Have you ever experienced the unconditional love of pet animals at the end of a rough day? Their affection is infallibly accompanied by an instant wave of comfort and reassurance. Animals possess a unique ability to benefit our emotional and mental state drastically. Even something as simple as a ...

The body and mind of an addict suffer when they abuse alcohol and drugs to the point of dependency. By the time they stop using substances that caused the addiction, their body chemistry may have changed, making them feel worried, depressed, and more sensitive to life's challenges. The good news ...

The past weekend was unforgettable for New York City. Not only was it the first large-scale running race the city has held since the pandemic began, but it marked the 50th anniversary of the TCS NYC Marathon. As dawn broke, approximately 30,000 New Yorkers and visitors from over 100 different ...

The 'Big C', or cancer is a topic many people try to avoid in conversation. Yet, it’s been a subject of my everyday lingo for the past 5 years at the no.2-ranked cancer hospital in the USA, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York City. It’s hard to sum up 5 years of experience, since I gained so much ...

When you have a busy family to look after, it can be difficult to ensure that everyone stays as fit and healthy as possible. Planning meals ahead, ensuring that you all take regular exercise, (including stretching and yoga) and getting away from screens as much as possible are all good steps to ...

Feeling low? You will be shocked at how some simple movements can lift your mood! We all experience a low mood at some point, and sometimes it can feel never-ending. Scientific research has shown us the benefits of exercise time after time. Losing weight and toning your muscles are not the only ...

Exercise, especially during the pandemic has proven to be as effective as drug therapy when it comes to overcoming things like depression, anxiety and stress – and all without the negative side-effects associated with medication. The pandemic has impacted millions across the globe, affecting people ...

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a hormone-related response that’s experienced by an estimated 80% of women every month at around the usual time of their periods. Symptoms typically begin after ovulation (around a week before menstruation) and can last until the first day of the period. No one knows ...

Stretched out, limbered up and heart pumping. This is the start line of 21.097km, 13 long miles ahead. You are ready. Commitment to intense training, dedication of your precious time and true determination to keep those legs moving - this is no walk in the park. But once you’re all aboard the ...

Rugby offers a vast range of benefits and not just physical ones, it also has the ability to enhance social interaction, improve your state of mind and even mould you into a more improved version of yourself! Who would have thought that such a vigorous contact sport could offer so many benefits, to ...