Making Health Easy, Fun – and Just a Little Bit Surprising
If you’ve had cataract surgery, you may have been told that you need to take a break from exercise afterwards, but why, how long should that break be and does it vary depending on the exercise you want to do? We wondered too and so we asked Consultant Ophthalmic and…
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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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Running sounds simple – you just put one foot in front of the other and try to do it faster each time – but, there’s a lot of advice that comes with something so simple. Some of it is good, some of it is bad – and some of it…
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(ad gifted) I need music to run but admit I’m not keen on blocking out the whole world while I do it – AfterShokz Bone Conduction Headphones aim to solve the problem using bone conduction technology to bring the sound for your music player to your ears. But, what the…
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When it comes to using exercise to encourage weight loss, doing yoga might not be on your list. You might think about running, daily brisk walks or something super intense like Crossfit – but, yoga? Well actually, when it comes to exercising to lose weight, yoga can absolutely play a…
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So, you’re going to have a tooth removed – chances are there are a few things you’re thinking about. Is it going to hurt? What can you eat afterwards? Are you going to look like a chipmunk for days? Those I can’t answer – but, if ‘can you exercise after…
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Looking for something fun and active to do today – why not try a 10,000 Steps Treasure Hunt. You can do it anywhere – you can do it solo or with your family and all you need to carry it out is a pair of good walking shoes and your…
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