Life Hub
April 25th, 2018
Fitness for Beginners: How to Get Fit
If you’re a complete beginner, starting out on your fitness journey can feel incredibly daunting. How do you get fit, or improve your existing fitness? In this guide, we give you some basic tips to get you started on your fitness journey.
April 16th, 2018
Food Hack #Pasta
For years this has been known as the endurance fuel of choice for athletes, those of us that are physically very active and a staple for most students due to its ease of preparation and being budget friendly.
March 22nd, 2018
Food Hack #Liver
While this won't be everybody's cup of tea but you will not get a more concentrated source of iron, B vitamins and Vitamin A.
March 3rd, 2018
Food Hack #Tofu
A must have for all vegan and vegetarian diets as it is one of the only plant based sources of protein that contains all the essential amino acids
February 28th, 2018
Food Hack #NutButter
Most individuals are surprised when I mention they can eat nut butter. Yes, they are high in fat but they are high in good fats and provide you with so many other essential nutrients
February 5th, 2018
Food Hack #RedLentils
As a vegetarian, this has been a staple in my diet for years. However, I appreciate for many when faced with the challenge of what to do with them, they are at a bit of a loss.
February 4th, 2018
Great Britain and Stress - How bad is it and why is it happening?
In January 2018, here at Forth we decided to conduct a survey in order to gather some hard facts about stress levels across the UK. As wellbeing specialists, we are all too aware of the impact a high-pressure lifestyle can have on mental and physical wellbeing, so we know this would be a vitally important project for us.
January 30th, 2018
One small step for man, one giant leap for me - part 1
Guest blog by Chris Baines. Technical Director of Forth
January 18th, 2018
Food Hack #Oats
We’ve all been told time and time again how porridge is the best start to the day...
January 15th, 2018
Food Hack #Mackerel
These essential fatty acids have been linked to reduced inflammation in joints and muscles; heart health and fatigue
January 6th, 2018
Am I Stressed? Signs You May Be Suffering Stress
Almost half of adults in the UK feel stressed every day. What are the signs that you may be suffering from stress?
January 4th, 2018
Food Hack #SweetPotato
Sweet potatoes have taken over in popularity from the humble white potato due to its high beta carotene antioxidant content
January 4th, 2018
Private Health Checks: What Can You Check at Home?
What can you check yourself at home? You may be surprised to find out what you actually can screen yourself for.
January 4th, 2018
How to Test Your Fertility at Home
Understanding how to test your fertility at home is useful when deciding to start a family.
January 2nd, 2018
Food Hack #Walnuts
Walnuts are one of the only plant based sources of omega 3 fatty acids in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which can be used by the body to make omega-3- fatty acids.
January 2nd, 2018
Private Thyroid Testing - What’s the Cost?
1 in 20 of us will experience some form of thyroid disorder in our lifetime. How can we test to see if we're affected?
January 1st, 2018
4 Health Resolutions You Should Start Today
We all try to make and keep our New Year's resolutions. Here are 4 resolutions that you should make, if you haven't already
December 31st, 2017
Menopause and Your Bone Health: How to Keep a Track
Bone health is one of the biggest areas of concern for menopausal women
December 14th, 2017
Taming a Festive Hangover
We’ve survived the clocks going back and the nights drawing in; we’ve donned our woolly hats and watched the fireworks light up the night sky, which can only mean that fairy lights and festive cheer will be arriving on our doorstep any day now.
November 14th, 2017
Food Hack #Beetroot
Just like cheese and wine, nitrates and sports performance are a perfect pairing. Here’s why you can’t beat a bit of beetroot…
October 31st, 2017
Food Hack #Hummus
The combination of Chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon and olive oil make this a high nutrient packed dip full of vitamins and minerals.
October 22nd, 2017
Food Hack #GreekYoghurt
Greek (style) yoghurt is perfect fit as a recovery option after exercise due to its very high protein content.
October 17th, 2017
Food Hack #Advocado
The last few years has really seen the popularity of the avocado soar to almost super stardom status
October 14th, 2017
Testosterone in Women: What You Need to Know
What are the effects of high testosterone in women? In this post, we examine what symptoms look like for women who suffer from high testosterone.
October 12th, 2017
What’s the Difference Between Ferritin and Iron?
If you’ve ever been tested for iron, you may have come across the term "ferritin". In this post, we outline the difference between them.
October 9th, 2017
Food Hack #TheEgg
There’s a lot more to the humble egg than meets the eye. We unshell the secrets of this superfood.
October 2nd, 2017
Understanding Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad and the Balance
Not all cholesterol is bad. Here we talk about what the difference between good and bad cholesterol is and what the risks of high cholesterol are.
August 31st, 2017
Can Working Out Increase Your Testosterone Levels?
We look into the possible link between increased levels of testosteron in men following exercise
August 29th, 2017
What’s the difference between total B12 and active B12?
Find out why it's more important to test for Active Vitamin B12 than simply testing for Vitamin B12
August 24th, 2017
How to Monitor Your Health
"Am I really healthy?" It's a question many of us ask ourselves. But how do we know and what should we monitor?
December 10th, 2016
6 Ways to Stay Motivated this Winter
Now that the nights are drawing in, and it’s more than a little chilly, what can we do to keep our motivation up?
October 30th, 2016
Why Low Vitamin D Could Make You More Susceptible To Infection This Winter
Vitamin D has been in the news a lot over the last five years as scientists discover more and more evidence about what makes this vitamin so vital to our overall health.
August 31st, 2016
Feeling exhausted after the school holidays? 4 reasons why the kids may not be to blame.
The kids return to school next week and for me it can’t come quick enough. It’s not that I don’t like spending time with my kids but the juggling act of keeping the kids entertained, trying to keep on top of...
July 31st, 2016
I’ve walked 10,000 steps but what’s happening on the inside?
Wearables which allow us to check how many steps we’ve taken, the number of hours of uninterrupted sleep we’ve had and the intensity of our workouts have taken the world by storm. People have embraced this technology in their desire to...