Category: Feeling good
You Tube’s Top 10 Romantic Film Scenes – Heath Ledger tops list
From epic kisses to emotional declarations of love, romantic scenes in films make up some of the most memorable moments in movie history. Luxury holiday company Kuoni has trawled through hundreds of the most famous romantic film scenes to discover which is the most loved by the public. YouTube ‘like’ data was analysed to pinpoint the most…
5 Ways to Encourage Independence in Elderly Relatives
One of the most challenging things about getting older is the feeling that you’re losing your independence. This is natural due to health issues and the decrease in mobility that inevitably comes with age. Encouraging elderly relatives to remain independent for as long as possible has many benefits. It will enhance their cognitive and physical…
1 in 4 TikTok fitness influencers giving wrong advice
New research has been released that reveals that one in four fitness influencers on TikTok are giving incorrect workout advice, despite increasing demand for useful 'FitTok' content during lockdown. Money.co.uk worked with qualified personal trainer, Maiken Brustad, to analyse hours of fitness content on the video-sharing app and grade them based on the techniques…
4 in 10 Brits ‘never gone so long without holiday’
Four in 10 Brits said the past year is the longest they have ever gone without a holiday – taking an enormous toll on their overall mood and wellbeing. A study of 2,000 adults found that prior to the pandemic, they would have enjoyed a holiday or mini-break from their daily routine every four months.…
5 land exercises for more power in the pool
Want to make sure you are in great shape and have plenty of power when you eventually return to the pool? Here are five exercises which should help... For competitive swimmers, life during lockdown is especially hard. Unlike other sports such as running, even playing football, swim training is difficult if you aren't actually allowed…
Spending on health and fitness apps rose 50% in 2020
Consumers turned to digital platforms for their fitness needs driving remarkable growth in the industry in 2020. According to the research data analyzed and published by Comprar Acciones, worldwide consumer spending on health and fitness apps grew by 49.7% in 2020. Moreover, based on a Washington Post report, 2.5 billion health and fitness apps were downloaded globally from January to November…
7 in 10 Brits enjoy ‘me-time’ during pandemic
Brits have learned to give themselves more 'me-time' during the pandemic, with watching a film and decluttering the house among the top ways to unwind. Research polling 2,000 adults found 72 per cent regularly manage to enjoy some alone time, with soaking in suds, taking a nap and listening to music also popular ways to…
How to Beat the Post-Christmas Comedown
Christmas is like a sugar rush. It’s incredible for a while, but the comedown can be pretty bad. Sadly, indulging too much can lead to a pretty challenging start to the New Year. If you don’t get out of your funk quickly, it’s not unusual to find January and February unbearable, and the winter weather…
White Fat: Why Bother Working Out In The Winter?
The deceptive thing about winter is that it can feel a lot colder than your weather app says it is. This is because there’s a lot of wind and rain, making the atmosphere feel so much bitter and crisp than it really is. So you may wonder why on earth would you want to workout…
3 Ways To Help Your Mental Health In Lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic has been raging for almost a year now, but that doesn’t mean we have it all figured out. Around the world, government-ordered lockdowns have kept people indoors for the best part of a year, in order to curb the rapid spread of COVID-19 and save lives. No matter who you are or…
