There have been many diets over the years - from protein-based diets to fruit-based diets. We are forever hearing about ketone - specifically raspberry ketones, which apparently give us a reduced craving for food. Does it actually work though? A ketone is a type of chemical. Particularly, the chemical that specifically gives raspberries their enjoyable… Continue reading
So, London has seen its fair share of fads, from Beer Yoga to men’s knitting circles and the Brompton bike. The latest is a trend that has been hitting the wire is the standing desk. The ‘Ergonomic’ standing desks (as they are known) offer a number of health benefits, which are as follows: Standing will… Continue reading
A heartwarming and inspiring story made it into the news this week and its high time! Blake Durham, a six year old boy from Stockton, made headlines with his random act of kindness at a McDonalds drive-thru. The little chap was ordering breakfast at the window, when he turned to his Mum and said he wanted “to do something… Continue reading
The NHS will provide type 2 diabetes patients with a diet of soups and shakes, following the results from multiple studies that showed positive effects on the condition. The BBC reported that “5,000 diabetics will be given access to the year-long programme which includes ‘total diet replacement products’, such as specially formulated low-calorie shakes and… Continue reading
CBD is the new buzzword in beauty, but what exactly makes it so successful? A press release from CBD company CanaFarma in the US claims that the market could reach up to $3.48 billion in skin care alone within the next six years. CBD is derived from hemp oil (not marijuana) and is not psychoactive,… Continue reading
Throughout covid-19 I found myself getting lazier and lazier, walks looked to me like a boring alternative to an exciting lunch with my friends and a glass of bubbly in hand but what I wasn’t realising was the impact this was having on my mental health. ‘A study of nearly 350,000 medical records showed that… Continue reading
This time next week, a ski resort in Lapland will stage the first ever ‘Tree Hugging World Championships’. Set up to fight deforestation, representatives from 9 countries compete in 3 events; from speedhugging to freestyle & most dedicated. Anyone can take part virtually, just by uploading your most creative / emotional entry here. "We are… Continue reading
It’s a sticky conundrum. Even the ‘to-be-or-not-to-be’ whether to go ahead with travel in the first place. The FCO advice is probably where it is most helpful right now. FCO is the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and for example is recommending the following for New Zealand – ‘The Foreign & Commonwealth Office currently advises British… Continue reading
Covid-19 has impacted all of our lives and with the government guidelines seeming to change daily, mental health is becoming a priority in the UK. Job uncertainty, not knowing if/when you could see relatives again, and long-term isolation has had a detrimental impact to many people’s wellbeing. The University of Bath conducted research into the… Continue reading
This week the UK government launched their Better Health campaign; encouraging people to lose weight, beat COVID-19 and help protect the NHS. “Nearly two-thirds of adults are classed as overweight, with more than a quarter deemed obese.” NHS Digital Junk food ads before 9pm are banned, along with “buy one get one free” promos and… Continue reading
