In a culture of health-consciousness and paying heavily into skin care, it is often pressed upon on us to be wary of spending too much time in the sun on a hot day. What’s more dangerous, though, is becoming deterred from venturing outside at all.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) recently commissioned research to quantify the impact of arts and heritage on physical and mental wellbeing, as well as the monetary value of these benefits. The research, which analysed data collected from 13 groups of people, was undertaken by Frontier Economics and University College London-based World Health Organization Collaborating […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]