As women, we are significantly more at risk than men of experiencing insomnia and sleep issues throughout our lives. Studies from the National Sleep Foundation show that women are not only more likely to suffer from insomnia but also more likely to experience daytime sleepiness AND find it harder to break poor sleep habits. A […]
All you want to do is unwind and drift off into a peaceful sleep, but you just can’t escape the urge to get up and… pee. Waking up to pee (medically known as nocturia) affects approximately 50% of men over the age of 45 and can have significant effects on men long-term. The most common […]
Losing that extra 3,10 or even 20 kilos of weight can be frustrating when you’re consistently putting in the hard work and not seeing any results. While maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regime is critical when it comes to the success of your weightless goals, there are other important lifestyle factors that will undoubtedly […]
In modern society, we are becoming increasingly desensitized to the feeling of stress. If you are a writer, freelancer, banker, or even a teacher, you know that tight work with deadlines, caffeine consumption, busy family schedules, being stuck in traffic and scrolling through the latest current affairs on social media, can all contribute to the […]
When you suffer from sleeplessness, everyone in your family – especially your partner – suffers alongside you. The impact of sleeplessness on relationships manifests in all aspects of family life. Firstly, your inability to fall or stay asleep can cause your partner to have difficulty sleeping simply because you are sharing the same bed. This […]
For many parents, there is no better feeling than seeing their baby in a peaceful sleep. Babies are precious, however, what most new parents come to learn very quickly is that babies have ever-changing needs and schedules. A lot of parents place importance on trying to get their baby into a routine as soon as […]
Stress – The body’s way of responding to life’s demands. While necessary for our survival, in modern times stress has become one of society’s main health challenges contributing to a raft of health conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, adrenal fatigue, hypertension, obesity, anxiety, depression and even cancer. Short term, stress is great for helping us […]
If you often lie awake wondering ‘Why can’t I sleep’, you’re not alone. Around 50% of the population struggle with sleeping issues and this number is on the rise. So why is this the case? One likely reason is the increasing dependency on technology and processed foods, along with a high-stress environment and a rush, […]
There has been an increasing amount of discussion in the health industry lately around inflammation and its role in disease, with numerous recent scientific studies showing chronic inflammation contributing to nearly every modern disease. So what causes inflammation and what can you do to avoid it? Inflammations role is to protect the body from harmful […]
Thanks to modern medicine, people are now living longer than ever before. Life longevity is one of the greatest achievements of our modern era, however, some could argue that it is the quality of life, not the length that should really matter. Creating health goals to ensure quality of life is important for all of […]