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Wellness520Brits ramp-up screen time at the expense of exercise during lockdown
Exercise and the great outdoors have taken a backseat as Brits have increased their gaming, phone time and TV during lockdown, according to a new survey from the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Figures show that more than half of UK adults have spent more time surfing the internet and social media (55%)...
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Wellness1244British Psychological Society launches homeworking guidance for workers and employers
In response to the huge change in working practices the British Psychological Society (BPS) has today published guidance on how to create healthy sustainable homeworking conditions for both workers and their employers. Working from home has become widespread since restrictions to control Covid-19 were introduced...
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Wellness836How to reduce your anxiety when video conferences form an important part of your day
Video conference calls have become a necessity for those working from home – in fact, meeting apps are not just playing a crucial role in keeping people connected but also in keeping them employed. And if you are looking for a new role, the chances...
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Wellness1119Hard to reach vulnerable Londoners supported in new mental health campaign
New mental health leaflets packed in emergency food and medical parcels will be delivered to 96,000 London households with limited or no internet access. The joint scheme, run by Thrive LDN and the capital’s boroughs, is designed to support vulnerable...
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Wellness1314Two-thirds of UK public has no plans to shake off bad lockdown habits
Britain is set to emerge unhealthier from lockdown, with four out of five people (81%) reporting an increase in harmful habits, including smoking, poor diet and staying up late. Yet only a third (31%) of those surveyed plan to shake off their new...
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Wellness1482Five million commuters could take to two wheels in post-pandemic rush for cycling
Britain could be on the verge of a cycle-to-work craze. An ICM poll for Shand Cycles indicates that more than one in six commuters are considering ditching other modes of transport – such as cars, trains, buses - in favour of...
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Wellness1385Look after your heart and mind during Mental Health Awareness Week
Approximately one in four people in the UK will experience mental health problems, such as anxiety, depression or schizophrenia, at some point in their lives. People with mental health challenges face an increased risk of developing heart disease. But if you are living with a mental health...
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Wellness1094Gym-going Brits saving (but still losing) pounds during lockdown
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, UK fitness enthusiasts are saving up to £90 a month on average whilst getting their fitness fix for free. Whilst the lockdown is bad news for the sports and leisure industry due to temporary closures, many Brits will save large sums...
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Wellness1592Mental health advice for staying positive and motivated when furloughed
Nearly half of people in Britain said they experienced "high anxiety" as the country went into lockdown. Those suffering the greatest level of worry were an estimated 2.6 million people who said they were struggling to pay bills. Some have...
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Wellness1036Londoners urged to take care of their mental health during lockdown
Figures released by King’s College London and IPSOS Mori, meanwhile, show that half of people (49%) feel more anxious or depressed than normal, with 38% sleeping worse than they normally do.
By Ben Brown