When we are in pain, we are limited in our movement, in doing the things we love, and if the pain is not resolved, our physical state starts affecting our emotional state and mental outlook. Pain is a symptom of something not being quite right in our body, and treatment is not always a simple, […]

By Gareth Bennett Molly Smith, a 13-year old student at Hereford Cathedral School, is an exceptional young athlete, and I feel privileged to be her strength & conditioning coach. Molly discovered the sport of discus when she was 11 years old and she immediately excelled in the discipline. She is currently throwing over 30 meters […]

By Dr. Jaye Jelley (GDC 6280) How long do your dental check-ups take? Are you in and out within five minutes, confused by all the jargon, with little explanation? Patients are often surprised when they book in for a new patient exam at The Dentist and find out it lasts an hour. They are even […]

The STUDIO: 1-2 Fields Yard, Plough Lane, Hereford HR4 0EL Spinning has always been among the most popular classes everywhere, and the reasons are many: it builds strength and cardio fitness fast; it melts away body fat; it’s accessible for any fitness level, including those recovering from an injury; and of course, spinning is great […]

If you suffer from sleep deprivation, you are not alone. After the common cold, the second most frequent reason people visit their local GP is for insomnia. By Lizzie Eggerton Insomnia and stress can quickly take hold, becoming a viscous circle. Often our minds are still whirring with the day’s events, worries and stresses right […]

Dr. Heather Currie MB BS, FRCOG, MRCGP is the founder and managing director of Menopause Matters Ltd., which provides information and support through its website menopausematters.co.uk and the quarterly magazine, Menopause Matters. Dr. Currie is an associate specialist gynaecologist based in Dumfries, with special interests in menopause, premenstrual syndrome and subfertility. She has run a […]

What are the biggest mistakes people make at the gym? Often, I get clients approach me who have plateaued with their progress and after further questioning, I discover they have been following the same routine in the gym for a very long time. As much as you may be working your body, without challenge it […]

By Emma Reed As women, our lives are full of balancing competing needs. Whether working, raising a family, caring for relatives or managing it all, much of our time is dedicated to meeting the needs of those around us. Doing so draws on our deepest energy reserves and involves levels of resourcefulness many of us […]

At Ledbury Dance Company everyone can learn to dance, meet new people, have fun and feel comfortable. “We are proud to be dancers, and develop each and every individual’s style, to fulfil their dreams and their dancing potential,” says principal Karen Jones. Leading a team of talented and enthusiastic teachers, the dance school teaches a […]

The Kidderminster based entrepreneur has taken over the online store Powergrip Sport. Make this your one and only place for high quality supplies for gym workouts, pole fitness, boxing, climbing and athletics. Sport performance and achievement depend on a number of factors, and quality of the equipment used is among them. Good grip is of utmost […]