Did you know that if you sit on your couch or in an office chair for more than six hours every day, your risk of heart disease is 64% higher than for those who walk around during the day? You’re also losing seven years of quality life, and you’re more likely to get some types of cancer. These days, a large percentage of the workforce are spending every day sitting at their office desks. And it turns out that in order to avoid an early death, we would need to exercise for an hour every single day (not many people have time for that). Furniture at Work has kickstarted a social media campaign to draw attention to the perils of sitting down all day, and to teach people how to combat the effect on our joints and muscles. Many people will notice that they have sore necks and backs, weak…

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Like most industries today, the eye care industry has gone hi-tech, with lots of new innovations in diagnosing problems, correcting vision and getting eyes working at their best coming to the fore. There have been advances in surgery, the design of glasses and the manufacture of contact lenses too. Such innovation can be make it easy to forget the many hurdles optometry has overcome to become what it is today. If you go through the history of eye care, you will find that humans have used optical lenses a very long time; while there is still some debate on where the first optics originated, records show that eye lenses were used for decoration as long ago as the 14th century. By the 18th century, eye glasses and optics were widely used to correct poor vision. In spite of this, glasses did not become mainstream until the 19th century and, even…

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Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic health condition can have a huge impact on your life. You might be worried that it will limit you, or it could have already affected you in several ways. Many people can feel like their chronic condition starts to rule their life. You might not be able to get complete control over your condition. However, you can try to make managing it a part of your usual routine, instead of something that dictates your day. Depending on the severity of your condition, you could live your life just as you did before. Have a look at this advice to discover how you can make it more manageable. Get a Treatment Plan in Place The first thing you need to do when you receive a diagnosis is to get a treatment plan. You need to work with your medical team to figure out how to…

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When it comes to your health, it’s crucial that you take care of yourself. A mistake many of us make when it comes to keeping ourselves in good shape is not taking our health seriously enough. Being healthy – both mentally and physically, isn’t just about what you eat and how often you exercise, it’s a lot more complex than that. It’s about how you feel in yourself, physically and mentally. Below are some telltale signs that you’re not taking care of yourself properly. As well as a few suggestions for giving yourself the boost that you need and getting your health back on track. You’re often tired. You spend your days feeling lethargic and lacking energy. This impacts your work life and social life and is causing all sorts of other problems for you. If you’re feeling exhausted all of the time, it may just be that you’re not…

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No-one sets out with the intention of developing an addiction. But it happens all the time and before you know it, an innocent habit can turn into something that you rely on just to get through the day. Most of us have addictions in some form or another- coffee, shopping, sugar, most of the time we’re not even aware we’re addicted. It comes in many forms, but more harmful addictions can seriously destroy a person’s life. Here are some of the ways addiction can be damaging, and why it’s so important to beat. Physical Health In the case of a substance addiction, your physical health will suffer enormously. These kinds of dangerous chemicals (which include alcohol) can lead to hormonal changes, organ damage, high blood pressure and cause destruction to just about every part of your body over time. It can weaken the immune system meaning you get ill more…

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It’s so important that you go to the doctor when you aren’t feeling well. It’s best to rule out anything more serious, and they will be able to treat any injury or illness that you are suffering from. However, a lot of people feel nervous about heading to the doctors and finding out what they are facing. Here are some simple steps to ensure going to the doctor runs smoothly. Write down everything that has been occurring One simple step to ensure going to the doctor runs smoothly is you should write down everything that has been occurring. It’s easy to feel nervous when you get into the GP’s office and forget what you was going to say. People often feel embarrassed and don’t want to be honest about what’s wrong. If you write down everything you need to talk about, it will jog your memory and remind you what…

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As we start to age, it seems we should be more concerned with our health. However, life in our thirties and forties is simply too busy to sit and ponder the long-term future. We work hard and often play hard too. So when is a good time to take stock and consider the effects of life on our bodies and minds? It’s never too early to make minor adjustments to your lifestyle to ensure good health for the rest of your life. You only get one heart after all. It will beat continually until the very end. How can you take better care of it? Like any muscle, it will need to be given a daily workout, and it will need to rest as well. Exercise and relaxation are perhaps the most important things you can add to your busy lifestyle to ensure a healthy heart. Trying to squeeze exercise…

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Hospitals are supposed to be places where we can relax, safe in the knowledge that we under the care of medical experts. However, many people fear hospitals and are so anxious about them that they will avoid them as much as possible. Clearly, this is not ideal. So, if you, or anyone you know, suffers from hospital anxiety, read on. We’re going to share some great tips with you which should help ease your concerns. Let’s get started with some of the basics. Why are people afraid of hospitals? There are several reasons why people suffer from hospital anxiety – or nosocomephobia. They can be intimidating and scary places, of course, and there is never a 100% guarantee that you will come out. That might sound a little over the top – but it’s exactly what some people feel before their admission. There is something about the sterile and clinical…

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Addiction is an ailment that you see other people deal with, but that you never think will happen. However, it is possible to develop an addiction regardless of your circumstances. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but an addiction can happen to everyone. And, it can take a variety of different forms. You don’t just have to abuse alcohol or drugs to be an addict like most believe. If you ever need help getting over your addiction, here is some helpful advice. Make A Change Nothing is going to change unless you decide to make a change for the better. If you carry on down the same path, you will continue abusing whatever substance you abuse at the minute. The first step is to accept that you have a problem, and the next step is to make a change. You don’t have to put the plan into practice…

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At some point in our lives, most of us suffer from joint pain. There could be any number of underlying causes. Until we start to age, unless something goes wrong, we rarely have cause to think about our joints and bones. Our skeleton supports us our whole life, and we tend to take it for granted. If you have a problem with your joints, no matter what your age, always seek medical advice. Don’t suffer in silence. There is a range of treatments available to you from simple procedures to full knee replacement or hip replacement surgery, etc. Your doctor can advise. Like all parts of our bodies, bones and joints need some care and attention. As we get older, our bone density decreases, which could be the cause of many health issues. But there are ways we can strengthen our bones and remain in optimum health for as long…

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