Category Archives: Health

The Health Benefits of Reading Fiction – Guest Post…

Toni Pike gives us an extensive list of health benefits derived from reading fiction, some of which we may never have considered. Head over to The Story Reading Ape for details …

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Reports suggest that less than fifty percent of people read fiction, and that number may be declining. I was recently surprised to find out that a relative of mine, a middle-aged man, never reads novels and chooses instead to watch podcasts. A close friend told me that she only reads magazines, and someone else said that he hadn’t read a book for years.

That inspired me to list the health benefits of reading fiction. There are so many positive effects that it should be made compulsory. It helps your career path, improves the functioning of your brain, increases your social skills and helps prevent disease. That means there are significant impacts on your physical, social, spiritual and mental health.

The Health Benefits

  1. Young people who read extensively tend to do well at school and university. They often go on to…

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Women’s Health Week Revisited – Pregnancy Loss by author Karen Power

Karen Power and Sally Cronin talk openly about their miscarriages on Sally’s blog, and Karen details the importance of support by family, friends, and health care practitioners. I applaud the courage of women who speak out on these sensitive issues …

Three Reasons to Exercise – Guest Post…

Exercise benefits body, mind, and spirit … And donating an organ can save a life ❤

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Both the Transplant Games and the Olympics are finished and the athletes have returned home with their stories, memories and awards. But, the essence for activity has not vanished into thin air. Many athletes know the importance of movement for their bodies and brains. Indeed, as Maurice Slapak, initiator of the Transplant Games, believed that exercise was important to help people heal after their surgeries. This article explores the benefits of exercise, you don’t have to be as refined as a Games athlete but performing exercise every day will help your body and life.

1)     The Body and Bones

Physically, exercise is good for the bones and body. The National Osteoporosis Society says, “Exercise is important in building strong bones in your early years but also throughout life in strengthening your muscles and bones and reducing your risk of a fragility fracture.” Now, you may not have osteoporosis but knowing…

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Women’s Health Week Revisited – The Gift of Friendship by Sue Vincent

An incredible story of love and friendship triumphing over tragedy and heartbreak. In my opinion, Sue Vincent now wears the tiara once worn by Wonder Woman. And she has done it so much more justice … A heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to Sally Cronin for bringing us this awesome story.

Medicine Woman’s Larder – Green Tea – One small leaf with terrific health benefits.

Sally Cronin discusses the myriad benefits of green tea, which are innumerable. Most likely every one of us could benefit from drinking it daily …

Women’s Health Week Revisited – The Female Reproductive System – Health issues.

Another of Sally Cronin’s fabulous health articles …