Lifestyle

We answer the 15 most common questions about blood pressure

Do you know your blood pressure and how to measure it against a blood pressure chart? Would you know if you had dangerous blood pressure levels? What changes would you make to your diet and lifestyle to bring it back down to healthy levels and avoid the risks associated with high blood pressure, such as…

27 October 20210Comments

Can You Achieve a Transformation After Cancer?

‘Once you get over the shock, the real question is this: how do you want to live whatever time you have left?’ A cancer diagnosis is a traumatic event in anyone’s life, with earth-shattering consequences for both the individual as well as their loved ones. From the obvious uncertainty about the future to simply managing…

22 October 20210Comments

How Exercise Helps Your Mental Health: Q&A with Nick Mitchell and Cath Tyldesley

When times are tough, our mental health can suffer. But there are plenty of things we can do to support good mental wellbeing. Exercise is one of them. Ultimate Performance founder Nick Mitchell talks about the benefits of a good workout and how physical health can never be divorced for mental health. Here’s what Nick said in an illuminating Q&A with actress, mother and U.P.…

12 October 20210Comments

ByNick Mitchell

13 September 20210Comments

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Strength Training

People living with rheumatoid arthritis often find it difficult to incorporate exercise into their lives, especially when it comes to strength training. The very thought of lifting something heavy is often off putting due to a fear of pain and injury. There are many barriers to strength training for rheumatoid arthritis, such as fatigue, pain,…

What are the biggest threats to our health and how do we fix them?

Key Takeaways Non-communicable diseases (NCD) like heart disease, cancer, hypertension and diabetes cause 70% of all deaths worldwide each year. One of the greatest challenges in dealing with non-communicable diseases is that they are often present without any specific or obvious symptoms. Health and wellbeing are highly multi-factored concepts that cover all aspects of our…

31 August 20210Comments

Diet, Exercise, Sleep – The Trifecta That Affects Your Mental Wellbeing

When it comes to mental health and wellbeing, three key lifestyle areas are crucial: sleep, exercise and diet. Research shows that a high-quality diet, paired with regular exercise and quality sleep all help boost psychological wellbeing and reduce the risks of anxiety and depression. Any deficiencies in any or all these behaviours can negatively impact…

25 August 20210Comments

Diabetes is Not Punishment for Being Fat – True or False?

I am truly sorry to say that for many people, type 2 diabetes really is a “punishment” (more accurately a “consequence of the causes of”) for being fat. I am delighted to say that I have personally seen too many cases to count, where someone has taken charge of their lifestyle. They have dropped a…

24 August 20210Comments

ByNick Mitchell

Self-sabotage – What is it, and how do we stop it from happening?

Self-sabotage is the habit of creating self-destructive patterns that keep you from achieving your goals. If you’ve ever said to yourself “Why do I keep doing this? Why do I keep messing up?”, then read on. It could manifest itself as a lack of motivation or procrastination by putting off a task for far too long.…

6 August 20210Comments

ByElliott Upton

Can you lose weight by changing your psychology with brain training apps?

Weight loss. It's as simple as calories in, calories out, right? Just diet and exercise to create the all-important calorie deficit, and you'll lose weight. Easy in theory, but much more difficult in practice. Humans are messy and complex creatures subject to myriad influences that make the weight loss process anything but straightforward. However, researchers…

12 July 20210Comments