The human body can suffer from various conditions, and the results might be discomfort or pain. These feelings can tell you a great deal about what is happening with your body. If you ignore these sensations, then it is usually a mistake. You need to listen to what your body tells you if you …
We pop pills, clutch hot water bottles, and some of us have to just give up and lie down. A huge 80 per cent of women experience period pain, but while it’s incredibly common, it is rarely discussed openly. But a new study of nearly 500 women has found that there is something that can …
If you’ve experienced migraine, the pain of it will be all too familiar. Migraines are a more severe form of a headache, classified by throbbing pain on one side of the head. They can occur with an aura (temporary sensory and vision disturbances) or without an aura. Around 70% of people who experience migraines will experience …
by Darren Mitchell Combat sports were once seen as something that only men did, but thankfully that attitude is very quickly changing. It’s not just about fighting and competing, in fact, many women take up Muay Thai purely for the health and fitness benefits of the sport. Now you know it’s not all about fighting, …
Despite being dedicated acolytes of Dry January, many of us need both a rhyme and a reason to keep going when it comes to being on the wagon – especially after a festive season during which many drinks were consumed. For today, let it be this: avoiding alcohol is unequivocally a good thing when it …
Bodybuilding, weight training, and weightlifting… these are all terms for a style of exercise that takes time, dedication, consistency, and tons of effort. The benefits are numerous, and this is why so many people are catching on to this lifestyle. However, if you’re not completely educated on how to complete the most efficient workout, you …
Perhaps your mum reminded you to make sure and drink enough water every day, telling you to get eight glasses a day. And you believed her… But is that amount right? It turns out that the answer is a bit more complicated than it may seem. Let’s begin with what you need to know about …
by Angel Jony Data from the Office for National Statistics predicts that, in 50 years, there will be an additional 8.2 million people in the UK aged 65 and over as the country’s population continues to age. And according to the NHS, many adults aged 65+ spend an average of at least 10 hours per day sitting …
A common misconception made by people looking to improve their strength or fitness is that progress is made through exercise alone, however, this could not be further from the case. What you do after the exercise is super important, and can actually have a huge impact on how quickly you are progressing. This is especially …
Home gym equipment can be expensive, especially if you’re limited to specific features like tall people are. Picking out an at-home treadmill that is purposeful yet affordable can be a challenge for a tall person, as most products are made for average height runners (up to 6’’). For this reason, we’ve compiled and scrutinized dozens of …