A strong core is the foundation of good balance and stability. It helps prevent falls and provides ample back support. In fact, you need better core strength in order to perform exercises or adopt exercises that engage the chest and midsection. It's always important to focus on building core ...

Serotonin is a naturally secreted substance that operates as a neurotransmitter to transport signals between nerve cells everywhere within your body. Often, people only associate its levels with positive changes in mood, however neurotransmitters play a vital role in the health of various other ...

What piques your curiosity around a diet? When a group of your friends gloat about a new diet they are trying and are receiving amazing results, a diet you are not familiar with? The same occurred recently and I just have to ask you, have you heard of the alkaline diet? Does it make a difference ...

With the recent launch of the government obesity strategy, it follows that we should all be more mindful about the foods we’re consuming. One particular issue is our sugar intake, as these often exceed the recommended daily allowance. Adults should be aiming to consume less than 90g of sugar daily, ...

Getting proper sleep is essential for good health. Sleep is when your body replenishes itself, all the way down to a cellular (and yes, even atomic) level. If you don’t get enough sleep or quality sleep, your body won’t recover as well and you’ll likely feel groggy and grumpy the next day. If ...

Government guidelines recommend 30g of fibre per day to sustain a healthy, balanced diet, however evidence shows that the average adult consumes less than 20g daily. Our previous articles; Top 5 Super Cheap High-Fibre Vegetables and Top 5 Health Benefits of Dietary Fibre, discussed the importance ...

Alcohol is commonly consumed by most adults globally where people have a variety of opinions and approaches towards it. The most popular use of alcohol today is to drink socially with friends and family and/or to signify a celebration. When used sensibly in respectful amounts, alcohol can help oil ...

You may or may not have heard of the term “bulletproof coffee”. A caffeinated, black-coffee drink, accompanied by a tablespoon of thick lard or butter. The principle behind which is to help you lose weight and keep you feeling full in the morning but is it really that healthy when we break down the ...

Spinach is a delicious delicate leafy green which originates from central and western Asia. It is an extremely nutrient-rich food which also has many associated health benefits and it also has a great reputation for giving us strength (we all remember Popeye!). There are also different ways we ...

Whether you’re used to hitting the gym, or it's the first workout since your New Year’s resolution was made, you could be feeling a 'burn' of one kind or another! The hours—and sometimes days—after intense exercise can be rough. From sore muscles to dehydration, a lot of discomfort can accompany ...