Category: Feeling good
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…
Mental Health Awareness Week: Law firm calls for social media regulations on cosmetic surgery
Stronger regulations on how celebrities and influencers use social media platforms are urgently needed in order to protect young and vulnerable people with their mental health, according to law firm Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors. It conducted a national survey of 1,010 people which found that nearly three quarters (74 per cent) of the public backed…
Fitness slackers? New survey reveals worst distance trackers ahead of London Marathon
According to Which? the Garmin Vivosmart 4 underestimates the distance you have run by over 40% New analysis from Which? has exposed the least reliable fitness trackers for measuring running distance – with one tracker underestimating the distance of the London Marathon by an astonishing 11 miles! Ahead of this…
5 Tips for Buying Supplement Stacks
Dietary supplements have gained popularity in the recent years, owing to the marketing of several benefits that they bring. However, given their widespread nature, choosing a supplement of choice can be challenging. Here are a few things to consider when evaluating the perfect supplement stack for your needs: 1) Buy From Trusted Websites Searching the…
One in five Brits now more comfortable interacting online than in real life
It's perhaps a sad indictment of our society, but not particularly surprising that one in five Brits adults now feel 'more comfortable' interacting with people online than they do face-to-face, according to new research. A detailed study found a large percentage of the population have become so used to communicating via tablets, PCs and smart…
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…
There’s More To Life Than What You’re Doing Right Now
Do you ever feel like you’re being pulled towards the life you’re living at the minute? As though you’re doing what’s expected of you, and this is the life that you’re going to have to lead for the rest of your life? It’s easy to think that life is just one big means to an…
National Sickie Day. Top 10 factors to reduce stress in your workplace
An office dog was voted as the best way to reduce stress by the workers of Norwich 1 in 3 UK office workers said that healthy snacks and drinks would increase their happiness in the workplace In a region of dog-lovers, 39% of Norwich respondents stated that an office dog would…
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…