4 Tips on Understanding How Much Exercise Is Enough?

4 Tips on Understanding How Much Exercise Is Enough By Stephanie Harris | Health Scientist It can be confusing when working out how much exercise is enough in order to maintain a healthy and active life. Here we discuss some of the factors that you should consider when deciding what your weekly gym schedule should […]

Mental Health and Exercise

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Mental Health and Exercise Mindful Exercise Exercise doesn’t just improve your physical appearance, but it has a profound impact on your mental state. Exercise can improve our overall mood, energy levels, memory, and sleep. More recent research shows the proven natural benefits it can have in low-moderate levels of depression, anxiety, and ADHD. What happens […]

7 Foods to Boost your Immunity this Winter

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By Stephanie Harris Winter has hit, and every second man and his dog have started coughing all over the place! So, what can you do to give your immune system the best possible chance at staying healthy during these cooler months? Read on to find out… Citrus fruits We’ve all heard it before – vitamin […]

A Good News Story On Osteoporosis Prevention

A 55Plus Success Story! I am proud to share with you an email I recently received from an excited 55 Plus subscriber. This lady (let’s call her Jill) is 67 years of age and has been diligently following the 55 Plus exercise videos since we launched in 2018. Prior to this Jill had a below-average […]

Are You at Risk of Osteoarthritis?

A guest post from Nick Torrance @ Balance in Motion Physiotherapy Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of lack of exercise in people over the age of 65. It is a random lifelong joint disease that often begins with no real rhyme or reason. Did you know that Osteoarthritis is more common than high blood pressure […]

3 areas to be consistent in for best health

We all know that without a consistent batter we won’t be able to bake a deliciously light, fluffy, and moist cake… Or if our cement isn’t consistent we’ll find ourselves with a lumpy driveway, or uneven tiling… But did you know we need to try to be consistent in different aspects of life to truly […]

The Importance of Hydration: How Much Water is Enough?

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The Importance of Hydration: How Much Water is Enough? It’s important to know about the importance of hydration and how much water is enough, especially as we start to increase our level of physical activity. When our body’s demand for adequate hydration increases, it is important to understand why and what we can do about […]