The term 'stress' refers to any intrinsic or extrinsic factor that threatens homeostasis. Stress has been linked to impaired cognition, sleep disorders, accelerated ageing and increased risk of a variety of diseases. Interestingly, the way we perceive stress greatly influences its impact.

A large variety of herbal medicines can be used to support the body before, during and after strenuous exercise. Herbs that influence muscle mass do so by altering the rate of protein synthesis and breakdown in the muscles and directly and indirectly affecting the amount of resistance exercise performed.

Healthy foods are essential for maintaining health, increasing energy and keeping the majority of illnesses away. Creating a balanced meal is easy as long as you know what you should be eating. Whether you’re plant-based, pescetarian or enjoy eating meat, here are some simple guidelines you can implement to ensure you’re fuelling your body with a diversity of vitamins and minerals.

Botanically known as Withania somnifera, the herb is native to India and parts of the Middle East and Africa. It has been utilised for thousands of years in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as a regenerative tonic to reduce stress, increase energy and improve cognition. In Sanskrit, ashwagandha means “smell of the horse”, referring to the herbs earthy scent and ability to increase virility and strength.

Eating well, exercising regularly and still not losing any weight? Or maybe you’ve managed to shed some fat but it quickly creeps back up again? For some, weight loss may be the most difficult part of life and with good reason.

The optimisation of exercise recovery is a valuable tool for every sportsperson and can literally make or break the athlete. Better recovery means increased athletic output, less risk of injury and improved performance.

Longevity research is the study of ageing, age-related illnesses and the human lifespan and is a rapidly growing field in the scientific community. A topic of particular interest is caloric restriction and its effect on the human lifespan.

The sports supplement industry has grown dramatically over the years and while they may not be for everyone, they can be used as a powerful tool to increase athletic endurance, strength and recovery.

The new year is just around the corner and you’re feeling extra motivated to make your health a top priority. You might’ve indulged a little too much over the holidays and are packing in an extra few kilos, or you may have achieved a healthy balance and are ready to amp up the intensity.

Whatever your situation, these tips will help you build a new year resolution that is realistic and achievable enough to stick to all year round.

Good nutrition is the number one pillar to health. It’s no secret that what you put in your mouth can either help or hinder your performance in the gym, racetrack or whatever sport you engage in.

Sleep is well and truely the best medicine. Of its many wondrous health effects, good quality sleep reduces inflammation, staves off weight gain, improves memory and mood, and improves athletic performance and recovery. Here are 3 easy ways you can start improving your sleep today.

Whether you’re a high-level athlete, gym junkie or weekend warrior, these 6 herbs have been shown to improve several health markers, leading to improved athletic performance.

There are countless reasons as to why you may be unable to lose weight and a ramped-up appetite may be one of them. Hunger hormones, leptin & ghrelin play a major role in body weight by telling the brain when and when not to eat. Luckily, there are a number of foods that can help increase leptin sensitivity.

We all know someone who always seems to be on a diet but never actually seems to lose any weight or we may be that person ourselves. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement and anticipation of weight loss, but severe long-term calorie restriction may actually be inhibiting your ability to lose weight and keep it off.

Intermittent fasting, less commonly known as time-restricted feeding, is a method of fasting that restricts one’s eating window to a particular phase of the day. This method is employed by athletes and non-athletes in the aim to improve body composition, restrict calories, or improve overall health.

It may sound obvious that food affects weight loss. When we eat more than the body burns off we gain weight, eat less and we lose weight. We’ve all been told to “eat less and move more” but is it really that simple?

Hormones are the body's chemical messengers, which relay important information between cells and body systems in order to function properly. Hormone levels influence the way we look and feel physically and mentally. This is just one reason why a healthy menstrual cycle is vital.

Ever wonder why we find some people attractive and not others? Turns out the mechanisms underlying attractiveness are deeply rooted in our biology.

Abstaining from eating obviously causes a drop in weight due to the lack of calories consumed, however is the weight loss sustained long-term?

Men tend to live shorter lives compared to women due to a variety of factors. For example, men are less likely than women to seek medical attention, increasing their risk of disease and death. Luckily, there are a multitude of ways to increase one’s lifespan through diet and lifestyle but is sex one of them?