Are women under too much pressure?
Posted by Guy in Health Psychology/Motivation, Mood & Depression, Nutrition & Lifestyle on 08. Feb, 2013 | No Comments
We investigate whether there is too much pressure on the modern day woman to be successful and happy. Stress is something that most of us are familiar with, but on National Stress Awareness Day we’re asking if women are under more pressure than men in today’s society. As recent research and tragic events show, high [...]
How To Make A Change In Your Health – “Wellness Breakthrough”
Posted by Guy in Health Psychology/Motivation on 29. Nov, 2012 | No Comments
A really common question that I get asked almost every day is: How do I stick to my new health change/fitness routine/eating plan? “I always seem to start then somehow manage give up……” One of the toughest aspects about chasing your dream of health, or any dream, is managing the disciplines of regular action and [...]
Are You Over-Training & Making Yourself Sick?
Posted by Guy in Fitness & Exercise, Health Psychology/Motivation, Strength & Conditioning, Resistance on 20. Aug, 2012 | No Comments
Did you even know? That exercise, like all things, is best done in moderation. Too much exercise leads to a wide range of both short and long-term health effects. Conversely, too little exercise leads to immobility and many of the lifestyle diseases sweeping our planet. But, when you get it right – when you hit [...]
Low back pain link to “fear avoidance”
Posted by Guy in Health Psychology/Motivation, Pain Management on 12. Aug, 2012 | No Comments
Recent research using some high-tech tools more commonly seen on a Hollywood movie set, Jim Thomas and Christopher France from the Motor Control Laboratory at Ohio University focused on a phenomenon called “fear avoidance.” In this self-fulfilling prophecy, people who fear re-injuring their backs after a painful accident move in restricted, unnatural ways that eventually [...]
9 Eco-friendly Ways To Save Money On Food: Do It Like A Smart Person
Posted by Guy in Book Review, Nutrition & Lifestyle on 22. Apr, 2012 | No Comments
In this useful extract from her new book What to Eat, investigative journalist Joanna Blythman offers top tips on how to make your food pound go further without compromising on your quality principles! As your till receipts will testify, the cost of food has climbed alarmingly of late. And it looks as if higher [...]
