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  • Sharing lunch

    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!

  • A close up of a person rolling out a yoga mat

    What to expect when you become more physically active

    • Feb 03, 2023
    • by Katie Cameron

    Here are five completely normal things you may notice when we start being more physically active.

  • indoor yoga session at home

    Body and mind: harnessing physical activity for a mood boost

    • Jan 05, 2023
    • by Katie Cameron

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

  • Three young women smile as they share a piece of cake

    Having your cake and eating it too

    • Sep 08, 2022
    • by Anne Finch

    Have you got a sweet tooth? Roll with it! We reckon working with what we like, and knowing what’s achievable for us is critical to making long-term behaviour changes. So instead of banishing sugar and beating yourself up about any transgressions, here are some ideas for nutritious sweets, and strategies that can help curb the cravings.

  • Woman drinks a glass of water

    How to break a sugary drinks habit

    • Sep 08, 2022
    • by Gael Myers

    Ditch the all-or-nothing mindset with the low and slow approach.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • Prebiotics and probiotics: a quick guide

    • Oct 12, 2021
    • by Guest Author

    We often hear about prebiotics and probiotics. And that they have something to do with gut health. But what actually are they? Read on to find out!

  • 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.

  • Mediterranean diet

    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.