Bike Week, delivered by Cycling UK, is an annual opportunity to promote cycling and show how cycling can easily be part of everyday life by encouraging ‘everyday cycling for everyone’. Believe it or not, Bike Week first took place in 1923 – 95 years ago! It was, and always has been, a great opportunity to Continue reading
Our modern lifestyle is often blamed for the explosion in conditions like asthma, diabetes and obesity – but the evidence that our predecessors didn’t suffer such ailments has been hard to come by – until now. Read more…
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Queensland has found that a lack of exercise was one of the biggest causes of heart problems for women over 30 and was a greater risk factor than smoking or obesity for the study population. The study has been reported in several news sources; follow Continue reading
12-16 May is the United Chiropractic Association Spinal Awareness Week. The key to a healthy spine is posture and the aim of Spinal Awareness Week is to educate people to make positive changes in their posture and their health. UCA have produced some advice how to keep your spine healthy. Read more…
Musculoskeletal conditions, including a large range of bone and joint complaints, accounted for more prolonged absences than any other form of ill-health. Almost 31 million days of work were lost last year due to back, neck and muscle problems, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). BBC News reported the findings. Read more…
Not getting enough sleep is known to impact on mental function and to have other effects on health, such as increase the risk of heart disease. Evidence also suggests that it can be related to metabolic rate and weight gain. Read more…
A study has found that regular exercise at any age, even later in life can dramatically boost the chance of healthy ageing, even for those who do not take up physical activities until their sixties. The study found that sustained physical activity in older age is linked to improved overall health and that significant health Continue reading
The Ramblers and Macmillan Cancer Support, who run Walking for Health, have launched Walking Works, The report looks at how walking can help prevent disease. To find out more and read the report visit the website walkingforhealth.org.uk