Major Motorway Closed After Cooking Oil Spill
Major motorway closed after cooking oil spill Authorities have closed a major motorway following a cooking oil spill, causing significant disruptions to traffic. The incident has led to a search for a missing 15-year-old and the naming of a suspect…
Wellness Trends for 2024
As 2023 came to a close, you couldn’t scroll through Instagram or TikTok without seeing one (or 10, for that matter) “ins” and “outs” list for 2024, and I loved it. To me, the idea of these lists is not…
10-Minute Exercise Routine to Lose Belly Fat
Are you struggling to find time to exercise but still want to lose belly fat? We have the perfect solution for you – a 10-minute exercise routine that targets your abdominal muscles and helps you shed that stubborn belly fat….
Regular Exercise Linked to Larger Brain Volume, Study Finds
Exercise has long been known to have numerous benefits for physical health, but a recent study suggests that it also plays a crucial role in maintaining brain health. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, analyzed brain scans…
Benefits of Walking During Pregnancy
Walking during pregnancy can bring about a myriad of benefits for expecting mothers. Not only does it help decrease the risk of complications, but it also contributes to the overall health of pregnant women. Shazia Shadab, Lead Physiotherapist at Cloudnine…
Challenges and Recommendations for Exercising During Pregnancy
Exercising during pregnancy has many benefits, but unfortunately, not many women do it. Less than 30% of pregnant women worldwide meet physical activity recommendations, while in developed countries, 45% to 55% of those who aren’t pregnant exercise regularly. Physical exercise…
Exercise Boosts Learning and Motor Memory
Exercise Boosts Learning and Motor Memory Physical activity has been found to enhance the ability to learn and remember motor skills, according to a recent study. The research, which involved 67 young men, explored the impact of exercise before and…
The Importance of Strength Training for Long-Term Health
Strength training, whether performed with weights, bands, machines or your own body weight, is important for your long-term health. Also known as resistance training, it increases muscular strength, endurance and bone density. These exercises also decrease the risk of falls…
93-Year-Old Irish Man Found to Have Aerobic ‘Engine’ of a 30- or 40-Year-Old
A 93-year-old Irish man has baffled scientists seeking the secrets of ageing well. Richard Morgan, from Douglas, Co Cork, was found to have the aerobic ‘engine’ of a healthy 30- or 40-year-old. Mr Morgan is the subject of a new…
The Benefits of Adding Breath Work to Your Walking Routine
Walking is a simple yet powerful activity that brings a myriad of physical and mental benefits, which is why people often make it their routine. Although it is one of the most accessible exercises, if you consider incorporating breath work…