Stress Management

Because it’s time we all unplugged and reconnected to real time… Is your partner too busy gazing at his mobile to make eyes at you? Are your kids more into playing with iPads than each other? Screens, apps, programmes... digital devices have wormed their way into every area of work and play – and that might not be a good thing. Could it be time your household had a digital...

Because it can work in unusual ways… With eight out of 10 Britons feeling stressed during a typical week and one in ten stressed all the time (sound familiar?), you think we’d all know the signs. But the body deals with pressure in unique ways...

We’re living with stress in epidemic proportions, and children are affected too – but they show it in very different ways to us adults What's the story? While most of us can (just about) cast our minds back to the highs and lows of our...

Give your mind and body the TLC it deserves While there are those who love a good cleanse and those who argue the body does it anyway, there’s no denying turning some much-needed focus on “you time” works wonders for body, mind and soul. Try...

With children as young as six experiencing stress in school because of exams or academic failure, it’s time to be mindful about young people’s mental health. Here, we help you understand how to recognise stress symptons in your child, establish a healthy routine to combat...

Essential oils are extracted from the petals, leaves, bark and roots of plants, and offer a natural remedy for feelings of stress. This can be beneficial if you feel stressed regularly and don’t want to rely on medication, or if you want short term relief...

Some scents have the power to soothe us whilst others leave us feeling uplifted and energised. Evidence shows that using scented essential oils in aromatherapy could be an effective way to provide natural relief from stress and anxiety[1]. Here, we explain how different smells can...

You may have heard that regular exercise can help to relieve stress and fight anxiety and depression. But how does exercise help you feel less stressed, and what are the best types of exercise to combat stress? Read on to find out more about how...

Why is weight loss different for women and men? The fundamentals of weight loss are the same no matter who you are. If you eat less than your body burns (or burn more than you eat!), the mathematical equation will make you lose weight. Calories...

Unplanned weight loss can happen for lots of reasons, and we want to put your mind at ease. Have you recently lost some weight without meaning to? If you’ve dropped a few lbs without embarking on a diet, you need to know why this can...

Believed to regularly affect one in every three people in the UK, insomnia makes it difficult for sufferers to fall or stay asleep. Read on to find out more about this common sleep disorder. What is the definition of insomnia? People with insomnia struggle to...

Although the usual amount of sleep for most adults is thought to be an average of seven to nine hours a night, many of us regularly fall short. Find out how much sleep is right for you and how to identify any sleeping disorders. How...