According to health researchers, taking lots of small breaks from our desks could benefit our waistlines and our hearts. The report, which was published in the European Heart Journal and was conducted at the University of Queensland, Australia has revealed that those who sat down for prolonged periods without moving tended to have a larger read more »

New research has revealed that one in seven Brits have started 2011 feeling extremely stressed, putting them at an increased risk of suffering a stroke. The poll which was conducted by the Stroke Association and Siemens and involved 2,000 participants found that around one in five women and one in 10 men felt their current read more »

A New Year is upon us and so is the opportunity for a fresh start and new beginnings. It is at this point that thousands of us make resolutions about what we want from the year ahead but unfortunately many of us are great at starting but not so good at following through. Others simply read more »

Christmas gatherings, staff parties, family dinners, pub outings and new year celebrations form the social aspect of the season that many people look forward too for the entire year, but for others it has them feeling stressed and anxious. Social anxiety is the term used to describe a condition which is characterised by high levels read more »

Some of the industry’s leading psychologists and well-being experts have come up some fantastic tips and advice on how to remain calm and collected this Christmas. Here are our top picks: Be Fashionably Early According to Professor Bernardo Carducci of the US Shyness Research Institute, ‘Shy people often slip in late so they won’t be read more »

For those who have elderly relatives living far away or indeed for the elderly themselves, the cold and icy conditions which come hand in hand with winter are always a cause for concern. Below are some great tips from the NHS about a good winter diet, and various other recommendations which will help you and read more »

Extreme planning syndrome is the term used to describe a condition which see’s individuals become obsessed with planning every aspect of their lives. Psychologist and agony aunt Susan Qulliam believes this condition is a coping mechanism which helps people to deal with uncertainly and strain because they feel that planning gives them some element of read more »

According to research carried out in the Netherlands, over 60s who keep an allotment tend to be significantly healthier than those their age who do not. Many previous studies have highlighted the benefits of green fingers, with evidence suggesting that caring for fruit, vegetables and plants can be hugely beneficial to our overall health and read more »

According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, married couples live longer and are happier and healthier than those who are not. So what are the secrets of wedded bliss? Here are a few tips from WebMD to help you on your way: Communication This sounds like a given but communication is completely underestimated. read more »

We’ve known for a long time that a good old belly laugh can turn a bad day into a good one but it seems that the benefits of laughing go far beyond just putting us in a good mood. Below is a list of the far reaching benefits of laughter, so if you were looking read more »