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November is Men’s Mental Health Month. This awareness campaign is for everyone who identifies as a man, regardless of their current mental state. It might surprise you to know that around one in eight men in England has a common mental health problem such as depression or anxiety, although they are less likely to talk…
Has your return to the office been what you imagined? Now we’ve had plenty of time to settle back into the office routine, some of us may be reflecting on the changes and what we expected the transition to be like. The pandemic accelerated the existing trends of remote working. Unfortunately, not all employees can…
‘Sleep hygiene’ is the term used to describe your sleeping habits, and the routine you do before going to bed. Generally, good sleep hygiene is associated with better sleep and a more relaxed nighttime experience. Getting the right number of hours or actually falling asleep in a reasonable amount of time can be a challenge…
2021 hasn’t quite got off to the start many of us would have hoped for and after the year that was 2020, some of us are struggling to find ways to improve and maintain our general health and wellbeing. Enter Dry January, the 31 day challenge with long term benefits. Dry January Previous years’ participants have found that taking…
Know your numbers is Blood Pressure UK’s flagship campaign promoting blood pressure testing and awareness. This week encourages adults to know their blood pressure numbers and take the necessary action to reach and maintain healthy levels. High blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, strokes and other illnesses, which is why this campaign is so…
India Flowers is the General Manager of Anytime Fitness Sutton-in-Ashfield. She’s always been active whether it be dancing at a young age, playing football in the park or just being on her bike. Today, she shares some of her thoughts and experiences on the impact exercise can have on your mental wellbeing. First, a…
Gyms are opening up again, which is great news for those who are feeling cooped up or don’t have lots of equipment at home. Many people enjoy going to the gym precisely because working out with other people gives them a boost of motivation, but that’s not the case for others. Psychologist Rachel Goldman emphasises…
Top five benefits from walking Walking is a great way to exercise by yourself or with your family, so we’ve put together a few of the top benefits of walking for you here. Why not use these as conversation starters on your next adventure out? Walking is a great way of reducing your…
Fitness trackers and wearable technology are at the forefront of global fitness. We have become obsessive with data, gamification and tracking our fitness. It has been revolutionary in the way people exercise and has been a game-changer for some, helping with motivation and goal-reaching. But like all good things, there is also a bad side!…
Keeping active for the sake of boosting our immune system and mood has never been more important. Many of us are spending much more time being sedentary which can have negative impacts on our health, but there are some things you can do to help your body and mind during this time. You can read…