Everyone has ideas about how to keep warm and healthy during Winter, such as wearing layered clothing and drinking hot soups. But what other warming-ways are there to help you stay cosy and well? Beat the Winter-blues. Staying indoors during winter can lead to feelings of social exclusion, Continue Reading
New Year Resolutions! They’re good for your health.
New Year resolutions! They’re what you promise yourself to do during the year to improve your life. And while we all want to do that, such resolutions also have a bonus. They’re good for your health. Having said that, let’s be honest, healthy or not, how likely are we to keep those good intentions Continue Reading
Have a worry-free Christmas. It’s good for your health.
In late October, lots of Christmas goodies were appearing on the shelves of my local supermarket. When I remarked on this to a fellow shopper she said, “Don’t use the ‘C’ word. I’m worried about having enough money to buy presents for my kids. My credit card will ‘max out’ – yet again. The stress at Continue Reading
Smile more! It’s good for your health.
How often do you smile – really smile? If your answer is a lot, then you’re well on your way to achieving a long and happy life. Smiling is good for your health, say experts. With this incentive in mind, it could be time to exercise those facial muscles, and smile more. According to Professor Continue Reading
Mentally soar! It’s good for your health.
Do you ever get down-in-the-dumps? If so, you’re not alone. It isn’t uncommon for generally happy people to become heavy-hearted at times. However when this occurs, it’s possible to fire-up your “thought-burners” and mentally soar above sadness or disappointment. No one wants to be dejected. It’s Continue Reading
Don’t be a superwoman! It’s good for your health
If you’re a mother then you may often find yourself juggling tasks - raising children, managing a household, holding down a job, caring for elderly relatives and participating in family and community activities. Trying to fit everything into the daily schedule while remaining happy and healthy is Continue Reading
Keep thought buoyant! It’s good for your health.
Watching the nightly news can be depressing. It can leave you thinking the world’s a sad and sorry place. Even amongst acquaintances, bad news from someone may drag your spirits down. It can be tough to remain emotionally on an even keel and stay positive. No one enjoys the “sinking feeling” Continue Reading
Thought recycling! It’s good for your health.
Recycling! There’s so much we can do. These days, we can responsibly dispose of our unwanted packaging materials and green waste in household recycling bins. Also, at events such as garage sales, flea-markets and car-boot sales, opportunities abound for other useful items such as pre-loved clothing Continue Reading
Smile more! It’s good for your health.
How often do you smile – really smile? If your answer is a lot, then you’re well on your way to achieving better health, happiness, and even a longer life. Surprising as it may seem, Professor Barbara Fredrickson, says there’s growing evidence that smiles have a health-boosting effect. That’s Continue Reading
Hope is good for your mental health
Hope. It’s what’s led to the final release and freedom for three Cleveland women held in captivity and sexually abused by a man for ten years. During this time, it’s reported that two of the families held vigils. They never gave up hope that their girls would return home alive. Hope is powerful. Continue Reading