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It's been a tough year for most of us as we've learned to live with Covid-19. Now we are in a holding pattern waiting for a vaccine, there are lots of ways to keep well if we look. Read more »
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Weight control is the key to better health but this can be hard when Christmas often leads to overconsumption. Find out where to start. Read more »
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Are you planning a Barbeque this Christmas? It's not hard to lower everyone's saturated fat, salt and sugar intake while still serving beautiful, tasty food. Read more »
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If you want to enjoy the company of friends and family when you get older then if is important that you look after their health, as well as your own, as you age. Read more »
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We all like to think that we call the shots regarding what we eat and drink. But who really has the last say over what we swallow? Read more »
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Measurement is an important evaluation tool at any time of the year, it is only human nature to want some means of measuring progress; however can we rely solely upon any particular measure and expect to obtain a reliable result? For each aspect of life we require some measure to determine our successes or failures, … Read more »
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If given a tray of Easter Eggs can you stop at one or two or do you eat the whole lot?
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Do you find yourself at the start of every year with a list of things that you know you should do, behaviours you want to change? But are unsure how to kick start the process? Read more »
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If you are keen to finish this year on a high note then here are a few tips to set you onto a healthier path for the year ahead. Read more »
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Whether you are heading off to the races or show you need to eat well in order to survive. It may sound a little extreme but it does take a lot of energy to walk around all day looking at the fashion, the horses and all the other animals.
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Impulsive eating is seldom due to hunger and more often a means of reducing stress, anxiety and tension. Read more »
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By identifying the associated pitfalls of the ‘jolly season’, you can develop an action plan to help minimise the disruption to your present lifestyle and take the time to enjoy the holiday season ahead. Read more »
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The battle has once again begun! Winter is the month that brings colds, the flu, fatigue and freezing temperatures back into our lives. It is a annual occurrence that sends many running for cover; right into the comfy arms of our favourite chair or bed snuggled up to avoid that winter chill. We mimic the … Read more »
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Research has found that light does affect our moods and has an antidepressant effect. Sunlight is also important for Vitamin D production Read more »
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School holidays can really tax the energy of parents and children and can also be a time of rapid growth and change in body weight. Read more »
People often ask if gardening or cleaning helps shift weight. Energy needs vary depending on body weight and metabolism. We need a deficit of around 1000kcals to lose 1 kg. Most people need around 2000-4000kcals per day. However reducing energy intake below 1500kcals slows down metabolism and weight loss.
