Tag: Health
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week 2017 is taking place from 8 – 14 May and aims to highlight why good mental health is only being experienced by a minority of the UK’s population. In a March 2017 study on Mental Health entitled Surviving or Thriving, the Mental Health Foundation found only 13% of respondents reported living with high…
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Four simple steps to stop being hard on ourselves
Mindful has recently drawn attention to the RAIN meditation, a mindfulness technique to address feelings of insecurity and unworthiness and encourage self-compassion. The acronym was originally created around 20 years ago by Michele McDonald and follows four steps of practising mindfulness, as outlined below: Recognise what’s going on Allow the experience to be there, just as it is…
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FHT members support the 2017 London Marathon
Following the great success of the 2017 London Marathon, FHT therapists offered their services to help tired runners on behalf of two leading charities, the MND Association and the Stroke Association. The 2017 London Marathon, which took place on 23 April, saw a record number of competitors take to…
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Sports therapist Nicholas Flanagan reveals why he chose a career in care
Following the release of the FHT’s second ‘My therapist helps me…’ case study, we have caught up with sports therapist Nicholas Flanagan who revealed why he chose a career in care. Why did you decide to train as a sports therapist? ‘I started my journey on a…
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Obese people have lower pain threshold, new research shows
An extra layer of fat won’t provide a cushion against pain – in fact, obese people are more sensitive to pressure pain than those who are not overweight, and they are equally susceptible to extremes of hot and cold. A new study, carried out at Leeds Beckett University, highlights the differences in pain response between…
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New film reveals scientists and the public have been misled over homeopathy
A new documentary premiered on April 6 presenting evidence that the world-renowned government research institute NHMRC misled the public in a 2015 report on the effectiveness of homeopathy which made headlines around the world1-3. Based on extensive research, the new film – “Just One Drop” – premiered at the Curzon Soho, London and features the…
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How different generations get their dopamine fix
Our culture is geared towards short and fast rewards, sending dopamine levels into overdrive. Dopamine, aka the sex, drugs and rock and roll chemical, is running riot in our modern-day culture. To coincide with Stress Awareness Month (April) DW Fitness has looked at how different generations get their dopamine fix. What is dopamine? Dopamine is…
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British barber celebrated by Prime Minister with ‘Points of Light’ Award after raising awareness of men’s mental health
An inspirational barber who set up his own men’s mental health awareness and suicide prevention movement has been awarded a ‘Point of Light’ Award by Prime Minister Theresa May. Tom Chapman’s Lions Barber Collective is turning barbershops into safe spaces for men using the opportunity of a regular haircut to start conversations about mental health.…
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Unmanageable GP workloads at ‘critical point’, new report warns
“My job makes me feel utterly, totally stressed, depressed and suicidal. I realise I have to change something soon to save my sanity.” “Not being able to deliver safe or quality care is both demotivating and frightening – how long before I make a major mistake, because I am just too drained and shattered to…
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Oh happy day
Today is the United Nations International Day of Happiness. The UN has celebrated this since 2013 and uses this day to celebrate the importance of happiness in the lives of people throughout the world. The UN believes that sustainable development goals that seek to end poverty, reduce inequality and protect the planet are the key…
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Quote of the week
“One small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” – Unknown What is your favourite quote of the week? Comment to rate this week’s now!
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Parents may need more support to safely sleep their babies
A recent survey by the charity the Lullaby Trust has revealed that more than half of parents are unsure of how to lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). This suggests that parents may need more support in learning the fundamental steps to avoid putting their babies at risk. The charity outlines concern…
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