At work, this can cause problems in terms of alertness (obviously) and knock on issues with stress. 1/3 of the UK population is classed as insomniacs, which includes those who can’t get to sleep as well as those waking in the night or waking early. …
The Christmas season is fast approaching, and with it the endless canapés, buffet tables and three course meals, not to mention the booze. You don’t even have to wait until Christmas proper to start bursting out of that little black dress or sharp suit. So how …
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Stress today is a well-used word! We are all exposed to it from long working hours to meeting tight deadlines, to juggling careers and parenthood, to coping with relationship and financial problems. Long-term stress can make us more vulnerable to illness, behavioural and emotional problems, …
As the weather turns chilly we start to think towards Autumn comfort food and what better way to relax and de-stress than with a delicious bowl of soup. Why not try this autumnal soup recipe? The beauty of soups is that they are warming and …
There’s no denying it anymore: It’s officially autumn. The mornings are cold, the evenings are dark, and London is playing up to its reputation on the weather front. Top this with the daily stressors of City life, public transport and an inadequate diet, and you’ll …
Breakfast pancakes are a wonderful way to start the day. These buckwheat pancakes are low in sugar and contain a good amount of protein from the egg, which helps keep you feeling fuller for longer and keeps sugar cravings at bay. Try swapping breakfast cereal for pancakes, …
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Here are 10 simple energy tips that will really help your concentration and improve energy levels at work, and in the rest of your life as well. 1. Drinking too much caffeine is an energy robber. In short term you might feel that it is …
Diabetes is increasing on a global scale. Even more concerning is the fact that you could be a sufferer without knowing it. According to Diabetes UK, between 1996 and 2010 the number of people diagnosed with diabetes increased from 1.4 million to 2.6 million. It …
So you’re 120 over 80. Or maybe you’re 140 over 90. Be honest, do you really know what that means? You’ve had your blood pressure checked. The doctor ‘hmm’s and says ‘That’s fine.’ You take a deep breath and ask, ‘What is it?’ Slowly your doctor …
Suppose that you realise that you are overweight. Perhaps you have not got back into shape after having kids or maybe you have always been a little plumper than you would like. Is it really a problem? A few curves and a couple of extra …
