There’s an ominous sound to the word “hypertension”, the proper name for high blood pressure. High blood pressure in its own right, however, rarely has any symptoms. It’s more of a concern because of what it could lead to later. High blood pressure is something that might come up in a regular medical checkup or […]
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Ethical consumption is becoming more and more of a priority for many people, and one way that is expressed is through the increasing popularity of organic food. Organic food is supposed to promote sustainable farming techniques and increase biodiversity. There are also claims that it’s healthier. So just how true are all the supposed benefits
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There are two things that always appear in any piece of health advice. Whatever else you might do, you need to exercise regularly, and you need to eat right. Nutrition is one of the most important aspects of healthy living, but it can also be one of the most confusing. The more you read, the
We all know we need to exercise. There’s no piece of health advice that doesn’t come with some variation of “but there’s no substitute for eating well and exercising regularly.” That doesn’t make it easy, especially when there’s an infinite number of ways to do it and there’s not always a clear explanation of which
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When people talk about exercise, they often mean high-impact cardio workouts or gym sessions that focus on lifting bigger and bigger weights. Strength, speed and endurance may get more attention than flexibility, but without flexibility, you won’t have any of those other things. Flexibility is about the range of motion in your joints and your
