Making Health Easy, Fun – and Just a Little Bit Surprising
It’s that time of year. The one where we decide that the health habits we fell into last year (or the year before, or when we were young and a bit foolish) need to be changed because they’re not doing our health any favours. You may have been here before….
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Mmmmm, Mad Mex – goey yumminess with hot sauce all wrapped up in a big floury burrito accompanied by crunchy chips with spicy salsa or fresh guacamole. Let’s just say it’s on my list of happy places. Which means I need to watch my Mad Mex Calories! Especially as I…
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Sticking to a diet is an annoying thing – for it to work, you have to do it all day. Which, personally, I’m rubbish at. I do brilliantly at breakfast, great at lunch, okay at dinner….and then, come the evening, all bets are off and the sofa becomes home to…
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Feeling happy is good for your health. There are many reasons why… happiness is associated with less stress and I probably don’t need to explain why that’s good for you. If you’re feeling happy it’s easier to stick to healthy habits – for example, one study fond that people that…
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Oh, how I wish I had shares in the Kokoro Haramaki – why? Because I’ve mentioned it in pretty much every single publication I work for this winter. It’s one of, if not THE, favourite products I’ve tried all year. But what is a haramaki and what health benefits might…
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Having an abundance of energy and vitality is one of the main keys to achieving better health. Think about it, if you’re feeling fatigued and sluggish, you’re more likely to pick the sugary drink or treat over a healthy one, comfort eating sounds like a great idea; hitting the gym…
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So, you need to buy a cool gift for the runner in your life but aren’t quite sure what they’d like. Well, here are 16 suggestions of cool and unique runner’s gifts for you – from a runner! Whether you’re buying for your running buddy, splashing out on your other…
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I’m probably not telling you anything you don’t know by saying that mastectomy is a serious operation. Whether you’ve already had one and are wondering when it’s safe to exercise, or are researching the procedure beforehand and want to know what to expect, the fact is, you’re going to need…
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Leg injuries are the curse of the active – particularly runners! You might develop them because of a weakness in the muscles or something about the way you move, because you overdid your workout, trying to go too far, too fast, too soon – or, simple bad luck, you tripped…
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We’re often told that a good sports bra is essential to protect your breasts as you exercise – but there are more benefits of a sports bra than that. Did you know that a good sports bra might help you run faster, exercise for longer and lower your risk of…
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