"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters" is a quote that is frequently used by motivational speakers and life coaches. It's easy to say these words. It's much harder to put it into practice. It's even more remarkable when a series of misfortunes besets an individual and they have the strength of character and resilience to keep on going and defy … [Read more...] about Inspirational True Life Transformation Story of Pauline Harley
Nutrition
Preserve Youth: Look After Your Muscles
World experts advise that consuming adequate amounts of good quality proteins across the day, such as those found in dairy products, can help to preserve muscles into old age. “Timing and type of protein are key”, says Dr. Lex Verdijk, from Maastricht University, who recently spoke at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculskeletal Diseases, in Malaga, … [Read more...] about Preserve Youth: Look After Your Muscles
Kids Missing Out On Benefits Of Bedtime Stories – Equazen Survey Explores Books And Behaviour
Once upon a time there was a survey which explored the reading habits, education and lifestyle of the nation’s children — and it revealed some curious conundrums. The poll of parents with children aged four to 16 commissioned by the brain health experts at Equazen manufacturers of the evidence-based omega supplements for all ages, found that a third worried about their … [Read more...] about Kids Missing Out On Benefits Of Bedtime Stories – Equazen Survey Explores Books And Behaviour
Over Half Of Irish People Try And Fail Healthy Eating Plans Each January
Over half (53%) of Irish people confess to having both tried and failed healthy eating plans time and again at the beginning of each year, according to new research from Bord Bia's Potatoes: More Than A Bit On The Side (www.potato.ie) campaign, with 57% of people putting pressure on themselves to battle the bulge left by Christmas calories – setting unrealistic goals that they … [Read more...] about Over Half Of Irish People Try And Fail Healthy Eating Plans Each January
Nutrition received during first trimester of pregnancy pinpointed as critically important for long-term health
- First trimester of pregnancy pinpointed as the most sensitive to environmental exposures such as excess maternal weight gain and poor nutrient intake leading to permanent health effects on the offspring – Dr Emily Oken, Associate Professor in the Department of Population Medicine at Harvard Medical School - Need for better support and awareness for … [Read more...] about Nutrition received during first trimester of pregnancy pinpointed as critically important for long-term health