One Kilogram of Fat
We eat food to fuel our bodies for energy, growth and repair. However, when we regularly eat more energy than our body needs, the excess is stored inside fat cells. There are roughly 37,000 kilojoules (kJ)...
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Exercise For Your Body and Mind
We all know that exercise is good for us physically, but it can also strengthen the mind and improve our mood. Research has found that: Exercise can improve a person’s mood and mental performance....
Making the Most of Your Metabolism
The word metabolism is derived from Greek and simply means ‘change’ or ‘transformation’. Human metabolism represents the sum total of all physical and chemical changes that take place within the body; the transformation of...
Better Out Than In
A recent review carried out by a team at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry in the UK has concluded that there are benefits to mental and physical well-being from taking exercise outdoors....
High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. Each time the heart beats, it pumps out blood into the arteries. Your blood pressure is at its highest...
55 Reasons to Exercise Regularly
You’ve probably heard many times before that being active is good for you. If you are not exercising regularly, here are 55 reasons why you should. It gives you more energy. Exercise helps you...