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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
During the heatwave please consider the following risks: Dehydration Sunburn Heat exhaustion and heatstroke So please ensure that you are drink plenty of still, non-alcoholic fluids and not too much caffeine. Stay indoors or in the shade especially between 11am-3pm, if you have to go out keep your skin covered, wear sunglasses, use at least […]
After all the festivities of the holiday season, January is the prime time to try and cut down on the alcohol (Dry January). Cutting down the amount of alcohol you consume can have so many benefits including helping you sleep better, helping with lowering your blood pressure and of course helping with your spending. There […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sleep is an extremely underrated necessity. With the need for more hours in the day and the rise in ‘hustle culture’ and the glamourising of working till all hours sleep is often pretty low on the priority list. However, this is not how it should be. How much sleep do we need Children and teenagers […]
As we go from Summer to Autumn we may find, here in the UK, the weather is…lets say- indecisive. And with the seemingly random highs and lows in temperature you may see a rise in illnesses like the common cold. So can a sudden change in climate be the reason for the sniffles? Yes and […]
