Making some small tweaks and following some simple advice will help you get to a healthier and happier you. WATCH YOUR WAISTLINE: Measure your height, then measure your waist. Measure around your tummy button – and don’t cheat by breathing in lol! Your waist should be no more than half the length of your height. This is important because we know that tummy fat surrounds your organs and secretes hormones, which increases your risk of metabolic syndrome, insulin problems, blood pressure, cholesterol problems and heart disease. In studies, people with the biggest waistlines died 17 years earlier than average. If

It’s that time of year when viral bugs are doing the rounds and many of us are feeling under the weather. Colds and Sore throats are common and not usually serious. Most people will have at least two or three during the winter season. Children and teenagers are more likely to get sore throats than adults. Most colds and sore throats will clear up by themselves in under a week. Unfortunately approximately 90% of sore throats are viral in origin and so antibiotics are not effective in treating them. Many colds and sore throats can linger for 2 weeks or more and

It's that time of year again and we are gearing up to bring you some great advice on getting you and your kids back into school mode! SLEEP Parents should try to ensure their child gets sufficient sleep, usually eight hours for a growing child and even more for a teen. Try to transition kids into a consistent school-night routine a few weeks before school starts. Cutting back on computer games and tv before bed and encouraging reading or playing quiet games will help your child with this transition. GOOD NUTRITION Studies show that children who eat a nutritious breakfast are more

Wondering what your blood pressure is? High blood pressure can be a silent disease i.e. you can have no symptoms even if you have high blood pressure. If left untreated, high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, vascular disease and kidney failure. The only way of knowing if there is a problem is to have your blood pressure measured. Early detection of high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat means you can be treated and prevent stroke or heart attack. All adults should have their blood pressure checked at least every five years. We have