Regular physical activity can improve adolescents’ mental health and help with behavioural difficulties, research suggests. Engaging in regular moderate to vigorous physical activity at age 11 was associated with better mental health between the ages of 11 and 13, the study found. Physical activity was also associated with reduced hyperactivity and behavioural problems, … [Read more...] about Physical activity can help mental health in pre-teen years
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Miriam O’Callaghan launches ‘Row Your Demons’ on World Mental Health Awareness Month
Miriam O’Callaghan launched the ‘Row Your Demons’ challenge, as part of World Mental Health Awareness Month. The fundraiser is in aid of Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, which offers free one-to-one counselling sessions and free support groups 365 days a year. The ‘Row Your Demons’ fundraiser is asking people across the country to use a rowing machine for half an hour … [Read more...] about Miriam O’Callaghan launches ‘Row Your Demons’ on World Mental Health Awareness Month
Study reveals effects of probiotics on gut health plus cognitive, mental and heart health
With the pandemic making Brits more acutely aware of their health than ever, a new study[1] commissioned by the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) – The role of prebiotics and probiotics in human health: a systematic review with a focus on gut and immune health – has turned the spotlight on the far-reaching effects that probiotics and prebiotics can have, … [Read more...] about Study reveals effects of probiotics on gut health plus cognitive, mental and heart health
“COVID 19 is more than a physical virus, it’s a psychological one as well”….Brent Pope speaks out ahead of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Summit
Next week is Mental Health awareness week and as we find ourselves in grips of a health pandemic, our mental health is being severely impacted but the support is not there. On Monday 12th October, the annual Mental Health & Wellbeing Summit takes place virtually which will provide genuine advice, coping skills, motivation and inspiration from world class speakers … [Read more...] about “COVID 19 is more than a physical virus, it’s a psychological one as well”….Brent Pope speaks out ahead of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Summit
How running can help your mental health during lockdown
Garmin Running Ambassador Martin Yelling discusses the impact running can have on mental health how it’s now more important than ever. Martin will be continuing the conversation with Dr Simon Marshall, published on our GarminUK social media channels. Running has the power to make us feel better physically, but also mentally. The benefits of exercise, and specifically running … [Read more...] about How running can help your mental health during lockdown