Health and Fitness

Monday, 13 March 2017 :   Tiredness is one of the main excuses people cite for staying away from exercise. All of us go through the hustle of life, and while some are dead beat at the end of the day, others are brimming with energy. Whether you’re carting your grocery …

Tuesday, 14 March 2017 :  The Thor star took to Instagram on Saturday to give followers a glimpse into his mad intense fitness routine. The video features Hemsworth doing a huge array of fitness activities including lifting weights, resistance training and battle ropes. Hemsworth captioned the video with a plug …

Monday, 13 March 2017 :   More than one in four deaths in children under five are linked to polluted environments, according to two new World Health Organization (WHO) reports published recently. Each year, environmental risks such as indoor and outdoor pollution, second-hand smoke, unsafe water and poor sanitation kill around …

Friday, 10 March 2017 :   The report in the Journal Of The National Cancer Institute found that Generation X and millennials face anywhere from twice to four times the risk of colon and rectal cancer as their baby boomer counterparts. The study did not uncover a reason for the change. …

Tuesday, 7 March 2017 :  Researchers at the University of Alberta in Canada set out to determine the extent of pee contamination in swimming pools. To do this, they tested water from pools and hot tubs in two Canadian cities for acesulfame potassium, or Ace-K, a widely consumed artificial sweetener …

Tuesday, 7 March 2017 :  Turn down the volume This is a classic and one that makes common sense. But with the introduction of super funky earphones and technologically advanced headphones, this tip bears reminding. A 2015 study carried out by a leading Canadian researcher cautioned young people on the …

Monday, 6 March 2017 :  She is a happily married woman and conceived Maya within the first six months of marriage. Her pregnancy was well and Maya was delivered via a Caesarean section. Her problem? “Well, one isn’t enough and we have been trying for a second child for the …

Tuesday, 28 February 2017 : Here are some suggestions on how to boost your workout results with massage, which will also help your body detox and enjoy some well earned recovery and relaxation. Sport massage Probably the best well known massage for regular exercisers, a sport massage is particularly beneficial when …

  Friday, 24 February 2017 :  Scientists have found signs of brain damage that could cause dementia in a handful of former soccer players, fuelling worries about the danger of frequent knocks from heading the ball or colliding with others on the field. The small study was the first of …

Wednesday, 22 Feb 2017 :  Here we round up top five tips to help smokers stub out and reduce the risk of not only coronary heart disease, but also of stroke and various cancers. 1. First of all make a plan. Think about what could help you quit smoking, such …