People experience stress in different forms every day. Studies have shown that most common cause of stress is work-related, with 4 in 5 adults frequently experiencing this. While a moderate level of stress can improve work performance and work efficiency, too much stress can lead to a negative effect on health, well-being, and overall happiness. Stress Awareness Day is an annual event which raises awareness about stress, its causes, and effects and falls onto Wednesday 6th of November this year. To raise awareness, leading cycle and e-bike insurer cycleGuard shares how riding a bike can help to combat stress. Cyclists…
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Twenty years ago, local mum Tamsin Brewis took the plunge and opened a small baby swim school in Buckingham. Fast-forward two decades, and she is celebrating Water Babies Bucks & Beds’ 20th birthday – with a whopping 33,000 little splash-makers having learned the joys of swimming along the way! After a week of birthday fun, Tamsin is taking a moment to reflect on the wonderful journey that’s led her and her team to this incredible milestone. “It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years!” said Tamsin. “I started Water Babies with just 80 clients, and now over 33,000 little swimmers…
In this winter-warming Spid the Spider adventure, Spid and friends visit the Highlands. What sets this adventure apart is its unique blend of entertainment and education for children aged 4-10 years. While delivering laughs and thrills, it also reimagines aspects of late 13th and early 14th-century Scottish history, in particular, a spidery tale involving Robert the Bruce. In the story, Spid reads about King Robert the Spid of Glenthistle in a history book, and then decides to visit his cousin, Hamish McSpid, who lives there. However, Spid and his friends have hardly arrived when strange things begin to happen. Of…
“Productivity starts with a smile,” says Jasmine Tella, founder and Face Yoga expert. “By helping employees manage stress and boost wellbeing, WORKwell is designed to create a happier, more resilient workforce and reduce the factors driving absenteeism.” Introducing WORKwell by Jasmine Tella Face Yoga: A Corporate Wellness Program That Combines Stress Relief with Team Bonding for Today’s Workforce London, UK – Jasmine Tella Face Yoga is thrilled to launch WORKwell, a corporate wellness program tailored for today’s digital workplace. Traditional wellness programs focus primarily on relaxation, but WORKwell goes further, combining scientifically supported Face Yoga techniques with team-building elements that…
With women’s football set firmly in the spotlight since the rise of England’s Lionesses to win the European Championship in 2022, there’s been much talk around what it takes to win tournaments on the world stage in the female game. Three Performance Nutritionists who’ve worked with teams in the Women’s Super League and the Lionesses, as well as youth academies in the Premiership shed light on the three biggest mistakes female footballers are making… and it’s all about fuelling for the game. 1) Not eating enough carbs Aimee Ellen O’Keeffe, is a co-founder of the Female Football Nutrition Network (FFNN)…
Taking your baby swimming for the first time can be an exciting yet anxious experience. Whether you choose to start taking your little one to the pool from a young age or if you’d rather wait a few months, the experience doesn’t have to be one that fills you with dread. In fact, studies have shown that time spent one-on-one with your little one in the pool can strengthen your bond with them and helps to release the endorphins that are so needed during the early days of parenthood. In a bid to support you to get the most out…
Cl Clocks go back on Sunday 27th October this year, which marks the season of short days, lack of sunlight during the day, dark mornings, and early evenings. This however does not stop many commuters from pedalling throughout the winter months. Riding a bike in the winter requires extra care and attention due to the unique challenges posed by cold weather, slippery roads, and reduced visibility. As the weather gets colder, cyclists need to adopt proactive measures to ensure their safety and enjoy a comfortable ride despite the challenging conditions. “Protecting your bike from all that winter can throw at…
Mia Trevorrow, the newly crowned ISKA British Champion with an impressive record of 10 wins and 5 losses, is thrilled to announce the launch of HER Fight Academy. An innovative online platform designed to empower aspiring fighters and enthusiasts in the world of combat sports. This exciting new venture goes live today! Travelling from her hometown in Cornwall, to the North West, via a stint in Thailand to learn her craft, Mia now trains under the esteemed 4 Corners Gym in Liverpool. After lacing up her first pair of gloves and starting her journey in to combat sports just four years…
As Halloween approaches, families across London prepare for one of the year’s most exciting nights, a night of trick-or-treating. But where can the kids of London score the most amount of sweets in a safe, child-friendly environment? We’ve crunched the numbers to reveal the top 10 trick-or-treating hotspots in the capital. London, being the most densely populated city in the UK is sure to have the best trick-or-treating locations, but when you take into account the crime rate, in which London’s average is 108 recorded crimes per 1000 people and the percentage of properties that are houses, which only 46% of London properties…
A vastly-experienced corporate professional and coach has published a new book that is being billed as “the essential guide for ambitious women seeking to break through barriers and achieve lasting success in their careers”. Step Up, by Sheila Starr, reveals seven game-changing strategies that have been proven to help women thrive in corporate environments. Sheila explains: ‘Many women underestimate their potential and remain in lower-level positions, a trend exacerbated by the pandemic, which saw women balancing work with increased caregiving responsibilities. The isolation of remote work led to a loss of confidence for many, leading to a lack of self-belief.…