When we think of fitness, one of the first words that comes to mind is the gym. After New Year’s Day, a good number of people make going to the gym their resolution. In fact, in January, there are a … Read more
What to expect when you’re pregnant: Part 1
Pregnancy is a unique journey, for some it is a positive experience which they were looking forward to. While others might be taken aback with the news and still under shock. Additionally, it is well-known that pregnancy brings along several … Read more
Why is Exercise Good for the Brain?
When we think about the benefits of exercising, we tend to focus on it giving us more energy, losing, or maintaining weight, building stronger muscles, and having better sleep. While, these are all valid and beneficial reasons, we rarely think … Read more
The Benefits of Swimming Once a Day
We are on an island surrounded by water and can pretty much swim every day of the year even in the winter if you are brave enough for the cold water. The physical and psychological effects of swimming can have … Read more
Should I exercise before bed?
As you might’ve noticed, there is some discourse when it comes to ideal exercise periods during the day. Should I exercise first thing in the morning? What if I only have time at night, what can I do? We used … Read more
All You Need To Know: Dietitians
1. What is a Dietitian?
As its most basic definition, a dietitian supports people with food and nutrition so that they can live healthier and better well-being.
2. What Do They Do?
Dietitians try to improve their health and prevent … Read more
How to deal with diabetes-related stress?
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder caused by ineffective production or utilization of the hormone insulin. The physical and psychological costs of diabetes can be high. Besides disease-specific symptoms, diabetes can lead to considerable physical, emotional, and social stress. Let’s try … Read more
All You Need to Know: Physiotherapy
1. What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy helps people to regain their mobility and functional abilities first, and then to move more easily when they experience an injury or illness that affects physical activity.
2. What Do Physiotherapists Do?
Physiotherapists, thanks to … Read more
Living with IBS: the stigma of living in an unpredictable body
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting 1 out of 10 humans worldwide. It is a poorly understood syndrome, consisting of plenty of medically unexplained symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits (constipation, nausea, … Read more
Gestational diabetes: What is it and How Can I Manage It?
Most people know about Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes is a condition that is usually diagnosed in childhood – it’s characterised by the pancreas being unable to produce enough insulin to process glucose into energy (Osborn, … Read more