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IS FRUCTOSE BAD FOR YOU? LET’S CLEAR UP THE CONFUSION
There’s a lot of confusion about sugar and whether the fructose found in fruit is bad for your health. If you had to choose between eating the natural fructose in a banana or digging into a bowl of brightly coloured cereal O’s, I’m sure you’d agree that the banana sounds like the better option!
Food has been […]
MUSCLES – WHO NEEDS THEM?
Turns out all of us do, especially from age 50 onwards! Our muscle mass is on the decline from age 35 onwards but no matter when we start resistance training, at whatever age, we can slow the decline down, build muscle, get stronger and have an easier journey through life. Muscles are now considered the organ […]
THE UNTOLD REALITIES OF SLEEP
We all know how crucial sleep is for our well-being, but do you know what happens during sleep, why we wake up and how you can have better sleep? In the past, our ancestors didn’t adhere to the modern notion of an uninterrupted 8-hour sleep block. Hunter-gatherers embraced shorter sleep blocks, waking to adapt to temperature […]
TESTOSTERONE CHECKS: UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING LOW TESTOSTERONE IN MEN
Testosterone naturally decreases with age, significantly impacting testosterone levels, especially in older men. Low testosterone can lead to conditions like Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome (TD) or Low Testosterone (Low-T), presenting symptoms such as:
- Reduced libido
- Fatigue
- Decreased muscle mass
- Irritability
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low mood
These symptoms may also occur due to factors like diabetes, obesity, medication side effects, […]
MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
November is Men’s Mental Health Month, and the most important thing to say about Men’s Mental Health is:
‘You are not stuck with the way you are currently feeling.’
Currently, 60% of my clients are men which means the awareness raised by campaigns like this one is working. Reaching out to a professional to help you change how […]
Fear Of Travelling? How to Overcome Your Fears
Do you travel well?
Taking a holiday can allow you to step off the merry-go-round of life and recharge your batteries but for anyone that dreads flying or driving it can be a very stressful time, both during and in the months leading up to the trip. Some people avoid it altogether which means miss out on […]
Emotional Eating – How Does Food Change Our Mood?
Emotional eating can happen when you experience any emotion that doesn’t feel good, such as stress, boredom, sadness or avoidance of a task. It causes you to crave foods that containing lots of sugar, fat or salt.
Why does my brain do this?
The subconscious mind will always go towards pleasure and away from pain. If a emotion […]
HOW ARE MENTAL HEALTH AND THE CHANGING SEASONS LINKED? THE CONNECTION BETWEEN S.A.D AND DEPRESSION
How are Mental Health and the Changing Seasons Linked? The Connection Between SAD and DepressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during specific seasons, most commonly in autumn and winter. It is thought to be caused by the decrease in sunlight, which can affect the body’s natural circadian […]
WINTER HEALTH TIPS – BY DR ADNAN ALI
Here are some tips for keeping healthy during the […]
WINTER HEALTH HACK! – KEEP UP YOUR VITAMIN D!
Winter Health Hack: Boost Your Vitamin D to Stay Strong, Happy, and Healthy!
Did you know that vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays a big role in our overall health and well-being? Unfortunately, during the winter months, it can be tough to get enough of this nutrient from natural sources.
THE POSTURAL PANDEMIC AND HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT
So here we are, over two years after the first lockdown was announced during the Covid-19 Pandemic and many of us are still working from home or working in the new hybrid way of a return to the office for a couple of days and the rest of the time working from our homes. […]
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NEWS & UPDATES
No more waiting for a doctor’s appointment
Our Healthality GPs provide the highest quality healthcare possible either in-person or by telephone consultation, which can be booked directly without long waiting times.
By offering […]
