Sea-swimming on the Dorset coast is more popular than ever (even before the sun came out!), but why has it become so popular? What does swimming do for my health? Swimming is an excellent mode of cardiovascular conditioning, it also increases muscle strength and tone and improves stamina. Regular swimming,
The consumption of coffee goes back centuries and today coffee is one of our most consumed drinks. Is coffee good for me? Research suggests that, as well as an energy boost, there may be several health benefits to drinking coffee. However, there’s always controversy where health benefits are concerned, and
The UK population is becoming increasingly older. As we age our muscles weaken, activity levels generally decline, allowing our muscles to weaken further, affecting mobility and balance. Older people are therefore prone to falls, which are the most common cause of accidental injury in older people and the most common
Typical healthy body fat content for women is 18%-25% compared to 10%-15% for men. Women typically store fat in their thighs, hips, and limbs as peripheral fat, and beneath the skin – subcutaneous fat. Men tend to store more body fat in the upper body and within the body cavity