Losing sleep for one or two nights may not seem like the biggest deal in hindsight. In this day and age, we all just get on with or without it. We push through long working days despite feeling tired go through the motions in the gym without really engaging mentally. We turn to the sugary…

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the number one killer, globally, according to the World Health Organisation. It causes around 17.9 million deaths each year – that’s a staggering 32% of all deaths worldwide (i). The majority of these deaths are triggered by risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes, which can…

Struggling to enjoy sex like you used to? Bedroom-related issues are a growing problem (no pun intended). Up to 43% of women and 31% of men report that they experience reduced sexual desire, premature ejaculation, or painful sex. While intimate problems are often taboo and a source of embarrassment, they are no laughing measure, affecting…

World-leading fitness expert Nick Mitchell, who is the Founder and CEO of Ultimate Performance, shares his thoughts on childhood obesity... "The world we live in now has created a perfect storm for this childhood obesity crisis. It’s an overabundance of cheap rubbish food, combined with the fact that kids don’t play out anymore. When I…

Would you know what any of the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction are? Do you know what can cause the most common thyroid problems? What actions can you take to help improve your thyroid health naturally? Don’t worry if you don’t know the answer to any of these questions. We have looked at the 11 most…

The thyroid gland and its hormones play a fundamental role in regulating our metabolism and other vital physiological processes. But the stressors of modern life mean that thyroid dysfunctions like Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease have become more common. Psychological stress, harsh dieting, sleep loss, and other factors, all have a significant negative impact on thyroid…