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Why is staying active this summer vitally important?

By guest editor: Keisha Coggins Keeping the body moving is vital through all seasons, however summer tends to be the time where we relax the most. Despite knowing the benefits of rest during this period, to keep off the aches … Continue reading

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The Benefits of Walking

WALKING is GOOD for the BRAIN The foot’s impact on a hard surface during walking increases the flow of blood to the brain. Steady walking of one metre a second produces pressure waves through the arteries, which “significantly increase” cerebral … Continue reading

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Do you want to know the truth… about vaccines?

It’s heart-wrenching when I hear this statistic… “This is the first generation of kids that are not expected to outlive their parents.” Despite all our medical advancements… despite all the money and all the research and all the science, incidents … Continue reading

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What to Eat for Health and Weight Loss?

October 2015 – Study highlights which fruits and vegetables can aid weight loss We often hear talk of fruit and vegetables being good for us, to stay slim and healthy, but does it matter which we choose in terms of … Continue reading

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Exercise Good for People Aged 60 or Over

I know many people who exercise a lot when younger but then “hang up their (football or other exercise) boots” when they reach… 30 or 40 (or some other discrete age threshold). Only 1 in 4 people between 65 and … Continue reading

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Pilates Fitness is Holistic Fitness

Holistic Fitness I see Pilates Fitness as offering “Holistic Fitness”, meaning fitness, but fitness that is inextricably linked to a fully holistic view of how mind and body work. For me, practising Pilates has been the first step towards realising … Continue reading

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The Evolution of Medicine Summit: 8-15 Sept

37 ways that medicine will evolve! Medicine is evolving to solve the modern epidemics of chronic disease, such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and a range of autoimmune diseases. The Evolution of Medicine Summit intends to not only shine … Continue reading

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Air Pollution Linked to 7 Million Deaths in 2012 (WHO)

LONDON (Reuters) – Air pollution killed about 7 million people in 2012, making it the world’s single biggest environmental health risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.The toll, a doubling of previous estimates, means one in eight of … Continue reading

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Food Revolution Summit

  *** The Food Revolution Summit 2014 *** http://goo.gl/jynkgx Woody Harrelson and other leading food experts are giving their top insights in the Food Revolution Summit April 26-May 4. Listen for free and get empowered! http://goo.gl/jynkgx Tags: sustainability, food, policy, … Continue reading

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