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 touching animals. But throughout our day, there is one […]
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 normal, everyday things. These exercises are not just great for […]
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 nine hours of sleep a night to be fully […]
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 damage, a disability, or can even lead to death. The […]
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 all the questions you need to know the answers to […]