The Times this weekend ran the headline ‘Research now shows that brain supplements don’t prevent dementia’. Omega 3 fish oil, B vitamins (or any other vitamins), selenium (or any other…
Our Guest blog this week is by Fiona Morgan, Woman's Health Physiotherapist, MCSP, HCPC. Fiona from Clifton Physiotherapy is originally from South Africa and has been working in the area of women's…
We know that many of you are managing arthritis. Indeed it was autoimmune arthritis that helped lead Vicky to discover Nordic walking and set up Bristol Nordic Walking in the…
I have written many blogs about the benefits of exercise for health. But as we all know, exercise is only one of the cornerstones. My missive a couple of weeks…
Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our life yet not only is it elusive for many of us, it is often positively neglected. In 1942, less than…
Muscle strength, bone health and balance are as important for our overall health as aerobic activities that strengthen our heart and lungs. So says a report published last week by…
Those of you who’ve been reading my blogs for a while know that I frequently write about the latest research and public policy documents on walking and health. There have…
Next week we are introducing our new focus area: brains and balance. It is all thanks to my physio friend Susie Brown. As those of you who walk regularly with us…
I was reflecting the other day on how important balance is in our lives. Work/life balance, financial balance, nutritional balance – they are all things we spend much of our…
Whilst many of us have been preparing for our South Wales Three Peaks club challenge next week, a recent spate of reports has been extolling the benefits of a ‘new’…
