Addiction is something that, is stigmatised. Those who suffer from addiction are often ignored, marginalised, treated as outcasts and even sent to prison.
World Cancer Day: Close the Care Gap
The idea of World Cancer Day is to raise awareness, improve education and influence governments. Much of the suffering and many of the deaths are preventable.
National Heart Month: Look After It
February is National Heart Month. It’s about raising awareness of Heart Disease. Your heart is critically important to our health and wellbeing.
Procrastination: A Quick Guide
I have been meaning to write about procrastination for some time now, but haven’t got around to it. So, here it is. An introduction and guide.
Mindfulness: Benefits and Techniques
Mindfulness comes from Buddhist teachings and has four elements. These are Mindfulness of body sensations, feelings, state of mind and contents of our minds.
Blue Monday: But Don’t Be Sad
The third Monday of January has been designated the saddest day of the year. Known as Blue Monday, in the northern hemisphere at least.
Obesity Awareness Week: Dieting & You
The excesses of Christmas are rapidly disappearing in the rear view mirror. Obesity Awareness Week is a good time to think about dropping a little weight.
Festival of Sleep: Sleep’s Important
Have you had a restful festive period? Many of us will not have done so despite it being a holiday period. But fear not, 3 January is the Festival of Sleep Day.
Happy New Year. Got Any Resolutions?
A New Year resolution to give up something or just going back to normal is good. Even simple changes to your lifestyle can have a big impact.
Merry Christmas. Reflections on 2021
It has not been the year I hoped it would be. And with the emergence of the Omicron Co-vid variant, perhaps 2022 will be difficult too. But, Merry Christmas.