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How to have a healthier commute
17Jan
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, mental health
A daily commute can sometimes take a toll on your physical and mental health. In this post for talkhealth, I will be sharing some helpful tips on how to have a healthier and happier commute. Be more active If your … Continue reading
This week in health – 21 December 2018
21Dec
Posted in diabetes, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, IBD, Irritable Bowel Syndrome - IBS, men's health, oral health, weight, women's health
It’s only four days until Christmas Day, but that hasn’t slowed the flow of health news. Instead, it seems to have spurred a number of health professionals to call for stronger actions to dissuade people from eating unhealthy foods. This … Continue reading
Walking with the Ramblers – the perfect way to keep fit in the great British countryside
14Dec
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, men's health, mental wellbeing, Stress management, weight, women's health
Walking in the great British countryside can be one of the most relaxing and refreshing ways anyone can spend their free time. A little gentle exercise, fresh air and – in many places, wonderful views – are all well known … Continue reading
This week in health – 9 November 2018
9Nov
Posted in diabetes, fitness & exercise, general health, men's health, parkinson's disease, prostate, women's health
Autumn has well and truly arrived here at talkhealth HQ, and the leaves are falling from the trees almost as fast as new health stories are being published in the media. While focusing on the UK, British health journalists are … Continue reading
This week in health – 12 October 2018
12Oct
Posted in addiction & misuse, fitness & exercise, general health
Friday has arrived, but the end of talkhealth’s working week has not – we’ll be working at The Sleep Show in London all weekend. But Sleep Show or no Sleep Show, we bring you another brief round-up from the world … Continue reading
This week in health – 14 September 2018
14Sep
Posted in dementia, diabetes, eating disorders, fitness & exercise, general health, heart disease, mental health, stroke, weight
You might agree that health seems to have suddenly become a more popular topic than ever in the media, with breaking news stories almost every day. Here are a few that caught our attention here at talkhealth in the past … Continue reading
Here’s what could be causing erectile dysfunction
28Aug
Posted in fertility & infertility, fitness & exercise, men's health, Online Clinics, sexual health
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is among the most taboo subjects in our society. Yet it is an incredibly common occurrence, with an estimated 50% of men between the ages of 40 and 70 suffering and 1 in 10 of all men … Continue reading
This week in health – 08/06/2018
8Jun
Posted in cancer, children's health, eczema, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, men's health, mental health, pregnancy, talkhealth, women's health
We’ve come to the end of another week and, as such, talkhealth will be looking through all the top news stories from the world of health. This week’s roundup includes new treatments and research, and overview of the summer months … Continue reading
This week in health – 11/05/2018
11May
Posted in cancer, children's health, fitness & exercise, general health, men's health, weight
Welcome to another week of talkhealth’s news round-up. This week, we will be looking at news around a new drug that could help cure male baldness, how delays in cancer treatment are having a huge impact on patients, and new … Continue reading
23Apr
Posted in 50+ & life, chiropractic, fertility & infertility, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, men's health, mental health, pain, weight, women's health
I talk rather alot about working “In”as well as” Out” in my sessions but how do you know when to work “in” and not work “out”? It’s really simple protocol but as ever you need to be accurate and … Continue reading
12Apr
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, heart disease, nutrition, stroke
Salt has been valued highly for as long as mankind can remember, to the point in which people used to use it for trading with others around the globe. Salt was a significant factor as to why early humans settled … Continue reading
Supporting your marathon running training
19Mar
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, nutrition, talkhealth, weight
Once you’ve made the decision to enter an marathon or endurance race of any kind, the same is true for all sports in general for that matter and that is don’t let all the hard work and effort be wasted … Continue reading
Pilates where did it come from? Should you be Practicing Pilates?
19Mar
Posted in 50+ & life, chiropractic, fitness & exercise, general health, men's health, weight, women's health
Where Did Pilates Come From? Should you be practicing Pilates? Joseph Pilates was initially a frail young German who took it upon himself to become a very strong, educated, healthy man. Joseph took part in wide range of sports including fencing, … Continue reading
How effective is a plant-based diet
20Feb
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, nutrition, weight
A review of the effectiveness of a plant-based diet compared to a meat-eating diet on health, performance, and weight-loss. When considering a plant-based diet, what option do you have to consider: – Vegan, complete removal of all animal products … Continue reading
Superset training – how to implement them and when is best to do so
6Feb
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, weight
I am going to give my views on how best to implement agonist-antagonist paired set training and their benefits over traditional set training based on my own experience of training myself and others as well as a recent review was … Continue reading
Beginners guide to weight loss
1Feb
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, weight
I have listed 5 methods of the many available when considering a nutrition protocol for weight loss. The fundamentals must exist when choosing your protocol but the protocol must also be fit with your lifestyle and level of engagement, choosing … Continue reading
Top 5 recovery methods for active individuals
25Jan
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, talkhealth
Here are my 5 tips to recovery for active individuals who wish to get back to the sport of training that they enjoy so much at the best level possible for them. Recovery according to sports physiology literature is a … Continue reading
How to take control of your own health
23Jan
Posted in 50+ & life, diabetes, fitness & exercise, general health, nutrition, weight
Now that it’s January everybody wants to get back to the gym and start a new diet or exercise health kick of some description whether that’s a detox protocol or simply couch to 5k. For the average person in the … Continue reading
10Jan
Posted in 50+ & life, cancer, diabetes, fitness & exercise, general health, heart disease, men's health, nutrition, weight, women's health
Since the start of January, the media has been full of weight loss plans and exercise regimes. My gym, which was quiet over Christmas, was full to the brim on Monday and I struggled to park the car at 6.30am … Continue reading
No Time for Exercise? How about 3 minutes?
9Jan
Posted in 50+ & life, chiropractic, fitness & exercise, general health, men's health, physiotherapy, weight, women's health
Are you tight for time and want to try Pilates? “I don’t have 10 minutes to myself” sound like you? To busy to book in at a club, drive to the club, and attend a class…. I know that time … Continue reading
Protein requirements for weight loss
7Nov
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, weight
My top points when looking at protein needs in general and when trying to lose weight. My top points when looking at protein needs in general and when trying to lose weight. When our aim is weight loss by default we … Continue reading
Find the Fun in Fitness for National Fitness Day 2017
25Sep
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, men's health, SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, talkhealth, weight, women's health
This week, talkhealth will be joining thousands all across the UK in supporting National Fitness Day 2017. Wednesday 27th September will see people all across the country shoving on their running shoes or slipping on their swimming costumes to have … Continue reading
11Sep
Posted in 50+ & life, arthritis, fitness & exercise, general health, pain, physiotherapy
Recent media stories, a landmark study and the Autumn/Winter TV schedules highlight the Össur Unloader’s ability to offer pain relief, improve function and maintain a healthy lifestyle Recent national news stories (London, UK – August, 2017) have drawn attention to the … Continue reading
40-60 years old not even walking for 10 minutes once a month
24Aug
Posted in 50+ & life, diabetes, fitness & exercise, general health, men's health, weight, women's health
According to a report by Public Health England (PHE), middle aged men and woman are not getting enough exercise. In fact a staggering 41% are not even managing a 10 minute brisk walk once a month! Dr Jenny Harries, Deputy … Continue reading
Let the sun shine into your life with the vital vitamin D
11Aug
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, IBD, SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, talkhealth
After I broke my shoulder in an accident three years ago, my GP suggested a DEXA scan to measure bone density for osteoporosis. I was not surprised, at the age of 70 and more than 20 years after suffering from … Continue reading
5 Hacks to Improve your Workouts
1Jun
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health
Several individual and group exercise formats are offered by fitness centers, such as those that are choreographed to music like dance and aerobics classes. Many offer boot camp, fall prevention, sculpting, kickboxing, indoor cycling, yoga, Pilates and core conditioning. Group … Continue reading
Manage your health with Patient support Programmes
16May
Posted in acne, allergy, arthritis, bladder, bowel, eating disorders, eczema, fitness & exercise, general health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome - IBS, men's health, nutrition, psoriasis, rosacea, scars, SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, talkhealth, weight, women's health
For those living with chronic health conditions, self-management is crucial for managing and controlling symptoms day to day. Protecting your own health is a responsibility that can require some help and guidance to ensure you pursue the right treatment for … Continue reading
3 Tips for Incorporating Healthy Living Into your Family’s Life
18Apr
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, weight
If you have a family, you will want to do all you can to keep them healthy. This will take the right amount of effort on your part and know-how. It’s important to understand how and why you will want … Continue reading
3Mar
Posted in dementia, fertility & infertility, fitness & exercise, women's health
There’s been quite a bit of interesting health news this week; from footballers and dementia, to artificial embryos and ovarian cancer. Blood tests and ovarian cancer – doctors have revealed that a blood test every 4 months could help women that … Continue reading
Dentists urge us to cut the cake culture in the office
4Jan
Posted in 50+ & life, fitness & exercise, general health, men's health, nutrition, weight, women's health
Yesterday, (3 January 2017), the Royal College of Surgeons, Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) issued a press release urging workers to cut the cake culture that seems to have become established in many offices up and down the country. The FDS … Continue reading
3Jan
Posted in 50+ & life, addiction & misuse, fitness & exercise, men's health, weight, women's health
We hope you’ve all had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! In the talkhealth office today, we’ve been talking about our various New Year resolutions. It’s safe to say we’ve all over-indulged this Christmas and several … Continue reading
11Nov
Posted in addiction & misuse, bladder, cancer, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, heart disease, liver disease, mental health, SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, talkhealth
Did you know that next week (14-20 November) sees the start of alcohol awareness week? An initiative run by Alcohol Concern (you know them- the founders of Dry January!) which aims to raise awareness of the risks of alcohol to … Continue reading
24May
Posted in arthritis, fitness & exercise, men's health, nutrition, talkhealth, women's health
During the month of May, people around the country have been doing their part to raise awareness and sharing their experiences for National Arthritis month. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common forms of arthritis in the … Continue reading
5 Healthy Foods That May Be Damaging For Your Teeth
6May
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, nutrition
We try to remain as fit and healthy as possible for a variety of reasons. It could be that we want to be around as long as possible to watch our loved ones grow and craft their own lives. It … Continue reading
Processed Foods: What’s OK, What to Avoid
19Feb
Posted in diabetes, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, nutrition
There’s a lot of talk about food in the media. Health experts are warning us of an imminent obesity epidemic, with numbers of Type 2 diabetes increasing rapidly. Food-related illnesses are beginning to put real pressure on the NHS. One of … Continue reading
All You Need to Know About High Cholesterol
11Jan
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, heart disease, men's health, stroke, women's health
High cholesterol is a disease that plagues worldwide