It can be a lot harder to maintain physical activity levels during the winter months, as the days are shorter and colder, and it can be harder to engage in the pursuits we enjoy if they involve getting out and about in the fresh air. However, with just a few little changes here and there, […]

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition where sticky mucus can build up in the lungs and digestive system, leading to lung infections and issues with digesting food. Symptoms typically start in early childhood and progressively worsen over time, causing increasing amounts of damage over the years. There is currently no cure for the disease, but […]

There are many conditions that physiotherapy can be beneficial for and multiple sclerosis (MS) is one such health concern, affecting the brain and spinal cord in such a way to engender a range of different physical symptoms. There is currently no cure for the condition but there are ways in which symptoms can be managed, […]

Sustaining an injury of some kind if you’re very active can be distressing, not just from a physical pain perspective but also from a mental health viewpoint, as well.  When you can’t do what you love and when you feel restricted mobility-wise, it can quickly take its toll on your general mood, putting you at […]

There’s no bad time to spark an interest in exercise, health and fitness – but, ideally, the sooner you embrace a healthy lifestyle the better it is for your future. Interestingly, new research from Vitality Life has just revealed that, while younger women in their 20s are reporting significant barriers to staying active, those in […]

The health benefits of exercise are well documented, helping with weight control, balance and strength, blood pressure, cholesterol, inflammation reduction, sleep, mood, stress and so on… but now new research is suggesting that people genetically predisposed to dementia can reduce their risk by 35 per cent through increasing their fitness. Carried out by experts from […]

While resistance and strength training is an excellent way to exercise, keeping you fit, strong and healthy as you get older, it’s important that you maintain proper form at all times or you can quickly injure yourself, particularly in places like your lower back and knees. Lower back pain is one of the most reported […]

When you find a form of exercise that you love, it can be very difficult not to want to do it all the time. Feeling strong, physically fit and capable, and getting regular endorphin hits can be very addictive – but if you don’t let your body rest and recover from exercise, you put yourself […]

There are lots of different treatments available these days to help you address various ailments and complaints, but one of the most effective has to be massage therapy, a practice that has been around for thousands of years… testament to just how good it is at helping us mentally, physically and emotionally. To help you […]

When you’re very active and love playing sport, it can be incredibly distressing to sustain an injury of some kind. Being in pain, feeling restricted and not feeling physically strong and capable can be very frustrating, particularly if the road to recovery is long and filled with months of rehab work. As hard as it […]