One word = Oestrogen. As you enter menopause, which is on average at around 51, levels of this hormone start declining.

Top 10 health benefits of stretching

Stretching is very important for flexibility, range of motion and injury prevention. Incorporating stretching into your daily workouts is a given but including it in your day routine is just as important to health and body functioning as regular exercise. It relaxes your muscles and increases blood flow and nutrients to your cartilage and muscles.

13 reasons why sitting too much is bad for your health

Sitting all day at the office? You might want to rethink that. Long hours in the chair are bad for your health. Find out why it’s time to get up and out there.

Did you know that you can benefit a lot by walking barefoot? When your bare skin encounters the earth directly, the negative ions present in the earth can help balance the positive ions in your body and this will improve your health in many aspects. Many of us have read or heard that there are pressure points in our body. When we walk barefoot on sand or on grass, the pressure on our foot activates the acupuncture points. This in turn, energizes our body and improves our health.

6 simple habits to build stronger joints

Humans are built to move. Your body thrives when you put it through physical challenges. Using the hundreds of joints and muscles that make up your biology keeps everything running smoothly.

The stress and tension that often come with a trip can add to physical discomfort and worsen joint symptoms. But with proper planning you can reduce pain and anxiety and have a pleasant journey. Here's to your pain free journey! Look into rental car companies that...

Salvage your mattress Instead of buying a new costly mattress, try and put a 2-inch memory foam cushion over your mattress for a better nights sleep. Black out your bedroom Lights dampen your body’s secretion of melatonin, a hormone that helps you fall asleep.  There...