25th – 31st May Get Outside and Notice the Beauty in Nature On Positive News, the forestry Commission has developed self-led woodland wellbeing trails to encourage people to slow down and engage with nature. The idea is to pause, notice and reflect on your relationship with nature. Another way to notice the beauty in nature is
Exercise snacking; you have probably heard that popping up in the news or online and unfortunately it does not involve food snacks! Exercise snacking is short bursts or periods of activity spread throughout the day. An exercise snack can be any activity such as high knees or squats. The time is short, hence the name
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These simple no-cook energy balls are an easy way to make a filling snack with just a handful of ingredients. Made with rolled oats, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and protein powder, they come together in minutes and can be kept in the fridge for whenever you need them. Ingredients 120 grams rolled oats
Muscle mass is the weight of your muscle tissue which usually comprises of skeletal muscle, smooth muscle (internal organs) and cardiac muscle (heart muscle). We’re usually most interested in skeletal muscle tissue which is for voluntary movement and this is what our training usually targets. Another term that you may hear is lean body mass.
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What is sedentary time? Sedentary time is a newer concept in the health world. However with the world changing and developments in technology, it has become a prominent issue for the health community and individuals too. Sedentary behaviour is any energy expenditure <1.5 METs, while sitting or lying. So in layman’s terms………not doing a lot!
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National walking month takes place annually throughout May. The month encourages everyone to focus on walking (or wheeling) daily and to think about the benefits that walking can do for our health, whether it is physical or psychological. This event first started with charity groups like Living Streets, who this year will be highlighting the
So we are all aware that we need to exercise to be healthy and most of us probably know this needs to be regular exercise. But, this is easier said than done! Starting with a new year’s resolution, or trying to get into shape for your summer holiday can provide short term motivation, but keeping
Mental wellbeing is a very popular topic in today’s world and forms an overall part of our health. It is not merely the absence of mental illness, but having a positive state of mind and body. People can then feel good, function well and deal with daily stressors. Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you
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What is healthspan? You may have heard the word ‘healthspan’ being used in many articles the last few years and wondered what this is and how it fits into your life. Firstly, let’s define a more regular term that you will have heard of; lifespan. Lifespan is how many years we live from birth until
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The UK has an ageing population which has been the trend for many years due to advances in medicines and treatment. This does not show signs of changing with the only deviation being the consequence of covid-19. As we enter 2026 the average life expectancy in the UK is 81 years old, with women having
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