January: Stay warm, stay cosy, and stay connected
5 simple steps to look after your mind this January
January 10, 2021
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Can A Nap Boost Your Brain Health?
Yes! Research has shown that catching a few Zzzzz during the day can be good for your brain. A number of famous names are notable for their love of napping. Sir Winston Churchill managed on just four hours sleep a night during World War Two — but insisted on a two
August 13, 2020
How to de- stress
Stress is very common at the moment with so much uncertainty and a lack of control so it’s no wonder that we are frazzled and left feeling exhausted. Many people are on the redundancy rollercoaster too, which can understandably hit confidence, sap energy and create worries about
July 23, 2020
Magnesium – why you need this in your life.
Modern life is particularly draining at the moment and sometimes we need a little help keeping calm, focussed and on the ball. Brain fog can come on when we’re not firing on all cylinders. A good balanced diet, quality sleep, which is restorative and being
July 23, 2020
Is lack of sleep causing you stress?
Three solutions to help you get some shut eye. According to the UK Sleep Council working from home is having a negative impact on our sleep. This is due to working longer hours, juggling childcare, looking after our parents and the demarcation lines of when work begins and ends becoming blurred.
July 23, 2020
Anxious about getting back to work in the new normal?
Whilst the Sunday Scaries used to be limited to the end of the weekend feeling, we are now in a whole new world when it comes to the prospect of returning to work and what that means in terms of our mental and physical health.
July 2, 2020
How to sleep in a heatwave
How to sleep in a heatwave: the science says to drink this hot drink before bed in hot weather There’s nothing worse than not getting a good night’s sleep and at the moment with the UK temperatures hitting the high notes, it can be tricky to get
June 26, 2020
How does the New Normal feel for you?
As we slowly start to emerge from lockdown, how can we rebuild confidence, positivity and support our mental wellbeing ? As a GP and a Mum and wife, I know only too well the anxiety we can face when we are about to take on the ‘new
June 25, 2020
Anyone for a Round?
“The more I practise, the luckier I get” Gary Player With summer here and lockdown restrictions being lifted in outdoor sports, now might be a good time to head to your local golf course and play a round.Golf is good not only for your physical
June 19, 2020
4 ways what we eat can affect our sleep
Sleep is one of the most important things we can do to look after out brain health. Not only does regular quality sleep help us feel better in ourselves, it is also important for our memory and immune system. What we eat can affect our
June 2, 2020