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Brits 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%) and watching TV (50%) since the lockdown, while a quarter of (25%) gamers...

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Brits 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...
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British 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...

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How 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...
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Hard 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...
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Two-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.
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Five 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...
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Look 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...
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Gym-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...
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Mental 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...
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Londoners 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...
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Betting and Gaming Council announce full advertising ban during Covid-19 lockdown

The announcement is the latest in the series of measures taken as part of the BGC's 'Ten Pledges for Covid-19' campaign revealed in March.
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Endurance challenger shares tips for staying positive with little or no social contact

With the UK announcing an extended period of lockdown due to the coronavirus, Jenny Tough, solo adventure specialist and Shand Cycles ambassador, has unique insight into the challenges many...
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Eight ways to de-stress while working remotely

Many employees, across a range of professions, will already be used to working remotely and will be able to cope with the challenges that come with it, but for...
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National Tea Day aims to combat isolation with 10,000 par-tea pack pledge

With an estimated 9 million UK residents suffering from loneliness, there has never been a more important time to bring people together over a cup of tea.
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How to manage stress and anxiety and avoid putting our bodies in fight or flight mode

We have now been given the chance to physically slow down by staying at home, so this is the perfect chance to actually take stock and start to notice...
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BBC Radio 5 Live helps keep older audiences fit with short daily workouts

The 10 Today exercise classes are aimed at older listeners to boost wellbeing, mobility and balance during what may be a difficult and lonely time for people who are...
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The Lions Barbers create mental health app for hairdressers

A brand new BarberTalk app which has been developed by mental health and suicide prevention charity, The Lions Barber Collective, will be a new safe space for the hair...
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Top City of London gyms with online workout classes

Keeping up or even establishing a new workout routine is incredibly important now that we are all being cooped up inside. Here are some of the best online workouts...
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How bosses can help staff manage stress when working remotely

This is a time when managers and business owners need to step up and ensure that their staff are not only being productive, but are taking care of their...
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The Bike Project offers free online maintenance classes to NHS staff

The Bike Project have launched their online servicing sessions, offering free access to NHS staff while continuing to meet their social targets by providing bikes to refugees.
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Being active on social media helps cope with isolation

BPS cyberpsychologists say being active on social media will help you cope with isolation - here are some tips on how to best use these platforms while staying at...
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How to cope with pregnancy during the COVID-19 Crisis

The team over at Lil-Let's has given us this comprehensive guide for pregnant women wanting to stay healthy and prepared while the COVID-19 crisis continues.

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