Bob’s Health Tips

Remember the ‘Sugar Puffs Monster’? He often reminded his so-called mummy to “Tell them about the honey!”… Given that ‘mummy’ was a middle-age man, though, we haven’t really any idea what was going on in those adverts!
However, what we do have an idea about is the degree to which many people […]

Squatting. Not the loveliest word in the English language! But you might be surprised at how much evidence now suggests that squatting is better for you than sitting! Studies repeatedly show that sitting for long periods of the day – in the way that most of us do – is terrible not only for your lower back, but also your body in ge […]

There’s an old joke that says, ‘There are two types of people in the world. Those who like mornings, and normal people’. Happily, though, there are plenty of things you can do to Kick Start Your Day without becoming abnormally zealous! Here are just a few…
Get with the beat: Some people find that the day starts off […]

Rice! It’s a staple food… It’s the surname of a helicopter-hopping TV legend! And it’s a handy mnemonic that helps you remember an immediate, easy way to treat injuries to soft tissue. R.I.C.E. stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. So… Let’s take a look at what that all means and how it can m […]

The last issue of Bob’s Bones dealt with preventing a bad back! If, though, you need advice because your back already hurts, this sheet may have the answers you need! Before we get into all the nitty-gritty, you should keep in mind that your back is vital and delicate. If you have any serious concerns, don’t delay: seek medic […]

Estimates say a jaw-dropping 80% of adults experience back pain in their lives… And a survey from 2000 suggests that, during any given year, as much as 49% of the UK’s adult population suffers from back pain lasting 24 hours or more. So what are our Secrets of Preventing Back Pain? Here are the seven top tips to reduce the ch […]

It can happen to any golfer… The back swing you’ve so diligently practiced suddenly betrays you as you take a shot, stoop to retrieve a ball, or open the boot of your car… And suddenly you’re one of the 80% of people who experiences lower back pain in their lives! But what can you do to reduce the chances of it happen […]

Did you know that a lack of sleep adversely affects your higher-brain functions, your immune system, digestion, growth hormones, mood and sex drive? Any one of those things would be worth looking after – but all of them?! Well! It seems important to us, so this update helps you get the sleep you need…
How much sleep do you ne […]

With April 1st just around the corner, we thought a little fooling might be fun! So this issue of Bob’s Bones contains eight incredible facts about the human body… And two things we made up!
So: which of these eight things are true, and which two are false?

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Your body has roughly the same number of hair follicles as the […]

At the beginning of the month, we took a look at some of the fact, fuss and fiction that’s recently been written about sugar to explain why different types of sugar might be considered good, not so good and bad. Now read on to find out why some sugar turns to fat and how you can reduce your sugar intake… Immediately!
When it&# […]

Entering 2014, a number of news sources ran stories with headlines of this kind. They quoted numerous experts who came out fighting for immediate reductions in the sugar content of foods, and increased public awareness on the dangers of sugar. But is sugar really quite as bad as the headlines suggest? And if it is, what’s to be don […]

Drummers drumming. Pipers piping. Lords a leaping… No wonder people find Christmas stressful! But just ahead of the twelve days, here are twelve ways to reduce stress and enjoy a cooler, calmer Crimbo. Hope it’s a good one!
Jaws: Our jaws carry more tension than many people realise! But you might be surprised […]

So! The clocks go back, the nights draw in and the sun’s out less… Plenty of grist for the small-talk mill! But what does this time of year do to your health? Well, for one thing, the lack of sunshine means you’re at risk of becoming vitamin D deficient…
Why do we need vitamin D? We need it for LO […]

Could you be one of the millions of people stressing their minds and bodies several times a day without even knowing it? The fact is your body has an inbuilt ‘clock’ that modern life has taught most people to simply ignore. But if you want to feel more alert & energized, increase your productivity, reduce fatigue […]

Is the school run the most stressful part of your day? One survey suggests that it is for 77% of mums! If the idea of battling the clock, traffic and wilful children makes you queasy, take a look at this ‘School Run: Relax!’ info before the next term starts…
Want to beat stress? If so, you might be amazed at how the way […]

Last month’s “Bob’s Bones” info sheet dispelled the myth that Yoga and Pilates are the same thing… Consequently, people have become curious as to what the differences are, and which suits them better! So here’s a brief guide to which discipline offers what benefit, where they differ, what they have in common […]