Mental Health

Mindfulness is one of the trends of the moment. Oprah and her team practice mindful meditation1,  so too does, Hugh Jackman.2 Meanwhile, Fearne Cotton has created a whole mindfulness range3 and the mindfulness apps, such as HeadSpace and Calm, are reporting record demand.4 It seems people, the world, can’t seem to get enough of mindfulness. What is mindfulness? According to Mindful, the Foundation for a Mindful Society, it’s: ‘The basic human...

Pharrell Williams once sang a whole song about it, there’s a whole list dedicated to celebrating it, and there’s an entire movement focused on making more of it happen. Being happy is something we can all do. But for one reason or another, it’s not...

Stop and just…be… How often have you done that over the last week, the last month or the last year? Probably not as much as you’d like to have done, right? Maybe because you’ve just been too busy to think about it, let alone do...

Social anxiety is more than just occasional nerves. Social anxiety definition: the NHS defines social anxiety as ‘A fear that does not go away and affects everyday activities, self-confidence, relationships and work or school life.’1 What is social anxiety?  Social anxiety can be defined as...

Are you feeling anxious? You’re not alone. An estimated 1 in 6 adults in the UK have experienced symptoms of a common mental disorder like depression or anxiety in the past week, with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) being the most common.1 What is anxiety? The...

Young or old, anxiety can affect us all. It can happen at any time; we can experience it once or twice, or we can feel it on multiple occasions. Anxiety, which is usually characterised by feeling unsettled, worried or afraid, is our body’s natural response...

Anxiety takes many forms – and it can be useful to identify which type of anxiety you or a loved one may be dealing with. Here’s a run-down of the most common different types of anxiety. Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) GAD is the most common...

If you’ve heard that turning the tap to blue while you’re in the shower could actually be good for you, you’re not wrong. While steaming hot showers feel wonderful after a long day at work or a tough workout, cleaning your skin and hair with...

Are you a natural ‘morning person’, or do you love a lie-in? Do you thrive on six hours’ sleep, or are you a nine-hours-a-night type? Have you noticed this changing over the years, or have you had a similar sleep pattern for as long as...

Stress is a natural part of life. A little mild stress isn’t a bad thing – it’s what keeps us alert. A manageable level of stress also motivates us, helps keep us safe and encourages us work towards long-term goals.1 However, when we talk about...

Blisters or soreness of the tongue can be quite debilitating. It can be uncomfortable, even painful, to speak and eat, making them very hard to ignore to get on with your daily life. Most causes of tongue blisters are not a reason for concern1. Many...

Spending 15 minutes each morning flowing through some yoga poses can help to improve your flexibility, core strength, and balance – which makes it a great addition to your morning routine.1 Why is yoga in the morning beneficial? Studies have shown that yoga can help...