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...
By Kedesha Vassell and Madeleine Fowler For many people, the Christmas holidays can be an indulgent period. We typically shop more, eat more animal products and consume more alcohol. January is therefore seen as the ideal opportunity to reset, adopt healthier habits and challenge ourselves to...
By Hannah Buckland, Healthy Hearts Care Planner We're now just over a week into another lockdown. Gyms and fitness studios have long been closed, daylight hours are limited, and the weather has become colder and unpredictable. These barriers to exercise are likely to deter even the...