Health Plus

When Sarah Outen passes under Tower Bridge in her kayak in the autumn of next year it will mark the culmination of a ground-breaking two-and-a-half year expedition that will have seen the young British.. Continue Reading

Diabetes is a growing epidemic in the UK, not only for men, but women as well. One of the most common and growing types of diabetes is Type 2, which is mostly affected by.. Continue Reading

Adequate nutrition is the single most important physical factor in determining the outcome of pregnancy ASK any builder: Would you use inferior materials, having less than you need, to construct a quality home? The.. Continue Reading

As someone who’s been into competitive sport since the age of 10, I’ve met some pretty fit people in my time. But, when it comes to all-round body fitness, there can’t be many people.. Continue Reading

Activities such as swimming, walking, yoga and Pilates, and low-impact aerobics are good choices. Pregnancy is not the right time to start any new intensive exercise, but it is safe to continue with most.. Continue Reading

Let’s make no bones about it: I’m a runner. Running is a great sport. There’s nothing like putting your trainers on and getting out into the fresh air to banish your worries and leave.. Continue Reading

“Yoga is for everyone; don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.” So says Sandra Heider, owner of The Equilibrium Yoga and Well-Being Centre, the only dedicated yoga centre in Peterborough. And she’s absolutely right:.. Continue Reading

Although thoroughly rewarding, running a half marathon is no easy feat. The body deserves respect for putting itself under intense stress as we pound the streets of Peterborough for a heart-thumping 13 miles, and.. Continue Reading

Baby Tamsin sounds happy. She gurgles and chuckles merrily to herself as her mummy gently rubs her tummy, oblivious to anything around her except the soothing hands on her skin. Welcome to the world.. Continue Reading

Modern footwear, particularly sports-specific shoes, has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. Developments in manufacturing techniques and advances in materials have created a wide range of sophisticated products. It’s something that David and.. Continue Reading