Having a strong core makes good posture easier, minimises your risk of developing back pain, and creates a great foundation for other movements (like lifting and carrying). If you feel that your core is quite weak, and you're made the commitment to make it stronger, read on to discover a great core workout aimed at beginners.
Naturally, some people may try the workout and find that...
Going through a divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences in one's life. The end of a marriage often brings a wave of emotions and a period of adjustment. However, with the right strategies and support, it is possible to not only survive but also thrive post-divorce.
It’s important to build a support network around you, from family, friends to divorce solicitors and...
Achieving optimal health and wellness is a goal for many people today. With busy modern lifestyles, finding natural ways to boost energy, reduce stress, and feel balanced has become a priority. Using medicinal herbs is one excellent way to promote health through simple daily practices. Many common culinary and botanical herbs not only provide flavour but also offer therapeutic properties to...
Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass that occurs naturally as we age. The adage ‘use it or lose it’ applies. It’s a great idea to lift weights as you get older to counter this decline in muscle mass. Maintaining muscle and strength is associated with a better quality of life due to greater physical resilience and less physical restrictions. For example, someone who stays strong in their...
If you don’t use muscle, you lose muscle. Our bodies have evolved to maintain only the muscle we need to complete our daily jobs. This is because muscles require calories, so the bigger you are, the more you need to eat. In hunter-gatherer societies (and urbanised societies until quite recently), food wasn’t easily available, and there would have been periods when it was scarce. Having excess...
Have you been wondering if you should be taking vitamins? Or perhaps you’re concerned you’re not taking enough? Here, we debunk some of the most common myths about vitamin supplements and separate fact from fiction to help you to make informed choices for your health.
Myth 1: Supplements stop you from getting ill
No! Sadly, supplements cannot stop you from getting ill....
Looking after our wellbeing is never more important than during the winter months – from our physical health to our mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, all which are interconnected.
Even the smallest things can have a big impact on our overall wellbeing, which is why Yakult have partnered with a panel of experts (from dietitians, to psychologists, to professors) to advise...
With so many of us looking to make wellness and mental health a priority this year it has never been more important to make the most of our time off work. But which are the best places in the UK to relax, unwind and get lots of fresh air into our lungs.
Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages have investigated a number of different factors such as clean air, population density, walking...
The subscription economy is booming, with almost four out of five (79%) adults in the UK signed up to at least one, spending on average £475 a year. Yet, while 96% of people say they are now focused on their holistic health, only 13% reported paying monthly for health benefits that could help them with everyday wellness, according to a recent survey conducted by Simplyhealth.
