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TOP TIPS ON HOW TO BOOST YOUR MENTAL WELLBEING WITH FOOD

Does my food affect my mental wellbeing? Yes! Most of us are aware of how what we eat affects our physical health. However, research has highlighted that the food we consume can also affect our mental health and wellbeing. At present, there are no single foods or nutrients that can prevent the development of specific […]

12 Ways to Prioritise Self-Care

Let’s make this year the year we all take a little bit more care of ourselves. We all have lots of different demands in our lives and can be pulled in multiple different directions meaning we’re usually at the bottom of our lists. Here are some top tips on how you can change that to […]

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How to start a conversation about mental health

Mental health is a big part of our overall well-being, but it’s not always the easiest topic to talk about. Whether you’re worried about a friend, family member, or even yourself, having a conversation about mental health can be a game-changer in seeking help and support. We’re going to dive into five essential steps that […]

Staying healthy this winter

The cold weather and fading daylight is often enough to dampen our spirits in Winter, leading to poorer health and higher susceptibility to germs. But with our Winter Health advice, we’ll help keep you in tip top condition to hit the ground running into 2020!

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How to prevent diabetes?

Did you know that more than half of all cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented? So that means by making some changes to your lifestyle you could avoid developing a disease that comes with extensive complications including increased risk of: Heart attack/heart failure Strokes Depression Limb amputation Blindness It’s an illness that shouldn’t […]

WHY AM I TIRED ALL THE TIME?

Tiredness, or fatigue, is incredibly common. In fact, the Royal College of Psychiatrists estimates that at any given time, 1 in every 5 people feel unusually tired and 1 in 10 have prolonged fatigue. We tell all about tiredness: why we get tired, and how we can increase our energy levels!

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ALCOHOL AWARENESS: HOW MUCH DO YOU REALLY DRINK?

As January rolls around again, and we recover from December festive frivolities, the spotlight is on our alcohol consumption in the form of Dry January. Even if you’re not abstaining from alcohol yourself, we’re encouraging increased awareness of drinking alcohol, and highlighting the consequences (medical and otherwise!) of excess drinking!

WHY NOT TO WORRY ABOUT THE FLU VACCINE

It’s well and truly flu season now with more and more people coming down with it every week. So why are you putting off getting your vaccine?    I’m scared of needles Yeah needles are horrible and scary. But we promise it’s very tiny and you barely feel a scratch – it will be over […]

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HOW TO MANAGE STRESS

We all get stressed now and again, although some of us more so, and more often, than others. But how much stress is normal? And how much stress is too much; when should you seek help to manage such stress?

TOP TEN HEALTH TIPS FOR MEN

If there’s one article you read this week for Men’s Health 2017, it’s this one! We summarise the ten most important factors for men, to ensure their health stays in optimal condition! Most of us are guilty of neglecting numbers 3 and 4…

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