Maintaining a regular workout routine can feel like a chore and as the cold weather starts to set in, that drive to keep pushing and improving can understandably start to wane whether you’re a confirmed couch potato or even a stringent fitness enthusiast. Finding the motivation to move when it’s dropping to single digits outside…
Olive oil, especially extra-virgin olive oil, is well-known for its health benefits. These include boosting heart health, offering anti-inflammatory properties, and being loaded with antioxidants that combat oxidative stress, potentially lowering the risk of serious conditions like cancer and diabetes. With olive oil getting all this attention, food manufacturers have been keen to incorporate it…
Let’s be honest—when it comes to building strong, sculpted glutes, squats are the first exercise that comes to mind. They’re a classic for a reason, hitting your glutes in all the right ways while strengthening your legs and core. But here’s the thing: not all squats are created equal. Some work your glutes harder than…
In the United Kingdom, it became possible to prescribe cannabis as a medicine not licensed for use after a modification in the law by the government in 2018. Doctors who specialise in certain medical conditions and are registered with the General Medical Council now have the legal authority to prescribe Cannabis Based Medicinal Products (CBMP)….
As people age, the human body and health needs evolve, requiring lifestyle adjustments to maintain and enhance one’s well-being. Senior years can be a golden period of vitality and enjoyment, provided people adapt their lifestyles to support their physical, mental, and emotional health. This article explores practical strategies for seniors to live a vibrant, healthy…
Arnica (Arnica Montana) is a flowering plant in the sunflower family. The name comes from Arnika, an old German word for “eagle”. It has yellow flowers and grows to about 24 inches high. The whole plant is used medicinally, but the flower head is most important. Indigenous peoples of North America traditionally used the Arnica…
Dementia is a degenerative brain disease resulting in progressive cognitive ability reduction. Early symptoms include forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and problems with planning and organizing. Patients may become unable to speak, recognize loved ones, or care for themselves as the disease worsens. Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body disease, and frontotemporal dementia are just a few of the…
The brain is one of the best-protected organs in the human body, but this doesn’t mean it’s 100% safe from injury. Whether you get involved in a car accident, slip and fall in the bathroom, or play a contact sport, there is always a chance of brain injury if the skull absorbs a huge amount…
When you’re aiming to shed those pounds it’s not about keeping an eye on your food intake. Exercise plays a role too. While many people believe that running or cycling is the way to lose weight there’s another option; strength training with weights. Strength training involves lifting objects or using resistance to make your muscles…
I must admit, I really love fig rolls — they’re sweet, addictive, and if they’re in the house, they disappear fast. But even though they’ve got fig in them, it’s pretty clear to me they’re not exactly a health food. Still, I know a lot of people aren’t sure where they stand — are they…