Just like eating healthy and exercising, a good night’s sleep is incredibly vital for your wellbeing. Studies show that not getting enough sleep causes weight gain, affects your mood causing you to be easily irritable and grumpy and even put you at a higher risk of getting strokes and heart diseases. If you usually find it hard to get quality sleep here are 9 tips for maximizing your sleep environment in the bedroom. 1. Clean out all the clutter One way to create a sleep-inducing bedroom is to associate it mainly with sleep. Setting up your work desk in your bedroom or having a ... read more

We all want to look and feel our best, however at times this can be difficult while balancing all of life’s demands. Everyday it seems like there’s a new trend to help you be the best you. Regardless of the latest fad diet or workout, there are a few simple things you can make to help you feel your best. Get better sleep Most people don’t get enough sleep, or struggle to maintain a healthy sleep pattern. Combat this by following some top sleep hygiene tips such as reducing caffeine intake prior to bedtime, adhering to a set sleep routine, and establishing a “sleep sanctuary.” In addition, ... read more

Pixabay There are still some people out there that believe mental health problems are best left behind closed doors. And then there are those who refuse to believe exist at all, the "if you can't see it, it's not there" approach. However, these people view illness to be a physical thing, like colds and flu. But, for these people, it's important to educate them on mental health, and the fact that we are all susceptible to mental health problems in life. While there are extreme cases of mental health disorders, there are those which we can all suffer from. So, which are these? Depression ... read more

The other day, I came across the Northwich Foot Clinic & Physio website, which got me thinking. Most of us try to eat right, take some exercise and get enough sleep. We do all of this because we want to stay fit and healthy, so we can enjoy life and be there for our families.  However, there is one area of health a lot of us rarely, if ever, consider – foot health. As you will see taking care of your feet is actually quite important. Health feet enable you to exercise freely If you want to do more walking, jogging and to be able to enjoy a long list of other activities keeping ... read more

With hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be difficult to hear yourself think, let alone find time to treat and pamper yourself. Whether you’re chasing after the kids, the dog or your partner or you’re doing everything in-between your 9-5, as parents, we find that putting the needs of our dependents first simply becomes a way of life. But did you know that a treat can go beyond being able to enjoy a hot cup of tea? So, while they’re sleeping, sit back, relax and enjoy these treats and pamper ideas – you deserve it! Head to the dentist No, I don’t mean getting a filling or a crown – ... read more

Are you somebody who lives and breathes exercise? Do you love the feel of the air on your face when you go out for a run or a cycle ride? Do you continually push yourself to the next level within your fitness training? Then a job within the fitness industry may be for you. Whether it’s something you do to earn extra income or a legitimate full-time career, we have some job ideas we think you will be interested in. Consider the following... Personal Trainer (image) We all need a little help sometimes, and there may be people who have not attained the levels of fitness you may ... read more

Nobody likes to talk about period pain, (people don’t talk about periods in general as much as they should) but it’s nonetheless something that affects most women. It’s official name is dysmenorrhoea but most of us refer to it simply as a recurring nightmare that at best seriously affects our quality of life and is at worst debilitating enough to make women miss school and work. Indeed, 1 in 10 women regularly find that their menstrual pain causes them to miss out on work or social commitments. Image by Flickr While it is an incredibly common occurrence, there’s surprisingly little ... read more