Book review: Immune: A journey into the system that keeps you alive – the book from Kurzgesagt
The immune system is just a true wonder of the universe and the authors at Kurzgesagt…
diabetes | general health | insulin resistance | key posts | metabolism | obesity | Physical Education | pre-diabetes | stroke
Why inactivity kills and what you can do
For decades, I have seen evidence that governments are waking up to the notion that inactivity…
activity | ageing | cancer | CHD | cholesterol | diabetes | general health | insulin resistance | obesity | Osteoporosis | Physical Education | pre-diabetes | Reviews | steps | Teacher
Book review: Physical Activity and Health (2007) Claude Bouchard, Steven Blair, William Haskell
I have read so much over the years about the dangers of sedentary behaviour, but I…
biology | cells | general health | lifestyle | steps
What is Heartburn and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease? (GORD, GERD, Acid reflux)
A friend of mine ask me about GORD and I have to admit I had no…
biology | DNA | general health | steps | Virtual body
Understand yourself for better health
I’ve always wanted to understand how the body works. The more I understand my body the…
Making colds and flu bearable
Over time I am learning that I can’t prevent colds but I can make them infinitely…
biology | general health | injury | steps
Why joints click and should you worry?
My knee has been clicking a lot recently and so to reassure myself I had a…
biology | general health | immunity | steps
Immunity
Immunity is very much a hidden super power which we only really appreciate when we get…
cells | ecosystems | general health | metabolism | obesity | steps | weight loss
Metabolism and Disease
Time is my enemy right now but I wanted to share the article how Abnormal metabolism…
cells | general health | Health Marketing | Make you strong | Physical Education | politics | steps | Well being
Why health is made at home and hospitals are for repairs
I just listened to a fascinating podcast episode called A Health-Creating Society. I’m shopping for new podcasts…
How to help natural killer cells fight cancer
This is a fascinating animation explaining natural killer cells. A crucial part of our immune system….
anxiety | balance | general health | injury | key posts | Make you strong | nerves | recover | rest | sleep | steps | Well being
Sleep: Natures fixer
Workouts are how you get strong right? Wrong!!! Yep, despite all the emphasis on lifting weights,…
biology | CHD | cholesterol | general health | nutrition
Cholesterol
Cholesterol gets a lot of bad publicity but the truth is that it is an essential…
activity | general health | hobbies | lifestyle | movement | tennis | Well being
How can Tai Chi help my daily life? Flow more, Force less
I’ve always wanted to learn about Tai Chi but never found the time. I saw a…
activity | general health | obesity | pressure | weight loss
Are home schooled children leaner than traditionally schooled kids?
I saw the article Home schooled children leaner than traditionally schooled kids and just had to share…
Take Care of Yourself Before You Take Care of Business
This is the point that I start talking about the Sell Your Soul aspect that Cell…
Get fit by doing the things you love
The point of Fit2Thrive is to make you fit enough to chase what makes you happy….
Hormesis, disease resistance, aging and activity
Hormesis. Is a term from biology describing a common relationship where a little of something is…
activity | cells | diabetes | general health | insulin resistance | key posts | movement | obesity
Managing Diabetes through Physical Activity
At university, I learnt how much exercise can do for Diabetes, particularly Type II. Since then…
Health advertising: Why does it treat us like idiots?
Watching the BBC programme the men who made us fat reminds me how the food, and…
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