By Harriet Renkin Life has become incredibly stressful, uncertain and challenging for us all because of COVID-19. Defined as a feeling of emotional strain and pressure, stress can occur acutely and chronically in individuals. We can experience stress in different areas of our life including, financial,...
By Jeanann Doyle and Shirin Ahmad The gyms are back! Are you as excited as we are? Although it’s great news that our gyms are deemed safe enough to return to after the risks of Covid-19, going back can feel overwhelming. Here are some tips to...
By Hannah Buckland, Healthy Hearts Care Planner There is often a perception that eating well is expensive, which can be a huge barrier for people to pursue a healthy diet. However, healthy eating does not have to cost more. In this article, we provide some top...
By Marc Gatford, Stop Smoking Advisor “Will I put on weight if I give up smoking?” is a common question raised by clients entering Kick-It's stop smoking service. If, like many of our clients, you’re concerned about adding to your waistline after you’ve given up smoking,...
By Hannah Buckland, Healthy Hearts Care Planner Detoxing claims to help our bodies rid themselves of unwanted toxins. It comes in lots of different forms – juice diets, fasting, supplements, detox teas, vitamin drips and enema cleanses to name just a few – and professes a...
By Hannah Buckland, Healthy Hearts Care Planner Are you worried about finances after Christmas, family that you can’t visit, or friends who are unwell? Are you feeling more anxious, stressed or bored lately? Whatever thoughts or emotions you are going through right now, be assured that...