The ongoing holiday romance between heiress Chloe Green and the so-called ‘Hot felon’ Jeremy Meeks has been the subject of heated debate for the last several weeks. We ask Relationship counsellor Denise Knowles for her opinion on falling in love while wearing a bejewelled bikini on the beach is necessarily a good idea…. Holiday romances […]
Wild swimming – the simple art of swimming in natural water bodies outdoors – is making a comeback, with more people using our rivers and lakes for swimming than canoeing and fishing combined. The desire for wild swimming also reflects increased interests in ‘wild’ experiences – activities that immerse you in visceral beauty, wash away […]
Dog walking boosts levels of physical activity in old people and can ward off decline in later life, according to recent research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) at the University of Cambridge found that […]
Hundreds of patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) in the UK have been left at risk of suffering a life threatening AF-related stroke, thanks to NHS England’s flawed ‘Commissioning through Evaluation’ (CtE) process, according to the charity, Arrhythmia Alliance. The evaluation process, which should be reviewed, has meant patients being denied access to potentially life-saving treatment […]
It’s clear that our caffeine levels are creeping up and up. Whether it’s a latte on the way to work or an espresso to get through the afternoon slump, coffee has become a routine pick-me-up for millions of Brits. However, there are growing concerns about the number of us who are addicted to caffeine and […]
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Walking in the English countryside with my dogs by my side is something that I love to do. As well as helping me stay fit and well, walking is a reflective time for me when I feel almost like I am meditating. The melodies for my latest album, In A South Downs Way, came to […]
We have changed the law to ban smoking in cars to protect our children, but where is the law to save them from toxic air pollution inside vehicles? By now, if you are a pedestrian or cyclist you are probably aware that traffic pollution is a danger to your health, but there is one group […]
Cycling is an excellent stepping stone to fitness for people who are recuperating after surgery or are recovering from illness or injury. As a physiotherapist based at Champneys Tring, I use an exercise bike as one of my core pieces of equipment to help people build their fitness with very little risk of causing further […]
People who experience breathlessness because of lung disease often stay away from exercise in case it makes their condition worse. We need to help them change their way of thinking. Being a member of one of the British Lung Foundation’s Breathe Easy groups – Nottingham West – I’ve seen how people can benefit from exercise, […]
Bike Week 2020 will be online from 6 to 14 June 2020. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Cycling UK have realised that helping people to come together to ride may not be possible, so they are holding a series of fun Bike Week 2020 events online this June. Cycling remains a great way to keep fit […]