Health

Training for a triathlon is a challenging and rewarding experience that requires a combination of physical and mental preparation. I recently signed up for a Triathlon and my research found that many people my...

Regular readers will know about my recent interest in sleep and more accurately the importance of sleep. I have written a lot about the benefits of sleep, as well as looking at the amount of time adults spend...

It may come as no surprise that I have many projects on the go at any one time. Blogging, working, parenting, and self-improvement all have various micro-projects that I need to juggle in a given day. In my...

The average UK adult spends over 34 days a year in bed awake, playing games on their phone, watching TV and more UK adults spend an extra 16 hours in bed each week awake, equating to almost 35 days each...

The end of a relationship can be an emotional rollercoaster, and it isn’t always easy to think straight or feel optimistic about the future. Even if you’re relieved that the relationship is over, that...

Now could be a perfect time to get into the medical supply business. Contrary to what many people may think, getting into this type of business is not that difficult and it doesn't require that much of an...

Anyone who has read 'Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus' by John Gray will understand the many differences between men and women and how these two alien species react to the world in different ways....

Road cycling is both an effective way to improve and maintain your fitness and a fun and relaxing pastime. Cycling can be included as part of your daily life as a way to get from A to B, and it is also a...

Now working from home is commonplace across the world, I needed to up my home office game. I had seen standing desks around and I must admit that whilst the theory behind standing up whilst working was...

People decide to pursue a nursing career for a variety of reasons. Some find their calling in helping people in the time of need and making their lives better. Others are fascinated by growth prospects –...

No matter how close you are adhering to your quarantine guidelines, many of us are looking for anything that will help give additional insight. Rapidly proving to be a popular piece of kit, pulse oximeters are...

Writing for a living isn’t easy. Whilst plenty of people have a way with words and can craft a nifty sentence, story or character, the key to being a successful writer boils down to focus and...

  Do you have a partner, daughter, or friend that is going through a difficult time? It is always upsetting to watch a loved one struggling, whether this is a mental health problem, drink and drug...

  If you say the word ‘hemp’, most people will instantly assume you mean cannabis - but actually, although they look remarkably similar, hemp is a completely different strain of plant, and very...

Working out has many benefits, but sometimes we find it hard to go to the gym or do any other workouts. Besides lack of motivation and inadequate time, people also cite bad weather as a reason for not working...

Lately, the topic of medicinal cannabis is on everyone's lips. Every time we see more pharmaceutical companies are interested in research and the different uses that can have both in health and in other...

According to recent statistics, somewhere between 10% and 20% of women suffer from ‘perinatal’ mental health issues at some point in their pregnancy, or within the first twelve months of giving birth....

When you are a parent, you know only too well the long nights of looking after a child who has a temperature, a heavy cold, or a vomiting bug. As adults, we have learned how to cope when we feel ill, but...

Being a dad is a tough job, but that doesn’t make it any less rewarding. The only issue is that between parenting and your career, it can be incredibly difficult to focus on other crucially important areas...

The subject of drug addiction can be a tricky one for parents to discuss. You may worry about lecturing your kids or making them feel uncomfortable. However, it’s important to educate them from a young age...

Everyone needs to be alone sometimes, and when you’re a parent that alone time is even more important (and even more precious) than ever before. Spending some time alone, away from the stresses and strains...

  For parents, knowing that your child is fighting with addiction can cause a variety of negative emotions. It is also difficult knowing just how you can help. The symptoms can often make the problem...

Without good health, you won’t have the energy for your day-to-day life. That being the case, what is the solution? You need to get into a habit of choosing the beneficial alternative to everything that you...

Being a parent means that you sometimes have to wear many hats. It could be anything from being a storyteller to becoming a personal chef for your kids. Another hat that you’re going to have to wear at...

For most people, fitting in an exercise class or going to the gym is hard enough with work and living your day-to-day life. However, when you also have to deal with picking the kids up from school or getting...