Category: Health

1 in 5 Brits stop exercising at gym because of poor phone connection!

Why is it every time you go to the gym your phone signal seems to drop? It may be a bit of a first world problem, but it's still annoying nevertheless. Now leading independent network benchmarking firm Global Wireless Solutions (GWS) has confirmed our thoughts with its latest study into mobile connectivity in gyms. With…

Mental Health Awareness Week. Can Virtual Reality help with treatment?

One in four of us will experience mental health issues at some point in our life. While we are still a long way from being able to provide timely mental health treatment to everyone who needs it, VR-enabled therapy promises a new approach. We talk to Professor Daniel Freeman, Professor of Clinical Psychology at Oxford…

Mums more important than social media influencers for advice, claims survey

Brits are shunning the internet and turning to mum for life lessons and advice on beauty, fashion and relationships, according to a new survey carried out ahead of Mother's Day a week on Sunday (March 31st, 2019). Researchers who carried out a detailed study found our mums are still the number one influencer despite the…

3 Tips for Finding the Best Treatment Care for Your Loved One

Substance abuse is a real crisis across the globe. The journey towards overcoming addiction can be a hassle. Here are the top three tips to help you get started on the right note and to ensure that your loved one fully recovers from the potentially life-threatening habit: 1) Finding the Right Treatment Center Perhaps the…

Help Employees Recover From Gambling Addiction With 3 Decisive Steps

Many employers face the problem of employee addiction. Gambling addiction is no exception. Learn strategies to help an employee move toward recovery successfully. Gambling addiction affects not only friends and family of an individual but also productiveness and morale in the work environment. Just like any other compulsion, gambling addiction enslaves the suffering individual to…

How To Take Time For Yourself As A Busy Parent

When you’re a busy parent, taking time for yourself can be a difficult task. How are you supposed to fit in all of the things that you want to do, when you’re so busy trying to keep your home (relatively) clean, you have a bunch of other commitments that you need to carry on with,…

Sweet dreams! 5 sleep resolutions we should keep throughout 2019

It’s the start of a new year and while some resolutions are best left in January, others can reap lifelong benefits. Making a resolution to improve your sleep in 2019 could have a multitude of benefits, including improved mood and better mental and physical health... To help you on your way to better sleep, Neil…

Breaking Through The Isolation Of A Health Issue

When we experience a health problem, we can often feel isolated. Our families are often more than happy to help and will likely do so out of deep love for you, but many people can feel like they’re being a nuisance or another form of hindrance to their family members in this state. This is…

Top 5 ways technology can help to improve your health

We live in a digital world. This comes with both pros and cons. Pros include access to endless amounts of entertainment and information at our fingertips. Cons are that many of us are getting out much less often to exercise and stay fit and healthy.  But do health and technology have to be mutually exclusive?…