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There are some fitness crazes that come and go (50 Shapes of Gray, anyone?), but some fitness trends are so cool they end up revolutionising the world of keeping fit.  Whether you’re looking for motivation to start a new regime or you simply want to freshen up your ...

So, you’ve made the resolutions, you’re determined that this is your year, now it’s time to crack on and smash your fitness goals. 

We all have our own preferences when it comes to falling asleep. But did you know that keeping cool while you sleep is actually beneficial for your health? Studies have shown that keeping the brain and body cool when trying to catch some zzz’s will not only help battle.

We all know that some people need more sleep than others but did you know that it isn’t because some of us are lazy…  It can actually be down to your DNA!

Ever wondered why you roam the house in the middle of the night while you’re sound asleep?   Or do you know someone who does? 

Everyone knows that a lack of sleep can make you feel grumpy and tired, but did you know that it can also have a serious impact on other aspects of your health? We take a look at some of the implications of sleep deprivation;

If you have been having trouble sleeping lately, it could be a result of a decrease in the production of melatonin. Melatonin is a sleep hormone, produced when the body senses that it is getting dark outside. As it gets later, the body starts to increase melatonin levels un...

Drifting off to sleep is impossible if you suffer from nighttime cramps. As you are peacefully settling in for a night of slumber, muscles in the feet or legs suddenly contract, causing intense pain which can last for several minutes. 

In 2003, Professor Chris Idzikowski of the UK Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service conducted a study of 1,000 people to determine the positions that people prefer to sleep in. The results showed that over 50% of people prefer to sleep on their sides, with 13% sleeping on t...

There’s no doubt that all of us will have been nagged to “stand up straight” at some point or another! But it turns out that keeping a good posture is not just to keep your nan happy.