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  • The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire by Oxford Brookes University

    Can happiness be measured? The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire attempts to do just that. Developed by Michael Argyle and Peter Hills of Oxford Brookes University, and originally published in the Journal of Personality and Individual Differences, it’s one several measures of “subjective wellbeing” (aka happiness) constructed by scientific research psychologists. It may be helpful in charting…

  • Quote of the week

    Do you have a favourite quote or saying? Image: FHT

  • Stress survey by The British Association of Anger Management

    Every year The British Association of Anger Management helps people ‘Keep Cool Over Yule’ by offering some useful strategies as part of its National Anger Awareness Month, taking place from 1st to 31st December 2014. This year, they want to encourage people to do a Stress Survey, aiming to feel the mood of the nation…

  • Photosensitive patients are at high risk of year-round low Vitamin D status, finds UK study  A study part-funded by the British Skin Foundation has found that photosensitive patients are at a high risk of year-round low vitamin D status, rather than just in the winter months. Photosensitivity disorders are characterised by abnormal skin reactions to…

  • Two lucky FHT members will win a Rockshop Wholesale Chakra Flower Pendant, worth £75 each Rockshop Wholesale is offering two FHT members a sterling silver Chakra Flower Pendant, worth £75 each (RRP). Rockshop Wholesale providers a wide range of high-quality mineral, gemstone and fossil products sources from well-established ethical sources around the globe. For entry…

  • Quote of the week via International Therapist (Issue 110 Autumn 2014) Do you have a favourite quote or saying? Image: FHT

  • FHT Members, Diane Leopard and Nia Roberts, have produced this short film to introduce their Hands 4 Wellbeing community therapy service – a social enterprise providing complementary therapies in the community in and around North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. For further details about Hands 4 Wellbeing, visit www.hands4wellbeing.co.uk (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

  • Health and wellness tips for professionals in the complementary therapy and beauty industry by Zoe Warner, FHT Student of the Year Constantly taking care of other people can be physically demanding. You may often feel too tired to look after yourself, neglecting your own health needs. Self-care is essential for the well-being and health of beauty professionals.…

  • 5 fitness trends to expect in 2015, reported by Human Kinetics At the recent IDEA World Fitness Conference in California, a number of trends were predicted to dominate the fitness industry in the following year. With people looking to focus on fitness regimes that provide maximum results from minimum time, the top five fitness trends…

  • World Action on Salt and Health calls for immediate action A NEW 2014 international survey by World Action on Salt and Health (WASH) [1] reveals that people in certain countries are still being fed double the amount of salt by popular brands as other countries – reaffirming the chaotic approach being taken by world renowned…

  • Quote of the week. Do you have a favourite quote or saying? Image: Dollar Photo Club, FHT

  • Are beauty treatments appropriate for children? Have your say… Are beauty treatments appropriate for children? With the surge in children’s pamper parties and a recent tabloid newspaper story about salons offering bikini wax treatments to children as young as nine, should there be restrictions on treating minors? Or with children maturing at an earlier age…