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Get in touch with your sixth sense
We have all heard somebody, whether in real life or on the television, claim to have a supernatural ‘sixth sense’. You may even believe you have one yourself. The truth is you could be right. If you can stand on one leg with your arms out and pass an imaginary rock back and forth between…
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Social Health: What is it and how can we improve it?
We all know that health should be a priority in our lives but with so many different meanings attached to the word there is one aspect of our health that is often neglected: our social health. Some follow a strict exercise regimen and prioritise healthy eating. Others may focus on getting enough sleep, seeking support…
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Mountain Style: British Outdoor Clothing 1953-2000
Writer and photographer duo Max Leonard and Henry Iddon have collaborated to create the first illustrated book celebrating the history, visual heritage and style evolution of British outdoor clothing, called ‘Mountain Style: British Outdoor Clothing 1953-2000’. The book is scheduled for printing in September 2024, with the design and layout well underway. The project has…
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Move more to benefit your mental health
Next month, the UK will celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week between Monday May 13 and Sunday May 19 2024. The theme for the year is ‘moving more for our mental health’. As we all know, exercise has been proven time and again to relieve anxiety and depression by reducing cortisol levels and releasing more serotonin…
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April marks national Stress Awareness Month
This April will celebrate national Stress Awareness Month, which has been held annually since1992 to increase public awareness about the causes and effects of stress, and how to combat it. The Stress Management Society, a non-profit organisation which supports individuals and companies in recognising and reducing stress, says the theme of the year is #LittleByLittle.…
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Step out into the fresh air this Spring
Research by London School of Economics and Vitality health insurance has found that if people throughout the country set themselves a daily target of just 5,000 steps, it could save the NHS up to £15 billion each year. Walking drastically reduces the rate of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes…
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Switch screen time to reading
As the days stretch a little longer and we are surrounded by the first awakenings of Spring, this is a time for new beginnings. Why not use this time to make lasting change in our lives? It can be something as simple as reading each night to our young children. Did you know that less…
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The medicinal effect of crafting
Art and craft have long been praised for their calming qualities, but studies are beginning to prove what many of us have long suspected – crafting truly is medicinal. One such study, published by University College London’s MARCH mental health network found that engaging with the visual arts can reduce anxiety and that visiting museums…
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Does your business have ‘rizz’?
The Oxford English Dictionary’s 2023 ‘word of the year’ left many of us asking the question, “does my business have rizz”? First and foremost, let’s talk about what rizz means in case you are staring blankly at your computer screen and wondering ‘what in the Gen Z slang universe is rizz?!’ Well, Rizz is simply…