LiveLighter Blog

  • New fitness trend - silent walking

    • Dec 07, 2023
    • by Katie Liddiard

    Learn about what the new 'fitness trend' is all about!

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    Have a Go August

    • Jul 28, 2023
    • by LiveLighter

    We all know how good physical activity is for our body and mind! To help you rediscover the joy of movement, LiveLighter have put together a 4-week exercise challenge that you can do from the comfort of your own home, at the park or even in your office!

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    Men's Health Week 2023

    • Jun 09, 2023
    • by James Stevens-Cutler

    Eating salad, turning down a beer, talking about your feelings, and going to the doctor when you’re sick could all get you called unmanly. And it has to stop!

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    Body and mind: harnessing physical activity for a mood boost

    • Jan 05, 2023
    • by Katie Liddiard

    Learn how being more physically active can improve your mood and mental well-being.

  • Love your guts February

    Love your guts

    • Jan 31, 2022
    • by LiveLighter

    As part of our Love Your Guts February campaign we’re putting a spotlight on all things fibre and seeing how a little ol' roughage helps our gut bugs flourish.

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    A more app-ealing way to get active

    • Jan 11, 2022
    • by Alex Dreyer

    Technology has revolutionised how connected and competitive we can be when we’re active, and can even make it fun. Check out our tips on the top tech for a modern take on physical activity.

  • A gut feeling: What is the microbiome and why is it important?

    • Oct 12, 2021
    • by Guest Author

    The gut microbiome refers to the trillions of microorganisms that live in your digestive tract. Each person has around 160 different species of bacteria living in their digestive tract, making up a weighty 2kg in total!

  • Mental health and diet

    Food and mood: what’s the link?

    • Oct 07, 2021
    • by Ellen Hart

    Excitingly, scientific research into what we eat and how it’s linked to our risk of developing mental health conditions and our mental wellbeing is growing. While there is still more to learn, researchers have been able to tease out some of the ways in which diet can alter our physiology, and the impact that this may have on mood.

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    6 ways to eat your way to better mental health

    • Oct 07, 2021
    • by Ellen Hart

    In support of Mental Health Week 2020 (and boy do we need it this year!), we've put together some practical tips to help you eat your way to better mental health.

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    Fit for flight: eating well on site

    • Jun 16, 2021
    • by Gael Myers

    Long workdays and weeks (or sometimes even months) spent away from the support of family and friends can really take a toll. FIFO workers may find themselves reaching for high fat and high sugar comfort foods, avoiding exercise, and drinking alcohol as a way to cope. While it might seem like a good idea at the time, these habits can actually leave people feeling more stressed and rundown. Check out our top tips for eating well while on site.