Harmful drinking levels have increased over the coronavirus pandemic, Public Health England data shows Addictions specialist Dr Niall Campbell explains the impact that heavy drinking can have on a person’s health and wellbeing and how Go Sober for October can help a person to readdress their relationship with alcohol Dr Campbell breaks down the week-by-week benefits that … [Read more...] about Go Sober for October: The week-by-week benefits of an alcohol-free month during coronavirus lockdown
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“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
Too Much Sitting Driving An Epidemic Of Musculoskeletal Pain
Sitting has been exposed as the new smoking, with experts calculating it kills 70,000 people prematurely every year.[1] Research from www.mindyourbackuk.com – backed by Mentholatum[2] — makers of a range of evidence-backed topical muscle and joint products and the brains behind a public health initiative - MIND YOUR BACK - reveals that millions of people are putting their … [Read more...] about Too Much Sitting Driving An Epidemic Of Musculoskeletal Pain
Warm with a hint of pain … 5 ways to manage suppleness through summer
As the majority of the country prepares for a great staycation, the prospect of sunny summer climes and warm temperatures is welcomed by many. But for some, the rise in mercury leads to undesirable joint pain that is exacerbated by the warmer weather. The phenomenon isn’t just limited to the over sixties. With some surveys suggesting that ‘more than half of British adults … [Read more...] about Warm with a hint of pain … 5 ways to manage suppleness through summer
Lockdown providing relief for childhood inactivity epidemic suggests new poll
THE LOCKDOWN may be providing some relief for the ‘global epidemic’ of childhood inactivity while also helping fight the Coronavirus, suggests a new poll into British families’ daily activities during the pandemic. Before the Coronavirus crisis set in the World Health Organisation was warning that four in five 11- to 17-year-olds around the world are not doing enough … [Read more...] about Lockdown providing relief for childhood inactivity epidemic suggests new poll