Sex with a heart condition
Here is the bottom line: a heart condition doesn’t automatically mean the end of your sex life. It is important to stress this fact as unfortunately many people with heart problems do find their sex life is negatively impacted. But with the right preparation and precautions this need not be the case. Many people with […]
How to deal with stress at work
Stress at work can come from a number of sources. As you get older, the longer hours can start to weigh heavy on you and cause physical, as well as mental, tension. Even if you’ve decided to cut back on your hours in an attempt to shift your work-life balance, it could be that you’re […]
Ageing well in the bedroom
Sometimes age gets in the way of your sex life – whether it’s the general aches and pains of old age or more specific age-related conditions. We’ve put together some tips on how to keep your love life fresh, exciting and frequent as you reach your prime. Handling heart conditions A heart condition doesn’t automatically mean […]
Overcoming Sexual Performance Anxiety
Whether you’re a modern-day Casanova or a one-woman man, at some point in your sex-life you may start to suffer from sexual performance anxiety. It could be due to stress, growing older, an illness, or your body image, but once you start to worry about your sexual performance it can become a vicious circle – […]
Exercise your brain while you exercise your body
The increased blood flow from exercise has been proven to improve memory and slow down mental decline, but there are other ways you can utilise your daily exercise routine to help keep your brain as healthy as your body. If you want to push your cognitive functions further when you’re getting fit, we’ve come up […]
5 unexpected benefits of exercise
We all know exercise is good for us. Not only does it improve our blood flow, it also gives us a healthier heart, better lung function and stronger muscles. However, it doesn’t stop there. The list of health benefits to gain from regular exercise goes on. Here, we list some of the hidden benefits of exercise, […]
What is prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the UK, accounting for a quarter of all cases of the disease. But what is it, what should you be looking out for and how can it be treated? The prostate Only men have a prostate – a small gland situated just below the bladder […]
5 Minute Exercise at Work
Our increasingly sedentary lifestyle is wreaking havoc on our fitness. But your desk job needn’t stop you from working out. Exercise is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle and even a brief workout can reap benefits. Cardio activities like step aerobics and Jumping Jacks improve cognitive function and protect your brain from aging. Step […]
Back Pain and How To Manage It
Chronic back pain can severely affect your life – from limiting mobility to damaging your mood and in some cases causing depression. Causes of back pain There are many potential causes of back pain, including: An accident Surgery A slipped or herniated disc Pulled muscles Nerve damage Bad posture Disc degeneration Degenerative arthritis Fractures […]