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Managing stress

December 2, 2019

How to manage stress at bedtime

Stress is something that we all deal with. Some of us deal with it better than others, but we could all do with a little bit less. This is especially true when it comes to bedtime. Stress is one of the main reasons that people struggle to sleep at night, and chances are it’s one of your struggles. If so, you probably already know that when you aren’t sleeping well you are much more likely to be stressed out by even the most minor changes to your routine. This leads to compounded stress...
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Managing stress

November 5, 2019

The effects of stress and how to combat it

We’ve all dealt with stress at a certain point in our lives. According to a study by the Mental Health Foundation in 2017, 74% of people felt overwhelmed or unable to cope due to stress at some point. Even if stress is not always a bad thing – it can actually be a key motivator before an exam or an important event – if experienced over the long term, it can be harmful and undermine our mental and physical health. For this reason, it’s important to recognize the signs and learn...
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Managing stress

October 13, 2019

How nature can reduce stress and anxiety

According to recent research, the environment can have a positive effect on stress levels. The sounds, smells, and sights of nature can cheer you up when you’re in a stressful, poor mood, which will ultimately lead to a healthier body. These positive changes in the body’s senses can help increase immunity, ease your nervous system, and amplify your endocrine system. When you are stressed, you feel sad, helpless, and anxious. In turn, your blood pressure elevates, your heart rate increa...
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Food tips, myths and facts

September 17, 2019

How to kick your sugar habit

Everyone is aware of the dangers of sugar and how it affects the body, which is why people choose to avoid sugar as much as possible. While our ancestors used sugar as a source of energy to handle their daily work, today, sugar is found in everything we eat. According to the American Heart Association, the maximum amount of added sugars you should eat in a day are 150 calories per day for men and 100 calories for women. For men, this is about nine teaspoons, and six teaspoons for women. ...
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Exercise tips, Running

August 20, 2019

How to prevent ankle sprain on the trail

If you’re out on the trail on a long run, the last thing you need is an injury - especially an ankle injury. Ankle sprains are commonplace on trails because of uneven terrain and loose gravel. They can also happen because of weak, tight, or tired ankles. With runners ankle sprains happen frequently. Sprains happen as ankles turn in at a degree that causes ligaments to stretch, twist, or tear. Ligaments hold bones together at the different joints in the body. Muscles are held to bones wit...
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Managing stress

August 4, 2019

How to practice self-care when you don’t have time

The fact that you have a crazy schedule shouldn’t mean you can’t carve time out of your day to take care of yourself. Self-care is crucial to your overall health and wellbeing. Going to the gym, writing in your journal, or even getting extra sleep are all great for your health, especially if you are constantly stressed out. Although it may not seem realistic, everyone can make time for themselves. Here are some ways you can practice self-care, even if you think you don’t have extra t...
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Improving wellbeing

July 18, 2019

Boost your motivation by tracking your health data

Having a health tracker will provide you with all the data you need to show how far you’ve come and where you need to get to with your fitness and other important aspects of your wellbeing. Keeping motivated is one of the biggest hurdles of getting fit, but tracking your progress really helps. Not only does it allow you to see how far you’ve come, it also means you can set goals to work towards and make real improvements. To be reassured Many of us think we know the theory behind the...
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Exercise tips

July 9, 2019

Unexpected benefits of doing exercise

Exercise is not just good for getting fit and losing weight, it offers a number of fringe benefits that should not be discounted. Everyone knows the headline benefits of doing exercise - from staying healthy to keeping trim - but there are a number of other positive side effects you might not have thought about. They may not be the reason why you start a fitness regime, but they’re worth not overlooking. Reduces stress Going for a run probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind...
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Food tips, myths and facts

June 25, 2019

A guide to a healthy and tasty diet

We all know that nutrition is key to our health and wellbeing. Research shows that to live a long and healthy life, besides exercising regularly, avoiding smoking and drinking alcohol only occasionally, we should follow a balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight. A poor diet low in nutrients and rich in unhealthy fats, salt and sugar can increase blood pressure and cholesterol levels, promote weight gain and contribute to the risk of developing health problems such as heart attack and type...
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Staying motivated

June 22, 2019

How to stay fit and healthy on holiday

Letting your hair down on holiday doesn’t mean all your fitness and health goals must go out of the window. Many of us focus our health goals with holidays in mind, but it can be difficult to keep up the good work once we’re actually away. While you may not want to be as strict with yourself during your vacation as you would be at home, but it would be a shame to undo all the good work. Your ability to get in a bit of exercise on your trip will depend on what type of holiday you’r...
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