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Looking through newsfeeds daily is an exercise in critical thinking for me. There is a constant influx of articles with straplines such as “Trust me, I’m a personal trainer” or “I’m a dietitian, listen to me!”. For instance, today’s articles featured numerous headlines such as “Forget weights – build full body strength with this five-move […]
Last week, I tuned in to a radio discussion that revolved around Labour’s strategies aimed at tackling childhood health concerns in the event of a victory in the upcoming general election. In response, the Tories accused them of advocating for a ‘nanny state’. A particular remark from the debates caught my attention, focusing on the […]
In a recent news update, I came across a brief article discussing the notion of ‘physical literacy’. This brought to mind Sport England’s initiative in September 2023, during which they unveiled their consensus statement on physical literacy for England. This, in turn, has prompted me to explore physical literacy in this post, and how it […]
The United Kingdom has found itself grappling with a significant and escalating challenge – the rising prevalence of obesity., with far-reaching consequences for both the health of individuals and the economic well-being of the nation. A recent report sheds light on key themes surrounding this issue, emphasising the urgency for a comprehensive and effective response. […]
In his annual report, England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, highlights the need to adapt healthcare policies and practices to address the challenges posed by an ageing population. The report underscores the need to improve the quality of life for older citizens, positioning it as a central goal for both policy and medical strategies. […]
The Health Foundation recently published an article discussing the significant challenges facing the health and care sector in England. This article explores nine significant challenges facing the health and care sector in England. In this post, I will focus on one of these challenges, specifically the fact that people are living longer lives but with […]
In care homes, older adults who are frail and sedentary are at increased risk of negative health effects due to their lack of physical activity. Here are some of the ways it can affect them: Increased risk of chronic diseases: Physical inactivity is a well-established risk factor for chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, […]
If you are working with older adults, you may find they have many barriers that can get in the way of their engagement with exercise. You need to identify these barriers and work collaboratively with the older adults to overcome these obstacles and support engagement. These barriers, for example, may be related to physical, access, […]
I am frequently asked by individuals who want to lose weight if it is more beneficial to follow a specific diet plan or to adhere to the principles of healthy eating instead. Both dieting and healthy eating can be effective for weight loss and overall health, but they approach weight loss and health goals differently. […]
Our health and wellbeing is influenced by a wide variety of factors, including environmental and societal factors, or determinants of health. ‘Environmental’ factors refer to how our physical surroundings impact on our health, and can include, for instance, things like air pollution, safe neighbourhoods, and our living and working conditions. ‘Societal’ factors may include, for […]
