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There’s a new strength and mobility coach in town. Elizabeth Earl feels she has been motivating people far longer than the seven years she ran her gym in Brooklyn, New York. “Back in the day” she was DJ Bitsy, playing at Oasis, The Deep and other hot...

Blood pressure refers to the tension of blood on the inner lining of the arteries. Arteries carry blood from the heart to different body organs. When this pressure or tension is consistently higher than normal, a diagnosis of "hypertension" is made. ...

Next week Sunday is Christmas. I’m sure there have already been loads of Christmas party lunches and dinners by now. However this party season can take us all the way into January. Whether you're heading off island for the holiday season, going skiin...

What is one of the images that come to mind when you hear the word Thailand? For many people it’s a massage. Thailand’s are world-famous; the epitome of relaxation. You would never think about doing it with a hammer, right? Just before Christmas last...

I love to watch my cats grooming themselves. It’s such a methodical and calming action that is a natural part of their daily routine. Grooming releases endorphins in cats and really makes them feel good. But in some cats, this repetitive event becom...

I am not sure how many of my readers are over 50. For those who are, it is not unusual if you are not feeling as strong as you used to, or if you have noticed a change in stamina. As we age we lose bone density, muscle mass, tissue and organ functio...

On the edge of the Golden Triangle, where Burma and Laos meet Thailand’s remote border, flows the long, sluggish arm of the Mekong River. Wide, brown, swift and implacable, it travels thousands of miles from the melt waters of Mount Kailash in distan...

I had a phone call today from a gentleman who wanted me to write a very specific column about his dog. I love it when I get feedback and ideas from readers, so I wanted to jump right on it. He has a beloved older labrador, who is gradually getting w...

The stress of the pandemic caused many of us to rethink our future. Over the past three years we have vowed to spend more time with friends and family, to travel more and to attend more social events. We now realise that life is truly shorter than w...

They say that moving house is one of life’s most stressful events, but if you own animals this can add another layer of anxiety for both you and your pets. There are, however, some great tips and tricks to keep this process as smooth as silk. Prepar...