Health

Let’s explore the maths… If you’re a fan of TEDx talks, are fond of mathematics and are looking to lose weight, then the video below could be just what you’re looking for. In the video, Ruben Meerman (aka ‘the surfing scientist’) explores the myths and maths behind weight loss and asks the question: “When somebody … Read more

Whilst the lighthearted notion of “reaching for the nearest bar of chocolate” when we’re upset or stressed is something of a cliche, the sad reality is that comfort eating can have negative, long-lasting psychological consequences. Although it’s often seen as a source of amusement when we joke about comfort eating with friends or family, emotional … Read more

Whilst it’s easy to forgive yourself for having the occasional blowout if you overeat at Christmas (especially with all those delectable festive goodies around!), what about the other eleven months of the year? Letting your hair down once in a while is fine but in order to maintain a healthy weight, it’s important to be mindful of what … Read more

With the festive season rapidly approaching, we thought we’d take a preemptive swipe at the bathroom scales in case they try and tell us things we don’t want to hear come the New Year. We all know that Christmas time is the Season of Goodwill and usually good eating and drinking too. The shops are … Read more

We’re all aware that shedding those excess pounds is beneficial for our overall health and wellbeing, but did you know that even losing a small amount can usher in significant health benefits. For those that are already overweight, it can be disheartening to assume that they must lose large amounts of weight to enjoy any … Read more

It’s no secret that exercise is good for you. Whilst many of us shrink away from the idea of going out for a 5-mile power run each day, we can still make significant improvements to our overall physical and mental health simply by being slightly more active throughout our normal, day-to-day activities. MODERN LIFESTYLES One … Read more

Let’s face it both 2020 and 2021 have been pretty tough years for nearly all of us in one way or another. So, as both are now firmly behind us, we thought we’d revisit the topic of New Year Resolutions since staying fitter and healthier in 2022 is perhaps more important than most other years … Read more

In case the title of this post sounds like gobbledygook to you, let’s clear up what both of these acronyms mean. If you struggle with your weight, you may well have already heard of BMI but you probably haven’t heard of ABOI. What does BMI mean? Your BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a convenient … Read more

Christmas – Yes, It’s that time of year again where you’re more likely to hear the age-old cliché that we’re all “piling on the pounds” – but, exactly how many pounds are we actually talking about in real life? The dreaded Christmas munchies I think most of us will taken it as a given that, … Read more