by Rachel Garrod | Nov 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Most of us recognise the importance of stretching our muscles, but how much do we really need to do? On the one hand, as we age, muscles, tendons and ligaments become less flexible, this can have negative impacts on our posture and balance. In extreme cases, affecting...
by Rachel Garrod | Nov 11, 2024 | Exercising
As we know diabetes is a huge problem in the UK and world-wide. There are two types of diabetes, Type 1 which is caused by a failure of the pancreas to produce insulin, no one quite knows why and Type 2 which is common in older people. Lifestyle changes are especially...
by Rachel Garrod | Nov 11, 2024 | COPD
I´ve read a couple of articles this month that have piqued my interest. The first concerns proof of something that I am sure many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other breathing problems already know. However, sometimes it´s just as...
by Rachel Garrod | Nov 11, 2024 | Exercising
We all know that exercise is good for us, people who are physically active have fewer health problems, are thinner, and have improved mood compared with sedentary individuals. Exercise provides an array of health benefits such as, reduced blood pressure and lowered...
