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Health anxiety, often categorised within the OCD spectrum, manifests as an obsessional preoccupation with the idea of having or developing a serious physical illness. Those affected might fixate on any type of disease, with cancer being a common example. Individuals with health anxiety frequently convince themselves that harmless physical symptoms indicate severe medical conditions. For […]
In the last newsletter, we introduced the New Economics Foundation’s ‘five ways to wellbeing’, and focused on one of these, ‘Connect’. In this post, we shall focus on another of these pillars; namely, ‘Give’. The ‘five ways to wellbeing’ report by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) presented a set of evidence-based actions aimed at improving […]
Vitamin D, a nutrient essential for maintaining optimal health and well-being, is the focal point of this article. Classified as a fat-soluble vitamin, vitamin D is central to numerous physiological processes critical for the body’s proper functioning. Importance of vitamin D At the heart of vitamin D’s significance lies its key role in safeguarding bone […]
In the last newsletter, we discussed a recent report that highlighted how middle-aged individuals in England are experiencing the highest levels of loneliness in Europe. In this post, we shall look at the New Economics Foundation’s ‘five ways to wellbeing’, focusing on one of these ‘ways’ in particular – ‘Connect’. What are the ‘Five ways […]
In the fast-paced world we live in, stress has become a common companion for many. It is not just an unpleasant emotion; it is a physiological response that can have significant impacts on our health and well-being. However, there is a powerful tool that can help mitigate these effects: mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of […]
A recent article published in The Times sheds light on a concerning trend: middle-aged individuals in England are grappling with unprecedented levels of loneliness compared to their European counterparts. Researchers, in their exploration of this phenomenon, specifically examined those aged between 45 and 65, revealing startling insights into the prevalence and underlying causes of midlife […]
More than 1 billion people worldwide, including 880 million adults and 159 million children, are currently living with obesity, as revealed by a recent report published in The Lancet. This staggering statistic equates to approximately 1 in 8 individuals globally grappling with obesity. Alongside this alarming figure, the report highlights that about 2.5 billion adults […]
Recently, I had the pleasure of listening to an informative programme on Radio 4 that delves into the science of exercise and the perils of inactivity. This episode was the first one in a series of eight, all of which are freely available on BBC Sounds (link below). I wholeheartedly recommend giving them a listen, […]
Looking through newsfeeds daily is an exercise in critical thinking for me. There is a constant influx of articles with straplines such as “Trust me, I’m a personal trainer” or “I’m a dietitian, listen to me!”. For instance, today’s articles featured numerous headlines such as “Forget weights – build full body strength with this five-move […]
Last week, I tuned in to a radio discussion that revolved around Labour’s strategies aimed at tackling childhood health concerns in the event of a victory in the upcoming general election. In response, the Tories accused them of advocating for a ‘nanny state’. A particular remark from the debates caught my attention, focusing on the […]
