Author: Karen Johnson

Hope is a funny thing. It is what keeps us going when it seems that all might be lost and what pushes us up to our limits trying to achieve something great. Hope is what makes you go up to someone in a bar and say hi despite your stomach doing backflips and it is what gives you the nerve to go in and ace an exam. But most importantly, hope is what keeps you going against all odds. It is what keeps you smiling when you know you have a terminal illness and what wakes you up to another…

Modern life is a stew of different stresses, pressures, and challenges which each and everyone has to face side by side. With work being essential to your survival, it can be easy to find yourself struggling to find happiness, and a lot of people are forced to push themselves far too hard. Along with this, bills and finances will also be a struggle, leaving you to find money which you don’t have. With all of this brewing under the surface, it’s easy to understand why people form harmful habits as an escape. To help you out with this, this post…

Yes, the prime holidaying and vacationing season may still be a fair few months away. But, it’s never too early to start thinking and even preparing for it, is it? And, when it comes to this year’s holiday prep, why not do more than just the standard (and highly important, of course) booking of accommodation and flights? Why not do more than just decide where it is you and the family will be jetting off to? Yes, why not go one step further with your holiday prep and actually make some plans on how you’ll be staying healthy whilst on…

Stress is one of the world’s leading health problems, but it’s avoidable thanks to a chill pill. It can take many forms, from breathing exercises to eight hours of sleep each night. As long as you get your dosage, stress shouldn’t be a health issue. High cortisol levels aren’t the only well-being problems that face the modern woman though. Sadly, there are aches, pains and illnesses that rest, recuperation and meditation can’t cure. When you find yourself in this situation, you have to discover a treatment as soon as possible. Here is a selection of everyday health problems and how…

Food is one of everyone’s biggest weekly expenses, and if you don’t plan your food, or keep an eye on what you’re buying, then it can certainly add up. It is not only important to think about where your shopping, but to think about what you’re buying as well. There are loads of great tips out there to help you to eat well while on a budget, and here are a few tips to help you along the way. There are countless sites dedicated to this subject, so plenty of online research will mean you will be well informed on…

Living a healthier life starts with the understanding that your body and mind should be protected throughout your life. You’re never too young or too old to look after yourself. Whilst the physical effects of unhealthy habits might be less noticeable whilst you’re young, that doesn’t make these habits any less damaging. This guide to living a healthier life should help you to look after yourself in the long run. Stay physically active. Most people know that exercise is important if you want to maintain a healthy weight, but there are so many other health benefits that come with remaining…

Having pain in any part of your body isn’t a pleasant experience. When your jaw hurts, it can get in the way of your life, and you might not know what’s wrong. Pain in your jaw can cause you to hurt elsewhere, like your ear, or it can be linked to things that seem like they don’t have much to do with your jaw at all. Jaw pain can have a number of causes behind it, so finding out what’s causing yours isn’t always easy. If you or someone you know has jaw pain, here are some of the reasons…

Anyone who has children at home needs to ensure they work hard to get their kids into the most healthy routines. That is essential because the way in which the little ones act while their young will often impact the way they act in later life. So, it’s a parent or guardian’s duty to follow some of the advice from this article and ensure their kids feel happy and well most of their days. While this isn’t an extensive guide, all the basics get a mention below. That means you can use this article as your starting point for continued…

A new year, a new you! Sure, you have probably already thought of a few different New Year’s Resolutions that can improve your lifestyle, but have you considered changing your diet? Many people set themselves a resolution to lose weight or get fitter, but few of them actually the right ways to go about this. Of course, dieting is a big part of losing weight and getting fitter, but you should also make some other changes to your diet. Simply cutting down on your daily calorie intake isn’t enough. The best weight loss diets are all about making changes to…

When we have a niggle or pain anywhere in our bodies, we’re all guilty of turning to Doctor Google before an actual doctor. But does this help or hinder us? The reality is that we are being asked more and more to see our general practice doctors before rocking up to the hospital as an emergency, as a lot of cases are something that can be dealt with easily by a GP rather than an emergency room doctor. And there are many illnesses, aches and pains that are pretty self-explanatory that can be treated easily at home. Self-diagnosing can come…