Watching a close relative develop her motherhood skills over the last year has been an privilege and an absolute eye opener. The well trodden ways of yesteryear are of course well out of date and have been turned on their heads. When it was our turn, babies were never to be left on their back … Read more
It can be difficut to know what is important and what is selling stuff when we get submerged with healthy lifestyle information whenever we watch commercial tv or use social media. There are hundreds of companies out there all selling supplements and ‘health products’ and it can be really confusing for the average consumer. The … Read more
There is definitely a need for the older person to make more effort with their health. it is so easy for us to sit here thinking we can’t move or walk because of this ailment or that, it does tend to show when you are faced with a room full of older folk. The frightening … Read more
If you suffer from any kind of arthritis, it can be depressing at times – it’s hard to get to grips with the need for every day motion and exercise. There are thousands of seniors these days who insist they can’t do exercise because their knees hurt or their hip aches. The number who suffer … Read more
We are bombarded by adverts for healthy foods, lifestyle enhancing quick dodges to lose weight or get fit. The sheer number of these is absolutely mind boggling. Artificial inteligence has much to contribute to our lifestyles, that is true, but one serioiusly negative aspect is the contstant barrage of the enhanced adverts with the droning … Read more
Think you’re too old to start surfing? This 47-year-old accountant from Birmingham just proved age is nothing but a number on Newquay’s waves. Sarah Jenkins had never set foot on a surfboard before her 47th birthday. Six months later, she’s planning her third surf trip to Cornwall and can’t stop talking about her weekly sessions … Read more
When it comes to the smooth and efficient operation of exercise machines, the role of taper rollers cannot be understated. Taper roller bearings are precision-engineered components designed to support both radial (sideways) and axial (end-to-end) loads. Their unique construction uses conical rollers mounted between angled inner and outer surfaces—known as raceways. This design means the rollers, … Read more
Advancements in gym technology have transformed the way we exercise, and at the heart of many smart machines are pressure sensors. These tiny yet powerful components are now essential in fitness equipment, playing a vital role in providing more accurate data, personalised feedback and enhanced safety for users. The Role of Pressure Sensors in Modern … Read more
The big quetion for so many of us in our middle era, between toddlerhood and being ancient . . . . is how to maintain our health whilst still enjoying life to the full. However it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom, missing out on fun activities or having just plain and boring … Read more
It matters not how often one goes off to the gym or how much one does when there, if the amount of food eaten contains a high calorific and carbohydtrate content, then the amount of calories taken in will be far in excess of the calories burned by exercise and the excess is stored in … Read more