When summer arrives in the UK, it seems to arrive suddenly. One day we may be wrapped up in cosy winter wools – the next we’re panic buying fans and ice lollies. Any sudden and extreme change in temperature can be risky. Every year, people die as a result of heat related illnessWeather agencies are […]
According to World Atlas of ObesityBy 2025, 42% of the world’s population will be overweight or obese. Lack physical activity is one of the main causes. Experts respect This was considered a solemn health problem. Even in Greco-Roman times, doctors believed that being overweight was bad for your health. Doctor Rufus of Ephesus (dynamic in […]
The science is clear: resistance training is imperative for aging well. Lifting weights (or doing bodyweight exercises like lunges, squats, or push-ups) can lend a hand you live independently longer, strengthen your bones, reduce your risk of diseases like diabetes, and even improve Sleep and mental health. But not everyone loves the gym. Maybe you […]
When a person is admitted to hospital for any reason – whether it’s an illness or surgery – they are expected to spend their entire stay resting in bed while they recover. While rest is critical, sitting or lying in bed for too long can actually make things worse, studies showing can sluggish down the […]
Physical fitness is vital for success in sports and athletics, but it is also vital for good healthIf you’re generally fit, you probably have powerful hearts, brains, muscles, and bones, which helps you exercise and increases your chances of living a long, fit, and robust life. The most vital type of physical fitness for good […]
Running is a great form of exercise that has many health benefits. For example, people who run regularly for at least one hour a week throughout their lives tend to live three years longer and are less likely to develop chronic diseases compared to people who do not exercise. But some people take their love […]
The summer wave of Covid is growing in many parts of the country, with infections, emergency room visits and hospitalizations all rising. Recognizing that COVID-19 now poses an ongoing respiratory threat, similar to influenza and RSV, federal officials have recommended that all people 6 months and older get the newest vaccine in the fall. If […]
When it’s balmy outside, your body cools down by sweating. But you don’t just lose water in the process: you also lose electrolytes, such as sodium, calcium, and potassium, which are crucial for your body to function properly. Sports drinks, hydration powders and tablets promise to support replenish electrolytes. But when do you really need […]
Once upon a time, most advertising was public. If we wanted to see what advertisers were doing, we could easily find it—on TV, in newspapers and magazines, and on billboards all over town. This meant that governments, civil society and citizens could control advertisers, especially when they advertised products that could be harmful – such […]
When a company makes a mistake – for example, a marketing error or product failure leading to a product recall – a good apology can make a substantial difference in how we, as customers, perceive that company. Things can go wrong for a variety of reasons. In addition to dealing with the immediate consequences of […]