Stress Management

And what can be done to help? Under 35 and feeling anxious? You’re not alone. Generation Y – defined as the generation born in the 1980s and 1990s – is facing an anxiety crisis. A recent study found that while general levels of anxiety across society have increased, it’s people in this age group who are suffering most, with women nearly twice as likely to be affected as men. Don’t...

Switch off from the start of your hols with these top tips to unwind A quarter of all Brits take around five days to switch off on holiday, with a fifth of us saying it’s so hard to disconnect from work we never completely relax...

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...

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...

Clean sleep could be the key to a healthier and happier you The “clean” movement has embraced everything from food to beauty, and clean sleep is the new kid on the block. Based around the idea that sleep is crucial to your appetite and energy...

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...