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January 25, 2021|Health & Wellbeing

Working from home tips

Seven top tips for working from home during lockdown With the UK in continued lockdown, more people are working from home than ever before. However, working from home isn’t without its challenges and hopefully, our top tips will help make working from home during this time a little bit easier for you. 1. Stay social – Make sure you are still talking to people. Whether you’re talking to people within your household or set up video calls with any team members or even just friends or f

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January 21, 2021|Health & Wellbeing

Super Smoothies

Smoothies have become an on-the-go staple for health-conscious eaters, are easy to make, filled with fruits and veggies, and are ready in seconds. But not all smoothies are created equal. In fact, many store-bought smoothies are loaded with excess sugar and calories. Is it healthy to have a smoothie for breakfast? Smoothies can make a healthy breakfast if you have a good balance of ingredients and nutrients—including protein, carbs, and healthy fats. Smoothies that heavily rely on veggies over

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January 19, 2021|Health & Wellbeing

Benefits of Vitamin C

Have you heard about the health benefits of vitamin C? Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, has long been believed to support immunity and offers other benefits too. It is important to understand the sources of vitamin C. Fruits and vegetables like broccoli, strawberries, and guava have vitamin C. Vitamin C is one of the many nutrients found in a nutritious, well-balanced diet. Vitamin C plays a crucial role in skin health, immune function, and more. 1. Vitamin C and Skin Health To help maintain sk

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January 18, 2021|Health & Wellbeing

Key to good health

Five reasons water is so important to your health Adequate hydration is essential for your body to function and often overlooked. We all know it is important, and we all know we should be doing it. But do we know why? Well, for starters, water makes up 60 percent of your total body weight, and a startling 90 percent of brain weight. Adequate hydration is essential for your body to function at all, let alone optimally. But if that isn’t enough to convince you, here are five fantastic reasons

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January 18, 2021|Health & Wellbeing

Rebuilding life after bereavement

A Leeds entrepreneur who lost everything whilst supporting her sister though terminal cancer hopes to inspire others by revealing how she rebuilt her life. January 2021 marks the second New Year anniversary for Lia Zorzou, 46, without her sister. She is now on a mission to help other business owners to reclaim their own identity. "When we first received the cancer diagnosis, my mother turned to me and said: 'Thank God your sister has you to help her. Where would we be without you right now" sa

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January 15, 2021|Health & Wellbeing

Cancer Research UK urges Yorkshire to unite for world cancer day

People in Yorkshire are being urged to show support on World Cancer Day for everyone affected by the disease. Cancer Research UK is calling on the public to donate or wear one of the charity’s Unity Bands with pride on Thursday, February 4. Every year, around 31,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in Yorkshire and The Humber.* Wearing a Unity Band is a way of showing solidarity with those affected. Available in three different colours – pink, navy and blue – it can be worn in memory of a love

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January 15, 2021|Health & Wellbeing

Urgent appeal for foster carers in Leeds

Due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19, Foster4Leeds, Leeds City Council’s fostering service, are urgently seeking to increase the number of foster carers available to care for children and young people throughout the city. The council works extremely hard to continually recruit local foster carers. The number of families fostering with Foster4Leeds has grown substantially during the last decade and is currently at the highest it’s ever been. However, the number of children and young people need

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January 13, 2021|Health & Wellbeing

Make a date for some self love

February is officially the month of love, and this year self-love is the focus for a special virtual event taking place in aid of Smart Works Leeds, the charity supporting women back into employment. Founded by Miss Lubna Khan-Salim, a Yorkshire based surgeon and business owner of skin clinic, Time to Bloom, the Make a Date with You online wellness event will include include a series of interactive talks and panel discussions from a range of inspiring female experts. Taking place on Friday 12t

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January 9, 2021|Health & Wellbeing

Nail care tricks

Do you dream of having perfectly-manicured hands all year round, but find that as soon as there’s even a hint of chill in the air, your nails start to chip and flake? Exposure to cold weather can cause nails to dry out however it does not have to be this way. Inevitably, a trip to the nail bar is not an option at the moment however looking after your hands during the colder months will help you can keep your nails in tip-top condition. Here are five easy winter nail care tricks to make sure yo

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January 8, 2021|Health & Wellbeing

Banish the blues

Beating the "January Blues" January can feel like the gloomiest month of the year. Add to that cold weather, short days, Christmas debts and now inevitably seeing less of friends and family, and it's no surprise that people can find themselves feeling miserable and low. Here are some suggestions to help banish the blues. Make the most of the daylight While it might not always seem appealing due to the cold weather, being outdoors in the sunlight can make you feel better and give you more

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January 8, 2021|Health & Wellbeing

Dry January

Dry January The concept of Dry January originated in the UK in 2013, when a non-profit group called Alcohol Change UK started the movement with the goal of raising money for alcohol abuse awareness and treatment. The trend caught on around the globe, with a significant number of people choosing to take part in Dry January as a way to simply drink less or reset after a month or two of over indulging. To successfully abstain from alcohol for an entire month, it is important to understand your “w

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January 6, 2021|Health & Wellbeing

Pledging to try a vegan diet

Since 2014, Veganuary has inspired and supported more than one million people in 192 countries to try vegan for January – and beyond. Veganuary is a UK non-profit organisation that encourages people worldwide to try vegan for January and beyond. During the 2020 campaign, more than 400,000 people took the pledge to try a vegan diet, while more than 600 brands, restaurants, and supermarkets promoted the campaign, and launched more than 1200 new vegan products and menus in the UK market alone. Pe

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