How your phone spreads bacteria
On each square centimetre of your skin there are about 1 500 bacteria. Five of the most common ways to spread germs are centred around our hands and touching. From unclean hands touching food; working with raw food, then touching other uncooked foods; shaking hands and...
Five exercises for great abs
Your body’s core consists of a group of muscles in and around the abdomen, and its key function is to stabilise the body while it moves. This is why having a strong core is so important - to keep you from getting injured while doing...
Are you just really tired or is it a sign of a larger issue?
While being tired 24/7 is a bitter part of adulthood, at what point does it indicate a more serious issue? There are many factors that affect your sleeping habits, but sometimes you’re more than fatigued. You should be aiming to get in the around seven to...
Signs of a stroke
A Stroke occurs when your brain isn’t getting the blood it needs and the blood supply to an area of the brain is cut off. The symptoms depend on the region of the brain that is affected, however a stroke can leave you with brain...
Your guide to diabetes
Diabetes, one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide continues to be a silent killer due to many of its sufferers remaining unaware that they are living with the condition. What is diabetes, who does it affect and how do you identify it? These are...