Hit or myth?
High intensity workouts are better
Most people believe that intense workout sessions are a good way to keep fit and healthy. Truth is, any kind of intense exercise, including heavy repetitive weight lifting or long distant sprinting, can actually damage your joints and ligaments leading to injury due to over training.
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Nocturnal muscle cramp causes pain, distress and sleep deprivation for an estimated 13 million Brits, with half experiencing cramps as frequently as three times a week. If you’re plagued with them, Crampex Tablets for Painful Night Cramps (24 tablets, £4.65) could help. Available over-the-counter they claim to prevent and treat painful nocturnal cramps and can be taken just before going to bed.
Health SOS
Eating some fat is good
Cutting too much fat out of your diet can mean a decrease in healthy HDL cholesterol, which is a risk factor for heart disease for optimal health. Experts recommend mostly choosing unsaturated fats (nuts, avocado, vegetable oil).
Healthy facts
- The lense of the eye continues to grow throughout a person’s life!
- Children are more allergic to cockroaches than they are to cats!
- Human teeth are almost as hard as rocks!
