Lifestyle

With the launch of our new Phlebotomy (blood testing) service last week, I’d like to take the opportunity to elaborate on how blood testing can be useful and what exactly is being analysed. The process: Our blood test involves drawing blood through a needle from the small veins in the arm. This process takes around 3 […]

On 30th June 2021, a new study was published in the JAMA journal for public health, looking at the association between sleep, bedtime and obesity. The study delivered some encouraging results for those of us who like our sleep and go to bed before midnight. The study: The study included adults between the age of 35 and […]

BBC News recently reported a study that found a link between frequent strenuous exercise and Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Since then we have had many questions about this and whether there is cause to be worried so I have explored the study in more detail and tried to find some answers. The science of Motor […]

As summer gets fully underway it is important to be aware of the benefits and risks of exposure to our brightest star. The Sun, or more accurately, sunlight, has a big impact on our health, and differing levels of exposure can lead to different outcomes. In this blog we explore the impact of sunlight on […]

There was good news for the brain recently with the US approving Aduhelm, a drug that can slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s sufferers. The team at CP+R reviewed a recent study that shows that an acute session of exercise improves the cognitive function of older people. The effects are transient, so the next step is to look at how […]

In this blog, we’re bringing you something a little bit different by way of a book recommendation. The reason why this book struck such a chord with CP+R (and hopefully you too) is because if we had a manifesto, this would pretty much be it. It’s called Move!: The New Science of Body Over Mind; […]

In our previous blog, we explored the concept of gardening as an alternative form of activity that, for most people, wouldn’t normally be considered structured exercise. Here, we continue on the theme of thinking (or rather, exercising) outside the box by delving into the notion of dance as a form of unsung structured activity. We […]

Whilst gardening isn’t often something closely associated with structured exercise, it is an activity that, for quite some time, has been considered beneficial for our mental and physical health. Sounds like a win-win situation – but how good really is gardening for us? Let’s take a look… What science has to say on the subject matter: […]

That feeling of frustration you get when you arrive at the gym, or set off on a run, and realise you’ve forgotten your headphones is something we can all relate to – but is there method behind the madness? Many of us use music as a way to boost motivation and enhance stamina when exercising, […]

Hay fever (also known as Allergic Rhinitis): For those who suffer from it, frustratingly, it often feels like the great compromise to enjoying Spring when it finally comes around. We already know many of the symptoms, but did you also know that more sinisterly, hay fever affects your central nervous system and your ability to make decisions? In this […]