Recent research from the University of Western Austrailia, has shown that dog owners are not only less stressed but 68% of are more likely to achieve the recommended level of physical activity than non-dog owners. Dogs never say No to a walk / jog. Dogs never cancel appointments or have bad days and they always have a huge smile on their face. Dogs don’t slow you down. Dogs spent hours getting ready for a running session or…

YO-YO DIETING CELEBS ARE NOT GREAT ROLE MODELS. INSTEAD TAKE EXERCISE TIPS FROM THE LIKES OF HUGH JACKMAN WHO WORKED HARD TO BULK UP FOR HIS LATEST MOVIE Another week, another wave of celebrities make headlines for their activities on the weighing scales. On some occasions, one is going up, while another is going down. The world of yo-yo dieting is alive and kicking and this is especially the case with our alleged role models…

The number one stumbling block to weight loss is lack of sleep. Lack of Sleep Disturbs our blood lipid profiles, our ability to metabolise sugar, testosterone production to build fat burning muscle and it can also raise your blood pressure. A poor quality of sleep can disrupt our immune function and our memory so it is important to start dimming the lights at least 1.5 hours before bed to increase melatonin production. There are different nutraceuticals…

NEVER MIND MASKS AND VACCINES, DEVELOPING A STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM IS THE BEST WAY TO COMBAT THE CHANCES OF CONTRACTING ILLNESS IN THE FIRST PLACE. The recent outbreak of swine flu has been interesting. As we sit and wait to see if it becomes a full-blown pandemic (looking less likely, for now anyhow), the US and Irish governments have submitted financial aid for the development of a vaccine that will hopefully help combat the virus….

Allow 21 days to smash bad habits THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WHO EMBARK ON A NEW CHALLENGE ONLY TO GIVE UP A SHORT TIME LATER. FEELING LIKE A FAILURE, THEY RESORT TO PREVIOUS HABITS, AND THE HOLE THEY ARE IN GETS EVEN DEEPER. The secret is in making lifestyle changes, not quick fixes. The magic rule of 21 states that it takes 21 days of performing a task, in a row, to crystallise that new…