Health Advice

Most professional fitness trainers advise that if you are setting out a training plan that include weights then you should never do two weights in a row. The best method is work on one exercise for each major muscle group which includes a warm up set (approximately 15 – 20 repetitions) using lighter weights and then two more sets with heavier ones. This is done until what’s known as muscle failure ‘until you cannot do any more’! the general areas which are worked on with weights include legs, chest, arms and shoulders. For leg exercises squats with dumbbells are great for a good workout.

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Boot camp diets combine intense workouts with a strict diet. The daily regime is grueling and if followed religiously then you’d see the weight shed off. If you don’t intend to hit the diets in full swing then you can start off by making lifestyle changes that will put you in the right direction. This means small changes such as cutting the sugar in your tea/coffee, Stopping junk food and swapping a packet of crisp for a apple. Alongside this if you ensure that your co-operating some kind of exercise in your daily routine even if it’s 20mins then you’ve already made a good start.

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In your 50’s your skin will start to feel drier and collagen and elastin production slows so your skin will have less elasticity. To help seal in as much moisturiser as possible it’s best to apply it when your skin is damp. There are now plenty of products on the market which are specially formulated to help maintain bounce-back. Your hands too also need care as they can flag up your age prematurely and need to be lavished with lots of lotion. Keeping your skin tone even is also important as un even skin tone can add about 20 years to your looks. When applying cream to your neck always apply in sweeping motions with the back of your hands to prevent stretching and dragging the skin.

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In your early ages you will tend to experiment with makeup – that’s all fun and games but need to ensure that you remove all traces at night no matter how late it is. Clean skin always appears more glowing. If you have young children then you may be lacking sleep or if your career is in full swing which will takes it’s toll by puffiness appearing or crow’s feet developing around the eye. This would generally be in your 30’s and is a sign that your skin care routine needs to change to bring in anti wrinkle and exfoliation creams.

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Sum protection factor is now built into many daily moisturisers to protect your skin from the sun. Even in winter it’s recommended that you use this type of cream as UVA and UVB rays are present all year round and it’s the effect of sunlight that triggers the formation of wrinkles later in life. Nivea Visage Tinted Moisturing Day cream is a example of a daily cream that not only moisturises but shields your skin as well as giving a light veil of colour. More care needs to be taken when out in the sun and sun protection is vital for protecting your skin from wrinkles later in life but also from the damage that sun rays can cause.

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At this age your shaping the condition of your skin for the future. If your skin is oil prone then you must keep it in shape with scrupulous cleansing. Cleansing should be part of your daily routine and you a good face wash twice a day will get rid of the daily build up of grime. Depending on your skin type and condition you need to choose the best product for you – if you suffer from spots then something like clean & clear deep action cleansing gel is better then a gentle cleanser as it will work that little bit harder to tackle your spots. You probably don’t need to invest in anti wrinkle creams but definitely worth starting to use the sunscreen habit of a daily moisturiser with SPF protection.

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Since the birth of the Wolds first test tube baby in 1978 fertility treatment has come a long way. Even so couples starting the process of IVF still expect the experience to be emotionally and physically stressful. The key to positive results is to work out with your partner the lifestyle changes that you need to make which helps increase your chances of conceiving. Age too is a big factor and will work against you. If a women aged 38 starts trying to conceive on her own for two years she will then end up trying for IVF at 40 where success rates are lower.

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