To dismiss salads as a serving of limp lettuce with a few tomato wedges and rounds of cucumber thrown in, is to underestimate what can be an appetizingly delicious meal. With the right ingredients and a sprinkling of culinary creativity you can transform a boring side into a magnificent, healthy main and change your eating habits as well as your lifestyle for the better.

Do you sometimes suffer with brain fog and a lack of mental focus? Do you worry that over time this is going to get worse or believe that it is a natural sign of aging and there’s nothing you can do about it? Well, according to one study, if you want to sharpen your brain power you need to sharpen up your yoga moves, and then in just eight weeks, you might actually be able to improve your memory with yoga!

Quality of life is not just measured in how fit you are and the level of functional movements and physical performance.

Trotting along like a horse; hitting an imaginary ball on an imaginary court in your own home; moving your hips hula style while sitting down; risking injury with dangerous physical challenges; and walking to the next bar; it seems there is no end to the interesting, strange and downright weird trends some people follow in the name of fitness.

Going for a run seems to have somehow lost its standing in the exciting mix of exercise programs. However, a new study suggests that not only can running promote longevity, you don’t have to commit to an intense amount of sprinting at a fast pace to really reap the health benefits.

Billboards project mouthwatering images of decadent dishes; restaurants add in sweet temptations to set menus; television, radio and everywhere you seem to go, you’re never far from the refrain of ‘eat me, eat me’. If you are battling excess pounds or are lucky enough not to add on weight quickly but still worry about your health and cardiovascular disease, then following a diet that is healthy and balanced in today’s day and age is not always easy.

Do you want younger looking, firm skin with a clear complexion and a glowing visage? Of course you do! That’s why the beauty and anti-aging industries are so huge. However, if you are turned off by expensive creams and the dread of a cosmetician needle you can still look after your face with cleansing exercise that tones sagging facial muscles in a bid to smooth out wrinkles.

For many years people have been turning to their smartphones, like the iPhone, to store important contact information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. But the fact is, people move and change their numbers all the time. Relying solely on your smartphone as a memory bank for your contacts can be risky - you could lose it all if your phone breaks or gets stolen too.

Is the amount you eat imprinted in your DNA? According to some research in the field of nutrigenomics it might be! However, if weight and genetics are linked, so is weight and lifestyle and what you eat and the way you eat is not out of your control.

Apple prides itself on producing products and systems that simply work. This has proven to be a successful concept, as is evident with the sheer number of Apple products out there. The iPad, for example, is arguably the most popular, and useful, tablet with many business owners and managers owning one.

Back-breaking work or the rigors of an active lifestyle; an accident, injury or an illness that has seen you laid-up and sedentary for a while; back problems can leave you feeling debilitated and in pain. And if you suffer with your back then you’re not alone, some 60-80% of people are right there with you.