7.6 million people in the UK are currently living with a heart or circulatory disease. In the UK someone dies from a heart or circulatory condition every 3 minutes. It is estimated that more than half of the people in the UK will get a heart or circulatory condition in their lifetime. Its so easy […]
Category: Physical Health
Want to drink less?
New year, new you?? With the start of a brand new year, now is the perfect time to set some goals, make those resolutions and start afresh! If one of your goals is to cut down on the alcohol then this post will give you some starting tips. Cutting down the amount of alcohol you […]
Top tips for driving this Winter
Driving in winter- something we don’t tend to think about until something goes wrong. However, in winter breakdowns and accidents are more common due to challenging weather and road conditions. We are here to help! Here are some of the best top tips to ensure you are fully prepared for driving in winter: Driving on […]
Preventing the common COLD
As Christmas is rapidly approaching we find ourselves at the beginning of cold and flu season, which is the worst. Statistically most of us will get at least one cold every year, but there are things we can do to reduce the risk of catching one. Colds are caused by viruses that are so easily […]
Sun Safety – Sun Lotion
Why do we need sun lotion? Sun lotion is the best way to protect your skin from sun burns. Sun burn can happen from extended periods of time outside with no sun lotion or not enough sun lotion or from using tanning beds. Reoccurring sunburn can lead to sun damage that can then cause skin […]
Sitting pretty
Why sitting at your desk can be a pain in the….back! Those who work at a desk for their job and are therefore sat down for between 6-8 hours a day can often find they are getting aches and pains in various places in the back. Changing a few things with your desk set up […]
Hayfever
Hayfever is an allergic reaction to pollen, whether it be tree, grass or weed pollen. Symptoms include sneezing, a runny nose and itchy eyes. Nose, eyes, throat and sinuses become irritated and inflamed by proteins in the pollen. There are around 30 different types of pollen that can cause hayfever and when they are affecting […]
It is easy to get into a habit of going to bed and getting to sleep later in the evening, and many people can adapt to functioning on less sleep. However, the long term effects of a lack of sleep on your health can be far worse than feeling a little groggy. It is recommended […]
Drive Safe this Winter
Winter Driving Top Tips Winter Driving Emergency Kit It is best to be over-prepared when driving in winter, in case of breakdown or harsh weather try to keep the following items in your car: Ice Scraper and de-icerYou must, by law, keep your front and rear windscreen clear of snow and ice when driving. De-icer […]
Keeping Warm this Winter
Getting cold can affect your physical and mental health and with the current situation its important to find ways to keep yourself warm during the harsh temperatures. Layer up Be sure to pull out all your layers this winter! Cold weather conditions have been associated with various illnesses including common colds, flu, heart attacks, strokes […]