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Meditation is commonly thought of as the act of thinking about nothing or not thinking. On the surface, it is what monks practise to achieve their perpetually Zen state, but it has gone mainstream and ordinary individuals are learning the multitude of benefits that follow long-term meditators.

Carbohydrates, something to be feared or just a misunderstood nutrient?

Bouncing back from life in isolation.

How do we build muscle?

A big challenge in the past has been that there isn't enough time to get things done and now it seems like there is so much time that we get distracted and forget about the tasks we need to do!

What is mental health and wellbeing? These terms have been coined in every second article, post and news headline that we often glaze over it without giving it a second thought of what it represents. Essentially your mental wellbeing is your current outlook in life. How are you dealing with the stresses that are in your life and the emotions that come attached to it? Confidence and positive self-esteem are just some selected outcomes that good mental health can offer. In extension this can relate to other aspects of your life such as more meaningful relationships through being more understanding of others, fulfilling a more productive life, feeling more in tune with the world around you and being open to change in times of uncertainty. So, what is holding you back? What can you do to improve your mental wellbeing?

7 STEPS TO BETTER HEALTH

Exercise intensity, it is a concept that's widely speculated on. A lot of people will tell you what the best repetition range is, or the best amount of sets that should be done. But, before that all can be addressed, we need to figure out…how hard should you really push yourself in a workout?