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For a number of years now, the term "superfood" has been used to label foods thought to have superior nutritional properties. In her latest article for HIF, Susie discusses her top six superfoods, their nutritional properties and explains the reasons why we should include them in our diets.
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How much time do you dedicate to stretching? Once a week, twice a week, after every workout? If it’s not something you’ve thought about before, you may think about reconsidering. In his latest post for our Healthy Lifestyle blog, Brian delves into the positive outcomes associated with stretching and also provides a short yoga video, which you can try out from the comfort of your own home.
Electric toothbrushes – are they really better for your teeth? According to HIF dental health expert Dr Emma – the simple answer is yes! In this Q&A session, Dr Emma delves into the benefits of using an electric toothbrush and offers her expert advice on the best type of toothbrush to purchase.
Strava, the global community for athletes, has released details on London’s Top Stops for cyclists, including cafes and bike shops. The stops are based on data from over 10.1 million London-based Strava activities, giving unprecedented insight into the habits of the city’s cyclists. In compiling the Top Stops for Strava Local in London, the stopping habits of the city’s cyclists were analysed to find out how long they stop for and their favourite locations to meet for a ride or grab a coffee. This has thrown up some interesting findings on the habits of athletes in London. On average, 78,000 rides are recorded in London each week, clocking up over 1.7 million kilometres. The data shows that on average cyclists take a coffee break after 90 minutes of riding, stopping