Health and Nutrition

It's that time of the year again when we promise ourselves we will lose weight and get fit! And although we know diet and exercise has a positive effect on our mood, health and overall well being and purportedly increase our life span, we still fail to take charge and commit. Changing behavior is difficult! Why not start by reading this months feature article Men and Their Health, a must read for women too, it talks about getting the help you need to make good choices for a healthy lifestyle.

Do you find the busier you are the less you sleep? Getting enough sleep sounds easy but during different times of our lives, every day stress can negatively impact our sleep patterns. In the article Getting a Good Night's Sleep we present practical ideas on establishing a bedtime routine, taking a nap and how to stay asleep.

Each person's 'ideal' weight varies, depending on size, age, physical condition and physical activity. Yet what is the one constant nutritional factor that researchers agree upon? The answer - a healthy diet should emphasize certain similar food groups. To find what they are, read Health and Nutrition for Adults.

Most of us feel 'yuk' when we are over weight. Our clothes are tight and the thought of eating just healthy food sounds boring. Well choosing good nutrition shouldn't be boring, chore but pure pleasure! Losing weight can be as easy as introducing a little more exercise and reducing the size of the portions you eat. In the article Overweight, simple changes can make a difference.

How many times have you said 'this month I'm going to get fit'. It seems the busier we get, the harder it is to find time to 'workout'. In the article Fitness and Work simple suggestions are given on ways to take the fitness opportunities presented each day to increase your heart rate and build your muscles.

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