How many times have you set a goal and then failed to make it? How many times have you reached a goal and then gone back to your old ways? If so, you are in a vicious cycle, and your daily bad habits are acting as a barrier to your achievements. When you set a goal, it
What health tests should I take and when should I do them? Here’s a rough timeline you should follow for health tests and checkups! Age: 18+ Testicles – Check yourself once a month for lumps after a warm bath or shower when the skin is relaxed to spot early signs of testicular cancer. The most common form is
The UK’s physical activity levels are low with only 66% of England’s men and 56% of women claiming to meet experts’ recommendations. Self-reporting of health behaviour, however, isn’t really to be relied on so the figures are likely to be much lower. Physical activity levels also decline with age, inactivity being one of the leading causes
The best time to work out is really dependant on your goals. If you want to lose weight faster, the best time to exercise is in the morning. This is because the low blood sugar levels at that time force the body to look for other energy sources so it starts to convert fat from reserves
There’s a lot of debate surrounding whether these kind of apps actually work in practise. They promise a lot — from helping you burn ‘fuel’ to shedding pounds, but when it comes to making a difference to your health, these apps generally fall short of what they appear to guarantee. Do they help users lose weight, control
Poor sitting and standing habits can cause pain, sleepless nights and change our body shape. While improving your posture isn’t likely to address the root cause of pain, it can help with muscle tension. It will probably feel strange when you first start correcting your posture as your body is used to you sitting and
