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The Mistral, Crete’s premier boutique-style hotel for independent solo travellers, offers unique breaks themed on yoga, relaxation, wellbeing and healthy Mediterranean cuisine. Yoga, relaxation, and the chance to discover more …
A new report from recruitment specialist Randstad reveals that British workers put their wellbeing above work. According to the Randstad work monitor report, 35% of people would rather be unemployed …
Campaigning charity Make Space for Girls says parks and public spaces don’t work for teenage girls. Most outdoor facilities in the country are primarily used by boys, leaving girls without …
What are the benefits of walking? If you’re like most people, your answer probably involves losing weight and improving heart health. While these are both accurate statements, there is much …
The Internet is full of health advice, and one piece of commonly repeated advice is to drink six to eight glasses of water per day. But do we need that …
The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the introduction of extreme measures that have served as attempts to restrict the spread of SARS-CoV-2 across the globe. These measures, such as national lockdowns, …
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems. It can lead to a wide range of emotional and physical problems. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat depression. …
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also called Myalgic encephalomyelitis, is a debilitating disorder characterised by long-term fatigue and other symptoms that can make it hard to do everyday activities. What is …
Mindfulness meditation has become one of the most popular forms of meditation in recent years. Many benefits come with practising mindfulness, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving mental clarity and …
There are many benefits to yoga. Yoga can help you lose weight, tone your body, and improve overall health. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at …
Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, affecting around 1/3 of people. While there are many methods of treating insomnia, falling asleep fast is one of the goals for many …
New research suggests chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) affects far more schoolchildren than was thought and may be a key reason for time off school. Previous estimates suggested around one to …
For most people, flu is unpleasant but not serious and doesn’t have long term effects on wellbeing. . You will usually recover within a week. However, certain people are at …
October is internationally known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the past 19 years, October has been used to highlight the subject, raise funds and research and encourage women to …
More than 2 million people in the UK have diabetes, and people from some cultures, including African Caribbean communities, have a higher risk than the rest of the population. Diabetes …
Menstrual cramps are caused by a substance called Prostaglandin F2 Alpha (PGF2 Alpha). Research has discovered that this is released as the lining of the womb breaks down during the …
Disease from smoking was once a male domain but the evidence is now clear – women have caught up really quickly. Figures for smoking and smoking-related disorders (and consequently deaths) …
Imagine working only four hours a day, nine months a year and earning all the money you need to do exactly what you want with all your free time. Does …
