Posts Tagged ‘exercise’
Racing to good health in their campervan
A Scots GP and her family have been racing to good health with the help of their trusty campervan. Shona Beveridge, 43, regularly takes part in triathlons and has been able to battle some of Scotland’s harshest weather conditions as she does so thanks to her Jerba Campervan. Since Shona and her husband, Simon, purchased…
Read MoreA home that’s ‘perfect for lovers and dreamers’
A beautifully positioned home in a quite outstanding location with spectacular views over Diabaig Bay, Loch Torridon and the hills of Applecross is now for sale. Grace Cottage, at 7 Diabaig, Torridon, Achnasheen, Ross-shire, is presented to the market by Strutt and Parker. Grace Cottage is a charming converted ‘Old black house’ cottage which has…
Read MoreSet to eat double our normal calories at Christmas
With the festivities on the horizon, new research has revealed that Christmas really tis the season to indulge. A survey of more than 7600 UK adults published by Decathlon in the Decathlon Activity Index 2018 shows that Brits will consume on average a whopping 4027 calories on Christmas Day this year. This is nearly twice…
Read MoreReturn to slender for Scots cats Elvis and Chester
A colossal cat from East Lothian, who once stole an entire cheesecake, has been named ‘top cat’ in the UK’s largest pet slimming competition. Chester the cat shed 17% of his bodyweight in just six months. Fellow cat, Elvis, from Clydebank, also lost an amazing 14%. Every year, vet charity PDSA helps the UK’s fattest…
Read MoreThe 20 thing we love about winter – and what we hate
Cosy nights by the fire, crisp mornings and not feeling guilty about staying in have emerged among a list of things we love about winter, a study found. Research revealed a large percentage of us also can’t wait for long soaks in hot bubble baths, and digging out winter boots and wellies for walks through…
Read MoreSeven hacks for relieving stress migraines
More and more people are suffering with migraines in this digital age. With our fast paced, demanding and often hectic lives, as well as more screen time, this can all put a strain on our eyes and mental state, with the outcome being stress migraines. Migraines are a common condition affecting up to 20% of…
Read MoreThese clever canines can sniff out illegal goods
Illicit cigarettes have been found in Scotland with help from two four-legged friends. Thousands of illicit cigarettes have been uncovered by Highland Council’s Trading Standards Officers with a little help from two specially-trained, four-legged detectives. Spaniels Dixie and Daisy from Consumer Protection Dogs were enlisted by the region’s Trading Standards team to detect the smell…
Read MoreHow healthy habits can lead to glowing skin
When it comes to investing in a skin care regime, many people strive to achieve glowing skin because it allows them to radiate youthfulness and energy. This is especially true for many of us who are prone to various degrees of stress. Since stress can bring a toll on our health and appearance, our skin…
Read MoreGPs can now prescribe a healthy dose of nature
Nature is being prescribed by Scottish GPs, as part of a pioneering partnership project. A partnership project between NHS Shetland and RSPB Scotland, which is thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, has been extended following a successful pilot. All of Shetland’s GPs are now able to prescribe nature as part…
Read MoreAre Aston Martin’s shares worth casting a GoldenEye over?
According to the James Bond film franchise, you only live twice. Yet, in slightly more than a century, 007’s favourite car manufacturer, Aston Martin, has lived almost as many lives as a cat. The venerable British marque appears to have turned a corner on its seven bankruptcies, following chief executive Andy Palmer’s appointment in 2014.…
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