I love watching TED talk videos for inspiration and positive motivation, and came across a funny but interesting video from Terry Moore on “how to tie your shoes” properly. In this video Terry mentions how he went to a shoe shop and bought some expensive shoes with round nylon laces. He then struggled to keep… Continue Reading
I know what your thinking sugar is a poison? The headline in the New York Times article I read today got the same reaction from me with its title “Is Sugar Toxic” by Gary Taubes. I must admit it was fascinating to read the article, then to read Gary’s reaction to comments on his article… Continue Reading
If your like me you probably always love those articles that look at the latest research into the health benefits of coffee or tea. Personally I’m more of a coffee drinker myself. You can see below a great information graphic on the eternal health question of “The Health Benefits of Coffee versus Tea“…. Continue Reading
Ever heard of plantar fascitiis? It is the most cause for heel pain. So what is plantar fascitiis, really what is fascia and how can you treat your plantar fascitiis. That is what todays post is about…. Continue Reading
The Four Hour Body is the new book by Tim Ferriss where he tries to get you to transform your health status by doing as little as you can to make a big change. His self-experiment studies on his own health are his inspiration for the different topics covered in his book like how to loss fat by using ice, best sleep machines, how to make muscle quickly etc…… Continue Reading
A Day In the Life of a Human Spine is a funny video that will help remind you, hopefully inspire you and help you understand that poor posture, stress not exercising on a daily basis is maybe not so good for your overall health…. Continue Reading
I recently came across this video with Dr Oz of Oprah Winfrey TV show fame talking about handbag weights on women’s health. Dr Oz quoted a survey study done by the American Chiropractic Association on the weight ladies carry in their handbags. In the UK a similar research study has been done by department store, Debenhams. See what Dr Oz says about the weight of a woman’s handbag and how she carries it can affect her back in his show “Handbag Hazards”. Also find out what the average weight of a UK woman’s handbag is and how it has changed over the years by 100%…. Continue Reading
World Health Day 2010 starts today 7 April and runs till 11 April 2010. This years World Health Day theme is “1000 cities, 1000 lives”. The aim of this year health day are to open up public spaces to health, whether it be activities in parks, town hall meetings, clean-up campaigns, or closing off portions of streets to motorized vehicles. Find out more about this current health awarness campaign…. Continue Reading
I came across a great read today on the internet about searching on the internet re-shaping our brains creating a new way we read and take in information.I recommend reading Is Google Making Us Stupid by Nicholas Carr. … Continue Reading