When it comes to sleep, there’s no optimal amount of sleep that fits all. However, most adults need at least 7 hours of sleep a night. Getting less than that can lead to adverse negative effects on a person’s lifestyle and health, including cardiometabolic diseases, weakened immune responses, and impaired cognitive performance. In extreme cases, […]
Although the Olympics is over, the buzz is still in the air – especially when it comes to the way athletes treat themselves. How do they live? What do Olympic athletes eat? How do Olympic athletes recover? Well, one trend that frequently gets noticed is the appearance of mysterious circular splodges found on an athlete’s […]
What erodes teeth more, fizzy drinks or orange juice? Fizzy drinks… right? Well, you’ll actually find that orange juice and fizzy drinks have the same corrosive power on a per-cup basis. The issue is people often drink several fizzy drinks at once or over time, whereas they might only have one or two cups of […]
As you know, there are countless benefits of exercise. If you have a good workout routine, then you’ve probably experienced some of them yourself. Not only does exercise give us an escape from daily life, but it is also an opportunity to build a healthier, stronger version of ourselves. Even if our thoughts do start […]
It is a common misconception by fitness experts that you can’t build muscle mass and lose body fat simultaneously. However, this isn’t entirely true. Although it’s a good idea to have a solid and achievable goal when developing your fitness plan, it is still possible to lose body fat while gaining muscle mass too. It […]
2 in 10 people in the UK suffer from IBS, so it’s no surprise people want to find diets to reduce the symptoms. Can cutting down on foods classified as FODMAPS within your diet reduce these symptoms?
Are eggs healthy for you? We take a critical look at this breakfast favourite.
Ashwagandha is often used as a traditional medicine from India believed to have the ability to give someone the ‘power of the horse’ through its various possible health benefits. Although the research is limited, it is suggested that ashwagandha may combat anxiety and stress, as well as enhance strength performance, improve glucose metabolism, and increase […]
Vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” has often been linked to a change in mood. The lack of sunlight in winter can cause lower mood, ranging from a mild droop, to severe seasonal depression.
The notion of drinking a glass of red wine each day to avoid doing exercise has been around for quite a while. Every time a new study comes out – and sometimes even when one hasn’t – it hits the news cycle and circulates social media. However, can drinking wine really replace exercise? Does it […]
