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 […]
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. Vitamin D is needed to help keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. Lacking in vitamin D can lead to done deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in […]
What is it? How do I get it? How do I keep it? What is it? The word motivation is often used to describe ‘why’ a person does something and is commonly thought of as an internal drive that get us up and moving towards a set goal, eg. taking that class, starting that book, […]
The gyms are back open! If you, like so many other people, haven’t been able to maintain the level of strength and fitness over lock-down then you are probably looking forward to getting back to it! However, we need to make sure we are smart about this. If you go straight back to hitting the […]
Still unsure about vaccines? Have a read of this… The immune system Disease is caused by harmful organisms that can be found anywhere in our environment or other people around us, called pathogens. The body has many different ways of defending itself against pathogens such as skin, mucus and cilia which all work as physical […]
Keep warm 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 and pneumonia. Wrap yourself up in several thin layers of clothing as well as hats, scarves and gloves to maintain your body heat. Eat well ‘Tis the […]
Here you can find a list of charities that can use all the help they can get with their project over the festive season and a list of helplines you can turn to if you yourself need any support or someone to talk to through the holidays. Give back this Christmas Book Trust The BookTrust […]
Most people have felt stressed at some point in their lives, and work-place stress can be very common in different working environments. In 2018, the Mental Health Foundation undertook the largest known study of stress levels in the UK. It revealed that in 2018, 74% of people had felt so stressed they were unable to […]
Physical activity It is well-known that physical activity releases endorphins, a powerful chemical in your brain that energises you and makes you feel good, what is lesser known is that is can also promote several changes in the brain including neural growth, reduced inflammation and new activity patterns which can all help feelings of calm […]
The gut microbiome is comprised of organisms such as bacteria, yeasts, fungi, viruses and protozoans that live in the gut or gastrointestinal tract. The gut plays an important role in the absorption and synthesis all the nutrients from the food you have eaten so they can be used around the body where they are needed. […]
