Thanks to incredible developments in the world of medical diagnostics, it is now far quicker and easier to identify and treat problems such as sports and other injuries. +
Category Archives: Health
3 Health Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore
Neglecting your health is a big no-no. When it comes to your wellbeing, there isn’t anything that should be ignored. In this blog, we take a look at three problems that you simply can’t afford to overlook and the simple steps you can take to overcome them. +
Can Limb Lengthening Improve Sports Performance?
The Guardian recently reported that limb lengthening surgery is becoming a hugely popular practice in India, but that many of the surgeries were unregulated and risky. Limb lengthening, which most often means leg lengthening but can also include arms, is a more common practice than you might realise in Europe and the UK. +
Get Moving in Movember
If you’ve followed my fitness journey for a while you’ll know I’ve done my bit for charity. Movember used to be about growing a moustache but as it would take me about three months to grow one, this was off the agenda! From the team that brought back the moustache, MOVE is a new way to fundraise for men’s health. +
Sleep It Off!
I’ve just blasted out a 5k run this morning in a gale force winds! This week is pretty full on with weight training three times over Monday, Wednesday and Friday and two more 5k runs thrown in. +
Don’t Forget The Clocks!
October is the time of year, when the clocks change and the amount of available light is reduced. This can have an impact on training schedules, with routes and routines being tweaked to take advantage of lighting. While these changes are taken in their stride by experienced fitness folk, one element that can be harder to amend, is your sleep cycle. +
Is Your Health Affecting Your Love Life?
Everyone knows that staying fit and healthy can help you to live longer and enjoy an active lifestyle with your family. However, did you know that your love life can be affected by your health too? Here we’ll take a look two sexual issues that men can experience and the health problems that can cause them. +
Ask Dr Wayne
I recently came across an interesting article on MSN, which talked about unhealthy TV characters and the real life example their lifestyle habits set for us. What I found most striking about the list was how prominently it was populated by men. Of the 11 characters presented, ten were male; and of these, the majority were aged around 35 to 40. +
Keep On Running: Ensuring A Fast Finish To Your Race
Running is hard. Finishing a run or race faster than you started feels nigh on impossible when you’ve used up almost all of your energy. +
Common Accidents & Caring For Your Injuries
Accidents can be anywhere around the next corner – whether you’re out for a quick run, cycling on main roads or even just pottering around the house. It’s inevitable that, at some point, we’re going to get ourselves hurt in some shape or form, and when that happens it’s important to know how to care for your injuries to avoid any significant impact on your life or lasting damage. +