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Should you exercise when poorly?

Although some people will take advantage of any excuse not to exercise, there are also a lot of people who will push through and exercise no matter what. Which sounds like a good thing…right? Obviously this will depend on just how poorly you are. The common cold Colds can come in different forms and most […]

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Mental Wellbeing

Seasonal Affective Disorder

If you have a tendency to feel low during the colder, darker months- it may be a little more than the winter blues. Seasonal Affective disorder (SAD) or seasonal depression is a mood disorder that happens repetitively every year usually over the autumn/ winter months. Symptoms of SAD include: feeling sad, irritable or hopeless or […]

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Physical Health

Healthy eating in colder months

Eat your fruit and veg It is so easy to reach reach for the potatoes and pasta during the winter months, but you can ensure you are getting your 5 a day (minimum) by taking advantage of seasonable fruit and veg to add to your meals making you feel fuller for longer and less tempted […]

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BackCare Awareness Week

With the global pandemic in mind, the past two years have been extremely difficult for all, and as a result BackCare Awareness Week 2021 (4th to 8th October) will be paying particular attention to: Working from Home Studying at Home Spending more time at Home BackCare have not forgotten those who are still working from […]