Health and Well-being

It’s that time of year when there’s a noticeable chill in the air and the nights are starting to draw in. The change in seasons presents a challenge for our health, especially as cold and flu bugs start to circulate. Here, we’ve put together 8...

Last month, Britain experienced a heatwave which saw temperatures soar to 34.5 °C in some parts of the country. The Met Office said that we experienced the hottest day in June for 40 years, and it was the first time the mercury hit 30°C or over...

Have you thought about what your day-to-day life might be like if you weren’t tied to your phone, checking notifications, scanning through people’s profiles or simply posting about your every move? Whilst being a wonderful way to interact with...

What is mindfulness? Well, it’s something that we all naturally possess, you just need to be able tap into it and the more you do, the easier it becomes. Being mindful is where you bring yourself into total awareness of what you’re experiencing...

The sad reality of today’s society is that we spend a lot of our time browsing our social media feeds, even at times we shouldn’t – like over the family dinner table. When we should be providing the people we love with our undivided attention,...

Whether you shop monthly or weekly, the high potential cost of eating healthily is something that many people are wary of. So, here are a few tips on how you could save money and still eat your way to a healthier lifestyle. Cook in bulk One of...

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety condition made up of two main factors: obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. Whilst often regarded as a ‘tidying disorder’ OCD is, in reality, an illness whereby you have no control over...

If you live a busy and ‘on the go’ lifestyle, it can be difficult to make sure you’re getting a healthy amount of your fruit and vegetables to count towards your 5 a day. Here are a few tips on how you can include yours into your normal meal...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that affects people at different times of the year, usually in particular seasons. Most people are affected by the change in season; it’s normal to feel happier when the sun is out and...

We’ve all heard our fair share of food myths over the years and over time it becomes harder to differentiate between what’s actually fact and what’s myth. So, we’ve popped together a little list of a few things we thought we’d clear up for you....

As you munch and graze your way through the day, have you ever stopped to think about which foods are actually good for your grey matter? In the same way that the rest of our body needs nutrients to function well, our brain also gets a boost...

When it comes to sleep, quality is just as important as quantity. We all know what the side effects of a poor night’s sleep are: grogginess, feeling tired, difficulty concentrating, constant yawning and not feeling very sharp. By contrast,...

Everyone feels stressed from time to time, it’s a normal part of life. But when the stress you experience becomes overwhelming it can affect your wellbeing and even make you physically ill. One effective way of reducing stress is to try...

Sugar can be classified in two ways. The first is naturally occurring sugar which can be found in whole, unprocessed foods like fruit, milk and vegetables. The second kind is called free sugar, which is the extra sugar added into food and drink...

A panic attack is your body’s flight or fight response to something it perceives as a threat in your immediate environment, even when there isn’t anything physically threatening your wellbeing. In terms of symptoms, you may experience: A...

When you’re trying to balance work and study, there may be times when you feel as though everything is getting on top of you and you need to take time out. Being able to unwind and have some ‘you’ time plays an important part in your mental...

Eating disorders are a range of psychological conditions that are characterised by abnormal eating habits. The most common include: anorexia nervosa - where someone attempts to keep their weight as low as possible; bulimia – when someone...

Depression is a term often used to describe when you’re feeling low. However, depression itself is where these feelings begin to affect your day-to-day life for a long period of time. There are many strands of depression that determine how it is...

‘You are what you eat,’ is a common expression used to warn people against a diet full of sugary snacks and drinks. However, is there some truth in this old expression? Science would suggest so. Your brain is full of chemicals called...

Your brain is continually changing and when you’re young this can be a drain, especially when hormones are high and your emotions feel out of control! This can make it difficult for you to concentrate on important things, such as learning. What...