Since cholesterol is such a big health concern for so many, it’s perhaps surprising that there is such a lack of understanding about it. Confusion reigns about what cholesterol is, what causes it and how to define so-called ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol, as well as how to lower levels.

Known as the ‘silent killer’ the problems associated with high blood pressure, and certainly the ways in which to reduce it, are worth not keeping quiet about. And a recent study suggests that yoga could be the answer to those suffering from mild hypertension who do not want to face a lifelong prescription to medication.

Look around the office at the mobile phones your colleagues are using. There is a good chance that the most common phone is Apple’s iPhone. Known for its usability and sturdy build it is simply the favorite choice for many users. In early June, Apple introduced the latest version of the operating system for iPhone users - iOS 8. When it is pushed to devices in the fall, there will be a number of new features introduced, including an improved Notification Center.

An exercise plan can be a healthy part of a recovery plan; however as prevention is better than cure, there is a lot to be said for adopting a fitness strategy that can help guard against certain ailments and certainly minimize the risk of injuries. Along with exercise to energize for recovery, you might want to consider the protective power of exercise too!

Exercise is good for the health.

There is a saying that we are what we eat and you could take this one step further and say that we eat what we are. In other words, who we are and how we think has a big impact on the diet we follow. Habits, set ideas and ingrained thoughts can all lead to us following an eating plan that is not necessarily the right one or the healthiest for us.

Classic gentle yoga poses are hardly up there with intense cardio when it comes to burning fat. However, yoga can be a valuable exercise tool to get in shape, stay in good condition, and lose weight. The benefits of yoga to your mind, body, and general well-being run deep and practicing alongside a cardio workout can really work well in shedding those excess pounds.

Whether you’re just starting out on a new fitness path, are well and truly set on an exercise regime or are on the final push towards achieving your goals, you need motivation to see you through. With the best will in the world, it is a motivating power that will inspire you to succeed and keep on going when the going gets a little tough.

According to recent research, motivation really is all in the mind, or in the memory that is! If you are lacking that get-up-and-go in exercise sessions then you could try recalling a past workout to give you a boost and get you moving. Of course, you need to keep future goals in mind but it seems you might be able to use your past to make a difference to the here and now.

It’s time to raise your glass to a healthy lifestyle now and in the future. While you do, make sure that you celebrate positive changes in your life with a toast that symbolizes your pursuit of health and fitness with some goodness in a glass! What you don’t want to do is be active and eat right only to neglect what you drink.

Suffering with arthritis and the idea of stretching your body into flexible yoga postures may seem incongruent. However, there’s evidence to suggest that yoga practice can actually help alleviate or at least ease some of the symptoms of arthritis and is in fact an ideal exercise for those with pain and mobility issues.