once eyed up by WWE’s...
Do you need mole removal? What to check for
Moles can be beautiful, a bane, or just bothersome, depending on how you feel about them and your skin. Often brown in colour and small, moles are mostly harmless. But it's not always the case. Because of this, and cosmetic reasons, mole removal is becoming more commonplace. Mole removal is a frequently used procedure that is used to treat and...
Five fitness events you need to sign up for in 2017
Looking for a sporting event for 2017? Feeling motivated and wanting to help charity at the same time?? Well if you answered YES to either or both of the above statements then look no further than our list of Five fitness events you need to sign up for in 2017.These events will inspire you to keep healthy and keep in shape...
6 of London’s best lunch time runs
It’s February, motivation is low and New Year resolutions are beginning to dwindle. To keep active without the hassle of going to the gym, The Color Run UK has curated six simple lunch time runs that can be done with colleagues and friends in order to escape work and get your endorphins flowing.Each route will vary in gradient and depending...
Bulked up or toned down? Working out the perfect male body throughout history
Asked to picture the perfect male body, you would probably think of someone lean with a six pack and toned abs. Say, Brad Pitt in Fight Club? But if you were asked to picture the perfect male body in 1490, you might have thought of something very different. Luckily, Leonardo da Vinci put the 15th Century perfect body down on...
How to detoxify your body
Whether you drink recreationally or you have an addiction, the chances are that you already know about the negative effects prolonged use of drugs and alcohol can have on your long-term health. Toxins can harm your organs and body tissue, increasing your chances of diseases and other health problems. However – your body was naturally designed to heal, and making...
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Sports Performance
Summer is almost over, and soon we will all go back to school, university or work. So, let’s make sure that this is your best year of training and performing to date. Here are the 5 things considered to be the most important in training.1. You are what you eat (and drink).I’m sure you have heard this saying before, but...
Are We In Danger of a Salt Epidemic?
Like many other countries, the UK has a strong and unhealthy relationship with salt. Not only is it over-consumed; health experts warn it is causing serious health issues. It’s certainly no surprise that experts believe that the nation is experiencing a salt epidemic.How Much Salt Do We Consume?It is estimated that 90% of people eat too much salt. Processed foods...
Healthy Meals Hacks Made Easy.
Have you ever wanted to be “Healthy” but life gets in the way? You have tried everything; Diets, Exercise or Detox. Yet your work and personal life’s balance is hanging by the thread, don’t worry I got you covered. My simple hacks will be getting you organised, if you try these for 21 days and watch your body, budget and time improve.Containers: Forget those dry, dusty plastic containers that you may...
Infographic: Do we really know what is in our food?
It’s a battle most of us have with ourselves on a daily basis. You’re out with a friend for lunch and you're presented with the decision between the ‘superfood salad’ packed full of ingredients we struggle to pronounce, or the carb heavy alternative that just tastes so good.We all know deep down what the right healthy options are, but how...
Diets and Holiday Feasts: A Survival Guide
People feel a lot of different ways about the holidays. Not everybody celebrates them at all, but there is a familiar narrative we’re all familiar with, that many still practice. 1) You go spend time with family that you don’t generally see throughout the year. This can be happy, uncomfortable, or a mix of the two. 2) You exchange...