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All the latest health and wellbeing information and advice from the experts.

Four million people are enduring the early signs of hearing loss unnecessarily

Brits could be enduring unchecked hearing loss

Boots Hearingcare , the leading private hearing care provider in the UK, is calling on Brits to improve the quality of their life, with the business estimating that as many as FOUR MILLION people are enduring the early signs of hearing loss unnecessarily.

An early 2020 study showed that there were 11 million people with hearing loss in the UK - a number that is estimated to grow to...

How to enjoy alcohol while watching your weight

Relaxing and responsibly enjoying a drink is a big part of many people’s evenings, weekends and after work routines. Unfortunately, when you’re watching your figure or trying to lose weight, having a drink can all too often just become another thing to worry about.

Despite what you may think, it is possible to still enjoy a drink and lose weight at the same time – all it takes is a...

How to successfully navigate menopause in 2021

As women across the country embark on a new year and enter yet another national lockdown, taking control of the perimenopause and menopause has never been more important.

These unprecedented times can undoubtedly cause various stresses for the 13 million women currently going through the menopause. However, GEN M – the all-encompassing menopause online digital platform, urges women...

Many of us are worried about a loved one’s drug or alcohol abuse

Millions struggling to deal with a loved one’s drug or alcohol problem

This lockdown is incredibly hard for the 5 million people dealing with a loved one’s drug or alcohol abuse, warns the national charity Adfam.

The charity is calling for a “national conversation” to wake the world up to the impacts of drug and alcohol abuse during the pandemic.

85% of adults coping with a loved one’s alcohol or drug problem said the first lockdown made a bad...

How can you fit sports into your hectic lifestyle?

Working from home sounds like a dream come true, but if anything, it has made our daily routines even more hectic than usual. The fantasy of having more time to get out and run, or head over to the gym, has been ruined by the reality of the workload - who’d have thought that working from home didn’t mean we’d have any less emails in your inbox, or seemingly endless team meetings to attend?...

We are using 52 million single use plastic masks a day

Dumped Contaminated Face Masks Blight the UK Causing Health & Safety Nightmare

Litter pickers across the UK are reporting a huge increase in the number of dumped contaminated disposable face masks being spotted during their patrols, as the number of single use masks used in the UK during 2021 is feared to reach 19.5 billion.

“The scale of the problem of carelessly dumped disposable face masks is massive – we use 52 million single use plastic masks a day and...

Top 10 reasons to exercise your dog daily

If you’re a dog owner, keeping your best friend active and in shape is critical for their overall wellbeing. As with human beings, regular exercise is beneficial for the mind and body, helping to reduce stress levels, improve cardiovascular health, and keep your weight in check. Dogs can reap the same benefits from physical activity, which is why you need to get into the habit of exercising...

Loneliness in adults aged 50 during lockdown linked to worsening mental health symptoms

Covid lockdown loneliness affecting over 50's

Loneliness emerged as a key factor linked to worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety in a study of more than 3,000 people aged 50 or over led by the University of Exeter and King’s College London, and funded by The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).

Researchers had access to data going back to 2015 for participants of the...

1 in 5 Brits contemplate quitting their job due to work-related nightmares

The pandemic has changed so much in the last year, especially for employees that have had to make the switch from working in an office to working from home. While there are certainly perks to this, many are also finding a few drawbacks, including the impact that it is having on sleep.

Workplace Nightmares Common

Interestingly, a survey conducted by business card printing...

Fitness industry are taking a hit through lockdown

Tough times for fitness industry

The health & fitness industry has had to adapt dramatically to Covid-19 restrictions in 2020. Despite increased interest in keeping fit and healthy from the British public, fitness instructors and gyms were, for the most part, swapped for online classes and fitness apps during the country’s successive lockdowns.

Without a doubt, the impact on the whole industry has been huge -...

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