If you are like most of the population of the Western world, the New Year signifies an exciting chance to start a new chapter in your life. Many of us begin each New Year full of enthusiasm and drive for our targets and goals and the changes you will make over the...
What is the meaning of good mental health? “able state of mind, able to cope with the stresses of life and able to recognise one's own abilities.” You could be physically in good shape and healthy but if you are stressed at work, worrying about finances, or having...
A recent study showed that last year only approx. 8% of us managed to do this, meaning 92% didn’t. This got me thinking. How come only 8% achieve their New Year goals? And how did that 8% do it, while still living a normal working life? Digging deeper, I found...
Christmas is nearly here and many of us are looking forward to celebrations, spending time with friends and relatives - and some time off work. But it can easily become a time of excess, so here are some simple tips on how to make this a Happy and Healthy Christmas...
For many of us Christmas is a very busy time of year; with all the extra socialising and celebrations, not to mention the huge list of extra jobs that need to be done, we tend to burn the candle at both ends. Reducing the time we spend resting, especially...
There are two very well-known pain medications that find their way into our homes; paracetamol and ibuprofen. These work in different ways to help manage pain, paracetamol by interfering with the pain pathway, and ibuprofen by acting as an anti-inflammatory. It’s very...
Travelling to work, shopping, ferrying the children around, getting to meetings, visiting friends and relatives; for many people driving is a routine activity, an essential part of daily life. And it’s a very comfortable and convenient way of travelling, especially in...
Many people suffer years or even decades of pain, using pain relief medication to try and continue a normal life. In the short term these drugs can be useful, however it is not a good strategy for pain management over time, and can lead to other unwanted side effects...
The research is in, the stats are ominous, it’s certainly no surprise to hear that back pain is a huge problem for a staggering percentage of the population. We all know someone who suffers with back pain, we probably know many, as you’re reading this you may...
You may have seen the great crowds of people in Bristol city centre on the last weekend in September; braving the rain in brightly coloured shorts and fancy dress. What were these crazy people doing? And why would anyone want to run 13 miles? Every year more than...
It has recently come to our attention that the majority of people’s perception of age and what is ‘normal’ is shockingly poor. Achy joints, poor balance, taking the chair lift, using a zimmer– all just part of getting old right? Wrong. Improving your...
There are many ways that you can be the best you can be, but first you need to be doing something that you are completely passionate about. There is absolutely no point partaking in activities that you don’t like, or that you feel are just okay, because you simply...
Ask yourself one question: “What is preventing me from being physically and mentally the best I can be?” Then, if you want some examples of what the human body is capable of, look no further than the Rio 2016 Paralympics. Here some of the most inspiring people in the...
Injuries, aches and pains - we all suffer from them. But have you ever wondered what causes them in the first place and whether there is anything you can do to help prevent them from happening? Injuries tend to happen when our bodies can no longer withstand or...
September is upon us heralding for many the end of the summer holidays and a return to more familiar routines such as school, work and possibly regular sports training. It’s not that we stop all sporting activities over the summer, it’s just the pattern is often...
