Category: Health & Fittnes

Eleven signs you’re suffering from stress

Brings on headaches If you have any vulnerability such as being prone to getting headaches or migraines, this is going to flare up. Also, inflammation is a key component of migraines, Donnai adds: “Any inflammatory reaction in our system is normally well controlled, until we get stressed.” Plus, headaches can be caused by stress-induced muscular tension in our neck. The fixed Try relaxation exercises, or unwind with yoga or Pilates. On the whole, simple pain killers that you can buy over the counter, such as ibuprofen, paracetamol and aspirin, will usually work to resolve a tension headache within 20 minutes.…Continue Reading

Top 5 Smartwatches For Health And Fitness Tracking In 2023

A smartwatch is more than just a timepiece – it can also keep track of your health and fitness. These digital fitness companions come with different features, but what’s important is that they are durable, and are able to provide holistic tracking for your health and fitness needs. Here are the top smartwatches to buy in 2023 if you’re looking to keep your health and fitness in top condition. Apple Watch Ultra (S$1,169) The Apple Watch Ultra is everything an Apple Watch Series 8 can do plus a little bit more grit. You can dive deeper, run longer distances, and…Continue Reading

Sporting skills showcased as popular park event brings town together

High flyers Gymnasts Maisy and Stephanie demonstrate their skills at the West Wilts Gymnastics club demonstrations (Image: Trevor Porter) The Peoples Park was buzzing with activity as Active Trowbridge hosted its annual free festival. Organizers hailed it a success as large crowds enjoyed the sports and activities on offer despite the threat of thunderstorms and heavy rain. Hayley Bell, head of leisure and information services at Trowbridge Town Council, said: ”The Active Festival is an annual free outdoor community sports event, showcasing sports and activities available in and around the Trowbridge community. “To see the community come together again after…Continue Reading

Health and fitness tips and tricks

Image: Pexels WE’RE constantly bombarded with health and fitness information — eat this not that; stop eating what you thought was healthy; include more of this and that in your diet — so much so that the fitness journey can get overwhelming, especially when we don’t see results or when we get sick anyway, even after doing everything experts say. Sometimes the experts are the people we know though — those we can relate to more, who are in our specific situation, facing our specific challenges. Here are some health and fitness tips and tricks that have worked for them.…Continue Reading

Volunteers wanted to run Park Active fitness sessions

Lr – Ila Patel, park active participant, Councillor Ian Bevan and Penny Ladd, park active volunteer (Image: Dudley Council) HEALTH champions are wanted to help coaches free Park Active fitness sessions in parks across the Dudley borough. Dudley Council launched Park Active more than four years ago to encourage people to get active for free in their local park. Sessions, led by volunteers, are suitable for all ages and fitness levels and are family friendly. Since launching, more than 3,000 people have participated in a session and more than 30 people have volunteered to run them. The next round of…Continue Reading

Watermelon Improves Kidney Health; Here Are Other Benefits Of This Fruit, Health & Fitness News

Watermelon Improves Kidney Health; Here Are Other Benefits Of This Fruit (Image credit – Freepik) Watermelon comes to the rescue during the summer season due to its high water content. People mostly consume it during the hotter season because it keeps the body hydrated and also makes you feel fresh. Well, watermelon is not only just good in taste but also very healthy. An Ayurvedic expert took to her social media and talked about the benefits of this fruit. Watermelon Benefits Improves kidney health Maintains blood sugar levels Reduces blood pressure Boosts immune system Strengthens muscles and bones Keeps liver…Continue Reading

Google Pixel Watch just got huge health and fitness upgrades to challenge Apple Watch

The Google Pixel Watch just became a more competitive health and fitness tracker. In Google’s latest Pixel feature drop rolling out today (June 13), the company’s smartwatch gains more advanced wellness features including blood oxygen (SpO2) tracking, heart rate alerts and auto-pause for workouts. While Fitbit has already advanced a well-rounded Google Pixel Watch fitness tracking experience, the device lacks some of the key features you’d find in many of the best smartwatches. Between an inactive blood oxygen sensor and limited heart rate sensor functionality, we expected these kinds of updates for the Pixel Watch to arrive eventually. When I…Continue Reading

Tee up for National Family Health & Fitness Day June 10

Golf is a great way to practice family health and fitness, but it can be intimidating if you’ve never played before. Saturday, June 10 is National Family Health and Fitness Day. Exercise is an important family activity, but it can be a challenge to find something everyone will enjoy. Not every family member loves going for a run, doing yoga or hitting the basketball court and not every activity is ideal for larger groups or families with a wide age range. However, there is one activity that checks all the boxes – golf! From 5 to 95, golfers of all…Continue Reading