Weight and COVID-19: Two public health pandemics colliding
Sep 30 2020- Fitness & Health
- Last Updated on 30 September 2020
- Monica Costa
Thanks to COVID-19 we now sit for eight hours a day versus five hours. COVID-19 has already caused devastating health troubles but it is set to have far-reaching consequences on our health for decades to come. Particularly those of us that have diabetes, are overweight, have compromised immune health or have heart health troubles, inflammatory diseases to respiratory issues like COPD etc to name but a few wellness troubles. Aside from the direct effects of COVID-19, detrimental changes to our physical and mental health thanks to the host of associated adjustments of how we now live is also impacting our wellness and habits.
Five minute chat with Jonny Wilkinson on his new approach to life
Sep 22 2020- Fitness & Health
- Last Updated on 22 September 2020
- Carolina Kon
Back in March before lockdown and the pandemic outbreak, I attended a health event including different speakers who talked about the connection between muscles and breathing. Jonny Wilkinson, a former English rugby player who played for Newcastle Falcons and Toulon and represented England and the British and Irish Lions was among the experts. He talked about his experience with listening to his body to improve his lifestyle. As a sportsman he suffered from mental illness and depression. He wished he had looked after at both his body and metal wellness when he was younger better, but along the way he has learned some very important steps to improve his mental health which he shared with us.
Women’s health: Everything you want to know about your bits
Jul 15 2020- Fitness & Health
- Last Updated on 15 July 2020
- Monica Costa
Dr Shree Datta, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in-house expert for a feminine intimate healthcare brand INTIMINA, answers the top 10 most commonly asked in-clinic questions to help address any queries on women’s health from periods and pregnancy to discharge and pubic shaving.
