Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com By Seyma Calisgan Wondering if you should start yoga? But don't know what it is or where to begin? Let’s get you started! Yoga is a comprehensive wellness approach that incorporates physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation. It comes from Sanskrit word ‘yuji,’ which means unity. Yoga has been gaining … Continue reading Why try Yoga?
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What to expect when you’re expecting during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
By Lucy Hulme When the UK went into lockdown in March 2020, the government introduced novel social distancing measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. These new measures emphasised the stay-at-home order. However, maternity care is one of many health services that cannot be wholly delivered online. Maternity care had to adapt. The new social … Continue reading What to expect when you’re expecting during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The Four Humours of Wellbeing
By Jack Sharpen New Year's Tricks It’s been less than a month and I’ve already broken the sacred oath. Two casual sips into an IPA and dry January, one of my few new year’s resolutions, was over without realising. These promises we swear to ourselves every solar cycle are often inspiring, motivating and (on my … Continue reading The Four Humours of Wellbeing
Winter Warmer Winner
It's been delayed. But we are happy to announce the winner of our Winter Warmer competition! Charlotte Mellor, a Cancer Research UK PhD student has delightfully thrown together her edition of Winter Warmer #7 - After Eight Peppermint Hot Chocolate. This has won her a £10 gift voucher to Costa. P.S. We are loving her … Continue reading Winter Warmer Winner
Runspiration!
Naomi Phillips @NaomiPhillips95 As we’ve all been confined to our houses, keen runners and complete running newbies alike have been making the most of the sunny weather and taking the opportunity to get out of the house and get their legs moving. However, just as I’ve grown very bored of my room, my usual routes … Continue reading Runspiration!
Tips on how to overcome the lockdown blues
Tarnjit Sidhu@TarnjitSidhu Lack of control and unpredictability = high stress Research shows that stress levels rise when predictability and control over a situation are low. Lockdown is the perfect example of this –we have no control over the current situation, and there is great unpredictability around when lockdown will end. On top of this – … Continue reading Tips on how to overcome the lockdown blues
Why a good night’s sleep is important no matter our age
Although the British summer is back to rain clouds and gale-force winds, there are still plenty of other reasons to find yourself struggling with sleep. Work, money worries, British politics, or the thought of an existence without cauliflower cheese (https://www.theguardian.com/food/2019/aug/12/cauliflower-shortage-uk-extreme-weather). Regardless of the reason, sleep is a fundamental need for all. Even bees struggle if … Continue reading Why a good night’s sleep is important no matter our age
‘En-doh-mee-tree-oh-sis’. En-do-mee-tree-what???
This article discusses endometriosis, periods and menstrual health. Following the success of the University of Manchester’s collection for menstrual products for Emmeline’s Pantry during the International Women’s Day events, we got thinking about the wider issues associated with menstruation. There is increasing awareness of periods and some incredible work is underway to end period poverty … Continue reading ‘En-doh-mee-tree-oh-sis’. En-do-mee-tree-what???
How to Tackle Your New Year’s Resolution?
Author: Jason Chu We welcome 2019 with the usual chant - New year, new me It's time for that New Year's Resolution. This age-old tradition dates-back to Babylonians entering the new year by promising to their gods that they would return borrowed objects and to pay their debts. Today, it is more concerned with an annual … Continue reading How to Tackle Your New Year’s Resolution?
7 Healthy Sleep Habits
So what's the big deal with sleep? It's an unavoidable necessity which takes up about a third of our lives. And despite this time-consuming significance, we don't really understand it that well. Every part of our biology is dependent on a good night's sleep. Everything from regulating our immune system to consolidating our memories. However, … Continue reading 7 Healthy Sleep Habits
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