Lockdown: married couples experience highest levels of stress
According to a recent ONS survey 39% of married couples and civil partners reported the highest levels of stress and…
stress
Overeating and alcohol in lockdown
Life in lockdown is having a significant impact on our health. Recognising the triggers for over-eating or increased alcohol intake…
Planning for Exams While Avoiding Stress
As exam-season rolls around once again, the perennial problem of exam stress and its effect on the mental health of…
4 Healthy Habits for the Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the holiday season! Everyone is looking forward to enjoying spending time with…
6 Tips to Help Working Mum’s Manage Stress
An “alarming’ number of working Mothers in the UK are silently suffering from psychological problems, a study suggests. A survey…
I’m suffering from depression and anxiety – how do I tell my boss?
Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health conditions in the UK; 1 in 3 people will experience symptoms…
Shift work increases diabetes and heart disease risk
With over 20% of the population in industrial countries engaging shift work – in sectors such as healthcare and transportation…
Soups to ward off the unseasonable chill
With wintry conditions going on and on and no sign of abating, health-boosting soups can ward off the unseasonable chill.…
The Sleep Revolution
How well did you sleep last night? If you fell into bed late and tossed and turned until you woke…
Lifestyle changes can reverse Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a public health emergency and the number of people with this disorder has almost doubled since…
Teenagers and festive social media
If your teenage relatives have spent the festive period glued to their digital devices, you are not alone. More than…
Emergency call handlers under stress
Emergency call handlers are at the forefront of dealing with crisis situations, and the stress they experience negatively impacts on…