Mental health problems are experienced differently by everyone and are therefore subjective, but there are some methods that have been shown to help us address and manage our feelings, and also help us to feel more positive about the future. Lockdown allowed many of us to take up new hobbies and pursue existing interests, but...

Valentine's Day is here and it's time to show a little extra love to the special people in our lives. But what about the most important person of all? Yourself! Whether you're single or taken, it's important to pamper yourself with the same kind of love and kindness that you'd shower on anyone else. Here...

The word settle has a couple of different meanings – paying a debt or due OR reaching an agreement of some sort. I’m referring to the latter but with a very specific content in mind namely the agreements we reach with ourselves. I started thinking about this after I read a particular quote ‘You get...

The start of the New year is often a time for reflection and future planning – perhaps even some resolutions, which let’s be honest might last until February, or not even that long! This year sees us still in periods of uncertainty where planning can be hard and disappointments may need to be faced but...

Ditching the alcohol over January has become an increasing trend over the past few years. We’ve asked our health experts to explore the benefits of saying no to alcohol this month… 1. Shed the post-Christmas food baby Research led by the University of Sussex, looked at over 800 people participating in Dry January and revealed...

Try these 6 top tips to stave off winter tiredness Hands up if you struggle to get out of bed, feel like you’re constantly tired and rely on sugary treats to power you through the day? Welcome to the club! As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, we all know how difficult it...

Your smile can have a huge impact on your appearance, and poor dental health can increase your perceived age. In fact, research has shown that a better smile can make people look at least five years younger. So, what steps can we take to turn back the clock on our smile? Broaden your smile “As we...

After a long lockdown and restrictions lifting, most of us are looking forward to some fun in the warmer weather. However, something that can often feel lacking in the warm months is sleep. We spoke to Dr Alka Patel, GP, health coach, lifestyle medicine physician, and the creator and founder of The Lifestyle First Method®, who…

Asma Ahmed, therapist advisor at www.supportroom.com has explained the importance of cleaning for your mental health, as well as its benefits. “Clean room, clear mind” as the saying goes. ‘Cleaning can be incredible for boosting your mental health. Some people spend a few hours out of the week or even a full day dedicated to…