Whether rich or poor, many people fail to see the link between their habits and their health. They may regard enjoying good health as a matter of chance or something over which they have little control. Such a fatalistic view holds many back from improving their health and leading a more productive life. In reality,… Continue reading Smart Steps to Healthy Living
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Short Breaks Essential for Your Heart and Waistline
The European Heart Journal (January 11 edition) reports that taking regular breaks from the desk, even as short as a minute, is good for both your waistline and heart health. In a study reported after studying 4, 757 people aged 20 and over, researchers found those who sat down for long periods without getting up… Continue reading Short Breaks Essential for Your Heart and Waistline
Laziness will send us to an early grave
Dr Richard Weiler & Dr Emmanuel Stamatakis, Sports and Exercise experts Our lives are full energy-saving devices, from ready meals to remote controls, all designed to make our lives easier. But in this week’s Scrubbing Up London-based sports-medicine experts Dr Richard Weiler from the Homerton Hospital and Dr Emmanuel Stamatakis from University College London argue… Continue reading Laziness will send us to an early grave