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Some stress is good for you. Too little stress in life can lead to boredom and depression, too much can cause anxiety and poor health. The right amount of stress, however, tunes up the brain and improves performance and health.  The truth is that not all stress is created equal.  Think of stress as an elastic band.  We need some tension (stress) in the band for it to perform its function of holding things together however pull that band too tight or for too long then the tension will become too much and the band will break.  Same applies for people.  Its knowing when our...

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When we talk about mental health there always seems to be a negative connotation.  We immediately think of ILL health and not GOOD health.   When you ask people what is mental health the often come back with answers that include, anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia – all of which are a diagnosis of a mental illness or disorder.  In a nutshell, mental health is just how we think, how we feel and how we behave and some days this is good, some days this is not so good and sometimes we are truly not well. Our mental Health influences how we...

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Fitness can mean different things to different people, with being fit related specifically to your medical history, health status and sporting aspirations. In addition, fitness could be considered in emotional and mental dimensions. All of these are inter-related but for most of us we think of fitness in physiological terms, allowing it to be broken down into 5 key factors, collectively known as the health-related components of fitness, since they have the potential to impact.  Cardiovascular Endurance   Is your ability to breathe in oxygen, transport it through the blood and then use it in your exercising muscles. It is improved through specific training, usually involving a number of...

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Unfortunately, life in the 21st century leads to various stressors within our normal daily routine so our bodies are constantly in a state of heightened activity, especially in the midst of a global pandemic. If this continues for an extended period of time, it leads to a number of unpleasant consequences from feelings of anxiety and depression, through various aches and pains, even to serious illness. No surprise, then, the charity MIND reports that a staggering 40% (every 2 in 5) of GP appointments now include mental health issues, most of which are caused by stress.  Early warning signs that stress may be getting the better of you include headaches, back and...

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A recent Health & Fitness Ombudsman Survey confirmed that, for most of us, lack of time is the biggest barrier to embarking upon and sticking to a regular exercise regime, with nearly a third of us quoting it as the key saboteur of our best intentions.   There just always seems to be a number of worthy tasks, errands, commitments and temptations attempting to elbow their way into your diary and onto the priority column.   In promising to transform your life, we’ve considered all the obstacles you’re likely to face to guarantee you are able to make that change. Here are a few tips to help ensure...

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