Quick Question – How soon can I swim after giving birth?
Welcome to the first post in my new series Just a Quick Question where I answer every day concerns, niggles and frequently asked health questions. I have a long list of…
Just a Quick Question …
Questions, health niggles, uncertainty; friends and family often ask me things about their health. They usually start with an apology, “Sorry, I know people must ask you things all the…
An Evening With Cumbrian Girls Can
I’m getting more and more opportunities to share what I know and think through public speaking, to groups, large and small and it’s something that I really enjoy … after…
Change is hard – how to make successful changes.
Changing your behaviour is a very difficult thing to do. How many times have you set a New Year’s resolution only to break it before the end of January? I’ve…
Winner at the BMA Medical Book Awards 2018
I’m still feeling stunned! My book Sorted: The Active Woman’s Guide to Health won first prize in the Popular Medicine category at the British Medical Association Medical Book Awards on…
What's your perfect family holiday?
The ‘family summer holiday’ is a big event in our calendar. We work hard to make sure we have two weeks away because we find this makes all the difference;…
What I learnt by having a social media detox on holiday.
I decided to have a complete break from social media while we were away on holiday this year. I use my phone and computer A LOT. I run social media…
Active Women Interview – meet Della Skeates
Knee pain is a common reason for people to stop exercising, particularly running. I recently hosted a Guest Blog by Alexandra Merisoiu who uses natural movement techniques to help people…
Tips For Being Active When You Work From Home.
Data from the Office of National Statistics showed that in 2014 there were 4.2 million people regularly working from home. With studies demonstrating reduced stress, increased happiness and increased productivity,…
Tips for Healthy Running- Guest post from Alexandra Merisoiu
I’m delighted to welcome Alexandra Merisoiu to the blog today. Alexandra has a background in Martial Arts (she still competes at international level) and a fascination with how the body…