By Jeanann Doyle Let’s take some time out of our busy lives to talk about our digestive health. Did you know that we have a trillion good bacteria in our gut continuously working to keep our digestive system functioning properly and healthy every day? Yes, that’s right;...
By Hannah Buckland, Healthy Hearts Care Planner One of the most frequent questions we get asked at Healthy Hearts is: “Are nuts good for you?” There appears to be a lot of confusion around whether nuts should or should not be included in a heart healthy...
By Harriet Renkin Life has become incredibly stressful, uncertain and challenging for us all because of COVID-19. Defined as a feeling of emotional strain and pressure, stress can occur acutely and chronically in individuals. We can experience stress in different areas of our life including, financial,...
By Jeanann Doyle and Shirin Ahmad The gyms are back! Are you as excited as we are? Although it’s great news that our gyms are deemed safe enough to return to after the risks of Covid-19, going back can feel overwhelming. Here are some tips to...
By Hannah Buckland, Healthy Hearts Care Planner There is often a perception that eating well is expensive, which can be a huge barrier for people to pursue a healthy diet. However, healthy eating does not have to cost more. In this article, we provide some top...
By Marc Gatford, Stop Smoking Advisor “Will I put on weight if I give up smoking?” is a common question raised by clients entering Kick-It's stop smoking service. If, like many of our clients, you’re concerned about adding to your waistline after you’ve given up smoking,...