Physical Activity

Yoga and Pilates are well established and popular activities which are thought to benefit health. To date scientific evidence which supports health benefit claims is limited, but has identified some interesting areas for further study.

Lack of sleep can adversely affect your health and overtime may contribute to increased risk of chronic health conditions. Should you be concerned about your sleeping patterns?

Your brain is the centre of a complex control system which governs your body, but function declines with aging, sometimes resulting in dementia. What can you do to keep your brain healthy? Exercise and diet may have brain benefits.

Caffeine is revered by some for its “energising” effects. However, research into the effects of caffeine on health is mixed and dependent on how much is consumed, by whom and when. What does this mean for you?

Arthritis describes conditions of joint inflammation: osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis. Chronic pain, a key symptom, can be debilitating and life changing. Physical activity and nutrition may help in the management of arthritic conditions.