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How to go the distance during Dry January
This month is Dry January, when people around the UK stop drinking alcohol for the month and try to address the effects of overindulgence during the festive season. If you have not yet joined in, it is not too late. Drinking too much alcohol can increase your risk of high blood pressure, some types of...
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How to go the distance during Dry January
This month is Dry January, when people around the UK stop drinking alcohol for the month and try to address the effects of overindulgence during the festive season. If you...
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How to stay energised during the national Covid lockdown
Last year was exhausting. And ‘normal’ is still a long way away. That’s why we’ve been looking into all the different kinds of ways we can stay motivated, positive...
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These are some of the top fitness trends for 2021
How we workout has been totally uprooted in 2020, and London gyms have adapted with a whole host of online and in-person workouts to help boost both your physical...
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Helping students help themselves to good mental health during pandemic
Hundreds of London’s university students struggling with their emotional wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond will get help – thanks to new funding for a mental health...
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Central London Samaritans to be there for those struggling over Christmas
Christmas will be a tough time for some even without a global pandemic to deal with, say Samaritans, as the charity’s latest research reveals that being separated...
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City Wellbeing Centre’s advice on coping with continued lockdown
Trained therapists from the Square Mile's City Wellbeing Centre offer some advice on coping with a continued lockdown, to help ease both personal and professional stresses.
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Workplace stress and the challenges of working from home
Expert help is now available for City Workers facing the psychological challenges of working from home, thanks to the new City Wellbeing Centre opening last month.
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When you eat can be as important as what you eat
A new study has shown that it’s not just how many calories you eat, but when you eat them that will determine how well you burn the calories you...
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Why people are turning to digital mental health services
City of London workers are known for suffering with mental health issues more than most, with many turning to online mental health services for help.
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Young Londoners plan virtual festival for World Mental Health Day 2020
Young Londoners will be at the forefront of a virtual festival hosted by the Mayor of London's Peer Outreach Team and Thrive LDN to mark World Mental...
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Central London Samaritans make public call on World Mental Health Day
Central London Samaritans is reminding people to check in and support anyone who might be struggling during the coronavirus pandemic on World Mental Health Day. At a time when looking...
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Top beauty spots now open in the City of London
Getting your nails done, having your beard trimmed or receiving a massage can have huge effects on your mental wellbeing - that's why we are so pumped to see...
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7 ways to snack smarter, according to a nutritionist
As soon as we get into the habit of mindlessly snacking, we may find that it can take over regular mealtimes and lead to a higher intake...
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City of London gyms reopen for the socially distanced masses
The City of London is full of boutique gyms and fitness studios which have now reopened - after working hard at making it as safe as possible for people...
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Action to support the 50-70s crucial to building UK’s resilience post-pandemic, say experts
Stronger action to support those in their 50s and 60s will be crucial to building the UK’s resilience as we emerge from the Coronavirus pandemic, according to a new...
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London Marathon Charitable Trust gifts £2m to Walking & Cycling Grants London scheme
The London Marathon Charitable Trust (The Trust) has awarded Transport for London (TfL) £2million towards its Walking & Cycling Grants London scheme. The scheme enables community and not-for-profit groups across...
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Pupils returning to school will need significant emotional support
Children will need significant emotional support as they return to school, Barnardo’s says, as a poll for the leading national children’s charity suggests hundreds of thousands of children could...
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Anxiety over schools returning grows for London parents
The coronavirus lockdown has affected families in a variety of ways, with nobody impervious to the impact. But new research has identified a growing empathy between parents in London,...
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5 top tips on how to start exercising – and sticking to it
Fitness coach Michael Carpenter shares his top five tips for changing your approach to exercise. Knowing how to stick to an exercise program isn’t a walk in the...
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Seven simple steps to reach net-zero emissions by 2050
With recent stats revealing that the South East of England is still the worst offending area for...
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Faltering economy causing ‘escalation in anxiety levels’
Ignoring severe anxiety can lead to depression and be more challenging to treat and manage, a psychiatrist warned as she spoke of escalating ‘anxiety’ levels. Priory psychiatrist Dr Natasha Bijlani...
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More than half of Londoners ‘drink to get drunk’
More than half of Londoners who drink alcohol ‘drink to get drunk’, according to a new poll. The survey, carried out as the UK emerges from...