Do You Eat Breakfast?
‘Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper’. It’s impressed upon us from an early age that breakfast is the most important meal of the…
Project Allotment – an update
I blogged back in May about how we had taken a space on our village allotment during lockdown. It was a way to get us active, working together as a…
Quick Question – Can I exercise during my period?
Cramps, heavy bleeding, fatigue. Periods don’t exactly make you want to bound out of the door do they? But, is it actually ok to exercise when you have your period?…
Tips for Peri-menopausal Anxiety
My last blog talked about how common anxiety is around the menopause and how women often don’t realise that hormonal changes can be the underlying cause for their anxious symptoms…
Anxiety in the Peri-menopause
Anxiety is very common. In 2013 there were more than 8 million cases of anxiety in the UK and with the Covid-19 pandemic, there are certainly many more this year….
Quick Question – Can I run with sciatica?
I’ve been asked whether it’s ok to run with sciatica several times recently, by different people so I thought I’d answer it in my #quickquestion series. Will running with sciatica…
Quick Question – How do I check my breasts?
How do you do a breast self-examination? What should you look for when checking your breasts? What do you do if you find a breast lump? It can feel a…
Quick Question – How often should I examine my breasts?
I was examining my breasts the other day and suddenly realised that I couldn’t remember the last time I had done it. Then I felt worried that if I found…
New IGTV Channel
Twitter has long been my favourite social media channel. It’s played a fundamental role in my change of career. So many connections, opportunities and even the job advert for the…
Quick Question – Can I exercise with varicose veins?
Varicose veins, a common condition that you might have diagnosed yourself or seen your doctor about. What are varicose veins, why do they happen and how do they link with…