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22 Apr 2009 by Carole McAlister
Osteoporosis is a common health problem in this country. As many as 1 in 2 women over the age of 50 will have osteoporosis. A sedentary lifestyle with a lack of weight-bearing exercise is a risk factor. Osteoporosis results in bones becoming less dense and more “honeycombed”. The bones are therefore more easily broken, especially if you have an injury such as a fall. Oestrogen is a....
26 Feb 2009 by Colin McKeand
In 400 B.C. Hippocrates the father of medicine said, “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.” The wisdom of Hippocrates words takes on more importance than ever as we discover the potent, health-giving substances of super foods. Here’s a list of some of these foods that should always be in your kitchen. Apples — more vitamin C than an orange and full of....
16 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
Not everyone enjoys the winter months. Long dark evening make it difficult to get out in the fresh air, wind and weather encourages you to stay indoors, low temperatures turn you to comfort foods and the combination of central heating and frosty outdoors can make your skin dry and tight. But it doesn't have to be like that! Here are some ways to energise the winter months so you look and feel....
2 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
One in 12 men and one in 3 women in the west will suffer from osteoporosis. How we can help prevent osteoporosis:- Get your daily recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D Engage in regular weight-bearing exercise Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol Exercise Exercise is important to good bone health. If you exercise regularly in childhood and adolescence, you are more likely to reach your....
28 Jan 2009 by Colin McKeand
Follow these eating tips to improve your health and wellbeing in the Autumn months. Autumn has arrived, the leaves are falling, the nights are drawing in, and it seems to be getting that bit colder. This is the official harvest time of nature, when there is a shift in energy, climate and diet and we are provided with an abundance of nourishing foods. There is a wealth of ripe, tasty....
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