The BIG problem Obesity in the UK is fast becoming a bigger problem than HIV and swine flu. Recent figures reveal that one in four UK adults is obese and an NHS report found that one in five children are already obese by the time they leave primary school! Obesity must be tackled at a [...]
Around 2.6 million people in the UK currently have diabetes. Alarmingly, an estimated 500,000 people have type 2 diabetes but are not aware they have it! This is because they have either ignored or are not aware of the early warning signs. According to Diabetes UK, most cases of diabetes are detected by chance, when [...]
Age-related memory decline and Alzheimer’s disease cause heartache and pain for the families and friends of its sufferers. I have a close friend who cares for her nan who has Alzheimer’s disease. Protecting her safety and that of the rest of the family whilst trying to get her dressed, fed and convince her they are [...]
We are constantly being told about the many health benefits of eating foods rich in antioxidants, but do you know what the main antioxidants are? Firstly there’s vitamin C. Everyone knows vitamin C is beneficial to health right? But why? Vitamin C fights free radicals in our body which are produced when we break down [...]
Quite often, people with the lowest energy levels and highest levels of stress are the ones who consume the most caffeine. A common question is ‘does caffeine make people feel more stressed and tired or do stressed and tired people consume more caffeine?’ Is caffeine a good energy source? It is true that caffeine provides [...]
Are you aware of your energy expenditure on a normal day? Most of us don’t think twice about how many calories we use up in our daily activities and how that compares with how many calories we are consuming. Your daily energy expenditure will vary depending on the type of work you carry out. If [...]
Many who suffer with chronic disorders such as arthritis and high blood pressure need to take daily medication to keep their symptoms under control. It is essential that these symptoms are controlled so as to avoid any further complications or worsening of symptoms that may lead to more serious problems like heart attack or stroke. [...]
When eating for two, it is vital to follow a healthy diet and ensure you are obtaining the optimum nutritional benefits from the foods you eat. Of course, during pregnancy a woman’s nutrient and calorie requirements increase as the body is providing nourishment to the developing baby as well as to the mother. How much [...]
The basics of losing weight are to eat healthier foods and exercise more right? Losing weight can be difficult but there are ways that make it easier to shed those festive pounds. Below are my tips for getting you on your way… 1. Always eat breakfast A healthy breakfast kick-starts your metabolism and studies have [...]
As the Christmas season comes to an end, many of us will be feeling a tad out of shape or in need of a detox! The Christmas excess! Christmas time is a great time to get together with family and friends and reconnect with those you haven’t seen in a while. Unfortunately it’s also the [...]
