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The benefits of activity and exercise
Benefits Being active helps you to stay healthy. There are many different ways you can get active and finding a way that suits you is important. You may enjoy walking, running, dancing, surfing, going to the...read more
The fundamentals of resistance training
Resistance exercise is one of the three key components in a balanced exercis programme, the other two being cardiovascular and flexibility training. There are a number of principles, which apply to each of th...read more
The importance of combining nutrition and exercise for weight management
There are a number of key elements to achieving weight management goals. The major two are correct nutrition and relevant exercise. Weight loss is achieved by consuming fewer calories than your body uses and ...read more
The secret keys to anti aging health
Aging, is just a natural part of life. But even if you're getting older it doesn't mean you have to appear like it. By taking a few simple steps you can look and feel younger than you actually are.One of the ...read more
Three things we all want
Three universal-goals most of us share are: to live longer to live free of illness to control our weight Interestingly enough, normal walking lets us achieve all three...read more
Treating asthma under certian circumstances
Treating asthma in children Children with asthma, like adults with asthma, should see a doctor for treatment of their asthma. Treatment may include allergy testing, finding ways to limit con...read more
Upgrade your memory
Are there ways to train your memory? Yes! There are several strategies to improve memory."Hi! How are you? Thank you, you also look very well." if I can only remember your name…you were at th...read more
Weight loss and exercise
High intensity exercise or low intensity exercise, which will help you lose weight quicker? Let us first talk about what is low Iiensity exercise and what would be considered high intensity. ...read more
What if I have dementia?
A diagnosis of dementia comes as a shock. Even if you have been half expecting it, this will be a worrying and upsetting time. It will also be hard for those close to you. You will all need a great deal of re...read more
What is exercise-induced asthma
Exercise is a common trigger for asthma. It can affect anybody with asthma- children or adults, recreational sports players or elite athletes. What are the symptoms of exercise-induced asthm...read more
What is functional exercise?
Weight training or resistance training can be divided into two interrelated categories: bodybuilding and functional exercise. Most gym users are familiar with traditional bodybuilding exercis...read more
What to do if you want to gain weight
Most people who are thin tend to have a high metabolism. This means you need more carbohydrates to compensate for your bodies greater need for energy. If your body doesn’t get enough ca...read more
What to expect from your hernia repair
For many, hernia repair represents a ‘first surgical experience’ and despite some comments in the public domain to the contrary, the post-operative period can be a little uncomfortable and worryin...read more
What triggers asthma?
Asthma becomes worse when you are exposed to triggers. A trigger is anything, which makes your breathing difficult, or your asthma worse.People with asthma react to different triggers but com...read more
What you need to know about gestational diabetes
You found out you are pregnant. This is such a special time in your life. Everything is progressing along just fine and then you find out you have Gestational Diabetes, specifically, ...read more
Why can't I lose weight ?
Eating too much I am a strong believer in sound nutrition and preach that nutrition is not just how much you eat but when, what, and why? These three words determine if you lose weight or gain weight. Let&rs...read more
Why do I get asthma when exercising?
In many asthmatics, particularly children, breathlessness and wheezing is brought on by exercise. It might be the result of cold air and faster breathing.Exercise induced asthma usually occurs after about six...read more
Yoga systems
What is yoga? The system of yoga is based on an integrated holistic philosophy that covers every aspect of our lives. The red hyperlinks at the top of this page will take you to other pages where you c...read more
