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Give your heart the gift of wellness, this World Heart Day: September 29th
Annually on the 29th of September, World Heart Day is celebrated globally to raise awareness on cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes heart and circulatory diseases such as heart attacks and stroke. According to the NHS “CVD is one of the main causes of death and disability in the UK but can often largely be prevented by […]
TRIED & TESTED // Salomon OUTLIFE Duffel
The United Kingdom has been in and out of lockdown for over a year now, so when I’ve had the chance to legally and safely get away, I go! The Salomon OUTLIFE duffel is the ideal weekend away bag; waterproof, roomy, lightweight, optional backpack straps and a bunch of zipped pockets… you can throw your […]
TRIED & TESTED // OPPO Watch
I was excited to receive the OPPO watch to review. I have a smart watch already but with OPPO recognising that both movement and sleep play a huge role when it comes to our wellbeing and how their watch can act as a wellness companion, I was keen to try it out. The watch promised: […]
TRIED & TESTED // Withings Sleep Analyzer
This article may contain affiliate links. Purchasing a product using these links means Healthy Living London receives a small share of the sale which goes towards keeping this website going. Withings were responsible for me saying goodbye to my FitBit forever after they sent me their Steel HR (Sport Edition). I was also astounded at […]
TRIED & TESTED // Withings ScanWatch
The Withings ScanWatch is the ultimate smartwatch for keeping a track of your health. Clinically validated, this sleek-looking watch has an inbuilt ECG, on-demand oximeter and heart-rate monitor. I’ve never been so impressed by a watch. You can have your fancy wearables which hold your music, or can pull up a map for wherever you […]
TRIED & TESTED // Vitl DNA
Amid a global pandemic, and with winter months upon us, staying healthy is high on most people’s priorities right now. I take echinacea during colder months, a traditional herbal remedy that helps with fighting coughs, colds and flu that are all too common during winter. I continue to train during ‘off season’ and spend a […]
Be Visible At Night – Top Picks
As the nights close in and the days are darker, it is more important than ever to be visible at night; whether you’re walking, running or cycling. In London, our streets may be well lit, but it doesn’t always mean that you are seen, so you need to be proactive and make sure that you […]
TRIED & TESTED // JAXJOX KettlebellConnect
When I first came across the JAXJOX KettlebellConnect one word came to mind: Revolutionary! With lockdown increasing the amount of workouts I was doing at home, this kettlebell had everything I needed to encourage me in my home fitness routine. With 6 kettlebell weights in one compact set, adjustable at the push of a button, […]
TRIED & TESTED // Withings Steel HR Sport
The Withings Steel HR Sports is the first hybrid fitness / classic wristwatch that I’ve tested. From the face of it, it looks like a smart, if a little masculine, watch. Yet, press in the dial at the side and you’ve got a whole bunch of functionality and data at your fingertips. Good packaging is […]