GOLFERS ARE WAY OFF COURSE IF THEY BELIEVE LESSONS AND PRACTICE WILL GUARANTEE A LOWER HANDICAP . . . NO, IT’S POSTURE AND FLEXIBILITY THAT REALLY COUNT Every golfer wants to play better golf — from the professional golfer on the PGA circuit to the amateur beginner. For some, it’s a chance to relax, relieve stress, do business and exercise — and the desire to lower your handicap is always there, even in the most…

AMERICA’S NEW HEALTH-CONSCIOUS LEADER IS PUTTING BRIAN COWEN AND OUR TDS TO SHAME. OUR POLITICIANS MUST REALLY MAKE A BIGGER EFFORT TO IMPROVE THEIR OWN HEALTH BEFORE THEY EVEN TRY TO KNOCK THE ECONOMY BACK INTO SHAPE For the last few months, the eyes of the world have been focussed on Washington as the United States prepared to welcome its new president, Barack Obama, into office. Obama is in a different league to other international political…

WORK AND STRESS CAN LEAD US TO FIND COMFORT IN FOOD BUT IF YOU WANT TO LOSE THE LOVE HANDLES, YOU HAVE TO LOOK AT YOUR BODY THE WAY A GENERAL WOULD LOOK AT A BATTLE — YOU NEED A PLAN AND YOU NEED TO STICK TO IT Looking for Mr or Ms Right is harder now than before. With employers demanding more time from employees, the pressure is on people to clock up extra…

CHOOSING THE RIGHT GYM IS LIKE PICKING THE PERFECT PARTNER… IT’S NOT SOMETHING YOU WANT TO JUMP INTO. ABOVE ALL, TRY BEFORE YOU BUY. HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR FINDING YOUR IDEAL FITNESS SPACE As the new year commences, many people will list improving their health as their main resolution and gyms and health clubs are preparing for an avalanche of prospective members. Joining a gym or health club takes courage, but with so many…

IT’S THE DAWN OF A NEW YEAR. WHILE SOME PEOPLE HAVE WOKEN UP EACH MORNING OVER THE HOLIDAYS WITH A MASSIVE HANGOVER, THERE ARE THOSE OF US WHO VIEW THE NEW YEAR WITH GREAT OPTIMISM. SURE, LAST YEAR PRODUCED SOME STRESSFUL TIMES IN A CHANGING ECONOMY BUT I LIKE TO VIEW THE PAST EXPERIENCES AS LESSONS. When you reflect on the past year, you can view and rate your performance in different fields and, more…

There are many who believe that it is impossible to stay in shape and to eat healthily without turning into a Xmas scrooge over the holiday season. You may be one of them, choosing to sprawl across the couch watching festive movies as your knights in shining armour, chocolate and ice-cream always ready to answer your call rescue you from a hangover and a stressful year. This conditioned response to stress is one of the…

Charles Poliquin Four years have passed since the Olympic flames have been extinguished and the time is upon us to light the flames again and to honour the best athletes in the world. These athletes have devoted thousands of hours to be in a peak state in Beijing, to test there training and nutritional protocols that they have tweaked over the years. The effectiveness of these protocols will judge who steps onto the winner’s podium…

Is your little black dress a bit too snug? Fit in it before Christmas by performing the right exercises and making simple lifestyle changes As the festive season approaches, businesses are aiming to reward their hard-working staff on what has been a difficult year. The tightening up of finances has seen you searching for last year’s lovely party dress instead of opting for a new one. As you try it on, one look at your…

THE COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS HAS BEGUN. THE LIGHTS ARE ON ON GRAFTON STREET, CHRISTMAS TREES ARE BEING ASSEMBLED AND THERE’S A GLINT IN YOUR CHILDREN’S EYES AS THEY AWAIT SANTA’S ARRIVAL. The hustle and bustle of town is expecting your arrival as you prepare to take on the crowded checkouts and heavy traffic in an effort to purchase your list of presents. With so many activities to occupy your time, you may start to forget…

AS WE AGE, OUR JOINTS TIGHTEN UP AND MAKE US LESS SUPPLE. BUT SIMPLE STRETCHING CAN KEEP YOU NIMBLE. AND IT CAN BRING SOME SURPRISING REWARDS. There is a saying that goes: ‘If you don’t use it, you lose it.’ As the years roll by, the demands of our lifestyles place challenges on how we use our time. The daily rituals of working, family time and socialising always rank high on our list of priorities,…