Category: lifestyle

Cardio or Weight Training – which is better for weight loss? According to HIF Fitness expert, Brian Killian…“Exercise for weight loss is an area which causes lots of confusion”! Luckily for us – it’s an area Brian specialises in! In this post Brian discusses the health benefits of both cardio and weights and explains the reasons why he recommends a combination of both types of training – but with a particular emphasis on weights!

Now that winter is here and the days are getting colder, it’s only natural that our cravings for warm and nutritious food will increase. So if you need inspiration for a tasty home cooked meal, why not whip up this hearty chicken and three bean soup by HIF health expert Susie Burrell. The recipe includes chicken breast, three types of bean (kidney, cannellini, white beans), spinach and more. Yum!

Ever get sore shins and assume you have shin splints? According to fitness expert Brian Killian, this is a common misconception. In this Q&A session, Brian answers a readers concern by explaining the likely reasons for the pain in her shins and offers his expert advice on what she can do to stop it.

Ever worried about exposure to radiation during dental x-rays? In this Q&A session, Dr Emma explains why dental radiographs are extremely low risk and reassures a reader that statistically, she would need to undergo 20,000 x-rays taken in a single year (or eat 2,740 bananas each day for a year) to be at risk of chronic disease.

In this Q&A Susie offers advice to a fan who is due to undergo an MRI and prostate biopsy for suspected cancer, and explains the benefits of including vegetables, colorful fruits, whole grains and lean proteins in his diet.

Want a simple fitness regime to suit YOUR needs and lifestyle? Your wish is our command! In this blog post, fitness guru Brian compiles a list of his top 10 game changing fitness tips and techniques, and explains why they could make the difference between your workouts and personal goals.

Does your dentist give a dam? In this Q&A session, Dr Emma answers a readers concern about her recent RCT treatment and explores the reasons why the use of dental dams are not practical in certain situations.

Losing muscle mass as we age is inevitable. How much muscle is lost and how fast it happens, well – that depends on us and how well we take care of our bodies. In his latest Q&A session HIF fitness guru Brian Killian explains why age isn’t the deciding factor in terms of muscle lose and offers his expert advice on strengthening exercises to engage in to ensure muscle mass retention.

How many energy drinks do you guzzle each week – one, two, seven? But hey, how bad can it be! After all, it’s just a little caffeine kick – right? Well… no, actually there’s a lot more to it than just caffeine. In fact, according to Dr Emma, a daily can of Red Bull, Monster, V or Mother is the dental equivalent of a perfect storm. In this article for HIF, Dr Emma explains the key ingredients found in energy drinks and the concerning impacts on our oral health.

Worried about gaining weight in Winter? For many of us, winter can seem like our enemy! Getting out of bed can be challenging, our cravings for comfort foods can increase and our daily exercise routine can be easily replaced with a night curled up on the sofa. In this article, Susie discusses the reasons why winter and weight gain go hand in hand and offers her expert advice on how to ensure you avoid the dreaded winter weight gain.

High-Intensity Interval Training – are you doing HIIT right? In this article for HIF, fitness guru Brian Killian discusses the process of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and explains how this type of workout can lead to a leaner, faster and stronger you.