Cardiovascular disease is the world’s number one killer, claiming 17.9 million lives every year. World Heart Day was created in 2012 by the World Heart Federation to bring unity and awareness in an effort to reduce the mortality rate related to cardiovascular disease. With the…

National Allotments Week (10-16 Aug) started 18 years ago as a way of raising awareness of allotments and the role they play in helping people to live healthier lifestyles, grow their own food, develop friendships and bolster communities. The theme for National Allotments Week 2020 is…

May is National Walking Month – something that plays right into the hands of quarantine/lockdown life as we know it! This occasion is usually spread through the encouragement of large walking events, but this year, why not focus on yourself? Walking is a brilliant way…

What is the glycaemic index (GI)? The glycaemic index (GI) is a rating system for foods containing carbohydrates. It shows how quickly each food affects your blood sugar (glucose) level when that food is eaten on its own.   Why go low GI? Low GI carbs…

We are all very busy, often feeling as though we are being pulled in 20 different directions. But prioritising your work schedule will help to ensure that you gain the most enjoyment and potential in all areas of your life, both professional and personal. So…

Your numbers say a lot about your health. Many of us don’t know our numbers, what the healthy range of numbers are and the impact of falling below or above these ranges. Numbers To Be Aware Of Body weight Body mass index Resting heart rate…

The weather is beginning to warm up and daylight is now something we are witnessing midweek, which can only mean one thing – summer is on its way! With the increased temperature and decrease in the need for layers, the importance of being a healthy…