We’ve come to use ‘exercise’ and ‘physical activity’ interchangeably but they aren't the same thing and, if you read the small print whenever the Government or the NHS is imploring you to get fit, rarely do they mention exercise alone; they often say you need more physical activity. This distinction is really important to grasp; the guidelines aren’t prescribing exercise; they’re saying you need to move your body more.
Read MoreA round-up of different ways to increase movement when you’re working at a desk- at home or in the office. There’s a whole range of choices these days to suit all kinds of budgets.
Read MoreIn age of ever-growing discontent, the ‘isms’ and ‘phobics’ lists keep growing and it’s becoming fashionable to acknowledge your personal privilege every chance you get. For those of us who don’t spend all day online, the current cultural revolution is tedious, constantly shifting and difficult to keep up with; however there’s a new privilege on the horizon, and one that will affect those of us currently untouched by the raging gender and race wars.
Read MoreFauja Singh started running at 84, ran his first marathon aged 89 and retired from competitive running after taking part in the Hong Kong marathon in 2013, five weeks shy of his 102nd birthday.
There are many others like him, so take a look at ten people who are proving that age isn't keeping them from continuing to do what they love and remain active before shuffling off this mortal coil.
The message is now clear - a reasonable and law abiding citizen wears a mask because it's the right thing to do and there's nothing wrong with following orders because everyone else is.
I've created a compendium of mask-related information to help you navigate these strange times so you can make choices based on knowledge and not emotion.
A deep dive into the history of open-air treatments for disease and illness, including why sunlight and vitamin D protect you against infection, whether we should consider resurrecting fever hospitals and the lessons we could have learned from the open-air hospitals during the Spanish Flu Pandemic.
Read MoreNow the NHS has transcended its original remit of providing free healthcare for all and become a symbol of a fair society, we are reluctant to let it go; we cling on to the idea of it out of faith instead of being clear-headed in searching for ways it can reform and improve to benefit us all. After all, the world in 2020 is very different than the one in which it was created in 1948. Something I’ve observed about the British is their nostalgia for the past; perhaps it’s a way to escape back to a time when Britain was ‘Great’ in the good ol’ days of Empire.
Read MoreThe 1920s had prohibition and Speakeasy’s, with many of classic cocktails created during this period in an effort to cover up the harsh taste of illicitly distilled alcohol. The 2020s equivalent may well be the Quarantini, a loose term based on whatever happens to be lurking at the back of your cupboard during a period of self-isolation when you are unwilling or unable to leave the house.
Read MoreIt’s that time of the week again where, even though it feels as though time has continued to stand still, it is, in fact Easter weekend. On my walks, I’ve noticed the bluebells and daffodils have emerged and blossom is making way for the leaves on the trees. There’s a definite shift into spring. I haven’t been craving as many comfort foods now the weather is hotter, so enjoy this weeks selection.
Read MoreHere in the UK we are entering week 2 of ‘self-isolation’. The fight-or-flight adrenaline rushes are now subsiding and we are facing the freeze. You may feel this as a lack of energy, lack of motivation and wanting to sleep a lot.
I’ve made another shopping list for the week; again it’s comfort food heavy because that’s what I’ve been wanting. And I have eaten cake for breakfast more than once this week.
Read MorePeople all around the world are coming up with creative ways to connect, entertain and educate and I want to share some of them with you so here’s a round-up of some events happening this week.
Stay safe, stay sane.
I’ve made a weekly shopping list you can print it out if you're new to cooking, stuck for ideas or overwhelmed. Some things may be out of stock so you might have to substitute here and there. I’ve chosen recipes that are simple, don’t use too many ingredients and are nourishing.
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