It’s never too old to get fit or start an exercise routine, the benefits of physical fitness are endless regardless of age. A recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open found that starting to exert yourself more in later life resulted in the same risk reduction of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality as being active from a teen. There was an optimal time to work out to achieve the most reduction in risk found in the study which was exercising for a weekly total of two and half hours – activities could even be gardening or housework to hit your total. Alternative ..read more

When our head hits the pillow in the evening, we all hope we will calmly and quickly drift off to sleep – but for many, this is not the case. We all want and need a good night’s sleep – it’s vital for our bodies and minds to get rest and for those that don’t get it – it can become their mission to find ways to achieve it. When it comes to sleep – there are different stages and understanding these might help unearth why you don’t achieve those all-important forty winks. Our bodies run on all sorts of cycles – one being the circadian rhythm which is known to be like a 24-hour clock that tells ou ..read more

Flying, teleportation, invisibility – all superpowers. Sensitivity, hyper-alertness, anxiety – also superpowers. They are instincts, creating resilience! But perhaps you want to allow these ‘meh’ and unnerving feelings to settle down a bit. Living among our current global worries, the toll can sometimes be too much to carry. Over a third (37.4%) of adults (ons.gov.co.uk) in Great Britain said that the coronavirus pandemic has affected their well-being – With rates of those of us suffering from mental health concerns rising, ways to deal with anxiety issues are more varied than we used to think ..read more

So what is the best CBD Oil in the UK? According to latest industry reports, the UK has recently become the worlds second largest consumer of CBD Oil products after the USA. The sales of CBD Oil products are set to hit £20 billion by 2024. Given that UK CBD sales only started to gain popularity in 2020 this is a phenomenal growth in such a short space of time. This unprecedented growth in the UK CBD market has not surprisingly seen a massive influx of CBD Oil suppliers and business born and there is now a huge range of choice for CBD Oil Consumers in the UK.  This increase has seen some a ..read more

Feeling the Christmas comedown? Can wait for January Payday so you can treat yourself? Its perfectly normal to feel like this at this time of year but there are a few things you can do to pick yourself up from the January blues…. Each year the 3rd Monday in January is nicknamed ‘Blue Monday’. Apparently, this is the most depressing day of the year, It’s the day we feel the most broke, the coldest, and the most demotivated that our plans to get fit, drink less, lose weight, work harder etc etc have gone astray. It was concept originally developed by psychologist Cliff Arnall who came up with a ..read more

As the use of CBD Oil Supplements has grown massively over the past few years, it is natural that users want to continue to take advantage of their benefits while they are away on holiday or travelling for business but there is occasionally some concern over whether it is ok to carry CBD onboard a plane when travelling. The simple answer is that it is absolutely fine to travel to the majority of destinations with CBD products from the UK providing that hemp-based products are legal at your destination. Some countries have their own legislation surrounding hemp-based cannabinoid (CBD) products ..read more

One of those things that some women will dread as they get older is the M word – otherwise known as menopause. Menopause is a natural transition for a woman and something seemingly you can’t avoid. It’s confirmed twelve months after you’ve experienced your last period, but some may unfortunately feel the transition and its associated symptoms for several years. While menopause symptoms are well documented and often unpleasant it can also increase your risk of certain diseases which adds to the dismay many feel as they head towards that older age bracket. One of the things that is within your c ..read more

Morning lark or night owl, which do you feel you identify with most? Perhaps somewhere in the middle? If you base it on the times of the day where you feel most productive, you should immediately get a sense of which group you fall into. Although it’s important to remember that being a morning person doesn’t necessarily mean you have a certain personality or collection of skills, or that your life will be structured in a certain way, there are certain distinctions between the two categories. Those who fall into the morning lark category are more likely to want to get up as soon as their alarm ..read more

It gets to that time of an evening, maybe it’s been an hour or so after you’ve had your dinner and your stomach starts to grumble. Those late-night cravings can occur for a variety of reasons, such as boredom, anxiety or physical hunger. However, there’s a lot of debate about what foods are best to eat in the later hours. We’ve put together the top snacks to opt for when your stomach starts rumbling later on. Popcorn For a late-night nibble, popcorn is one of the best snacks you can reach for. Not only is it low in calories, but popcorn can also be easily made in to a sweet or savoury graze. F ..read more

CBD has definitely had its time to shine in recent years. It now comes in many forms from capsules, to tinctures to skincare – there are even CBD beers. But have you considered its place in the world of running? Cannabidiol, unlike its psychoactive counterpart cannabinoid (THC), doesn’t get you high and has no mind-altering properties, but it has been proven to alleviate pain and anxiety. CBD can be used to aid your running routine, whether you’re a part-time jogger or a marathon runner – here’s how CBD can really help. Reduces inflammation in injuries From sprained ankles to shin splints, CBD ..read more