Articles tagged with 'Children' | Lifeplus Ltd Europe

Life throws us curveballs when we least expect them and there are many situations we may have to deal with that will test our feelings of being able to cope.

Working from home benefits – are you making the most of them? While it may have seemed a year ago that everyone was working from home, that wasn’t the case.

The macros: carbohydrate, protein and fat. Macronutrients, or macros for short, include carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Almost everything we eat contains a certain amount of macronutrients. 

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can focus on for your health. From managing your weight, to improving your state of mind and overall fitness – the benefits of staying active are well known.

Kicking a ball about is an age-old pastime enjoyed by boys and girls in countries across the world. Whether it’s playing after school, in a football leagues at the weekend, or just in their own garden, there’s something that draws kids in and makes …

The excitement of an infant sitting up or crawling for the first time.  The wonder of when a toddler takes a few new steps or whirls around on a tricycle.  The awe of a child practicing cartwheels and riding a two-wheel bike.

An active childhood is beneficial for physical, mental, and social wellbeing. It promotes bone health, enhances immunity, manages stress, and encourages connection with others. Not to mention, it can just be plain fun.

A snuggly night on the couch watching movies and snacking on popcorn may be a family favourite, but an afternoon of soccer in the park, swimming in the neighbourhood pool, or hiking in the nearby woods can be just as enjoyable.

What’s more fun for kids than playing in the dirt? Getting rewarded for those soiled hands with beautiful blooms, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs that teach them the value of our earth and the beauty and abundance it offers.

For many of us, the joys of childhood were simple – a popsicle on a warm day, a book read to us, and hours of playing in the dirt. Little did we know that simply playing in the dirt (provided it wasn’t filled with toxins and chemicals) was …

Each little body boasts over 200 bones that allow for movement, protect organs, create blood cells, and store vital nutrients – quite an important system for growing kiddos.

How can positive mental health in children be enhanced by exercise? Mental health issues can affect people of all ages. And children, while often more carefree than adults, are also not immune. 

When we talk of children and physical exercise, it’s a lot different to how we would approach a movement workout for an adult – you certainly wouldn’t expect to see a child lifting weights at a gym, for example.

Most of us know what protein is. Along with carbohydrates and fats, it makes up the three most important macronutrients of our diet.  Research has shown why it’s so beneficial as part of a balanced and healthy diet, as it plays a key role in …

What are omega 3 fatty acids? Omega 3 fatty acids are single or polyunsaturated fatty acids. You may be more familiar with them as “good fats”. 

A healthy diet and a strong immune system can help to avoid meningitis. Meningitis is a serious infection whereby the lining around your brain and spinal cord becomes inflamed.

When did you last pursue a creative activity? Creativity is something that’s so natural to us as children, but as we grow older, it’s all too easy to become side-tracked by daily life and forget to take time out to satisfy our creative desires. …

Exercise. Whether the word brings a rush of excitement or sparks a fear of dread, there’s no denying the fundamental truth that it’s good for us. Taking part in regular exercise not only makes you feel better about yourself, it has a couple of …

Sooner or later, if you are exploring the world of nutritional supplements you will come across the term ‘bioavailability’. It sounds slightly off putting, but is actually an extremely important factor in whether supplements are effective or …