Run, Iceni, Run: My Virtual London Marathon Experience

To say I felt underprepared would be somewhat of an understatement.

My fitness levels of late have been poorer than I’d have liked despite three PT sessions a week and regular runs (albeit shortish ones). Having run every … Read More

Exercise, eating healthily and spending time with family are the most popular things Brits do to look after their mental health

Exercise, eating healthily and spending time with family are the most popular things Brits do to look after their mental health.

A survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed one in four have also attempted a new diet or … Read More

Craniosynostosis Awareness Month: Becky’s Story

There is no worse feeling than that of a medical professional telling you that your perfect bundle of joy isn’t perfect in the medical world. My world was shattered.

Leaving the hospital, the parting words from the neonatologist … Read More

Reflections on 2020

I’m sure that many of us started this year toasting the new decade, excited and full of enthusiasm.

This was going to be ‘our time’, full of promise and potential. Well, that certainly didn’t work out as anticipated!

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More than one in 10 adults claim they’re ‘too busy’ to drink more water

More than one in 10 adults claim they’re ‘too busy’ to drink more water.

A study of 2,000 Brits revealed they drink an average of five glasses of water a day – but 28 per cent said they … Read More

Lockdown Business Q&A with Beauty by Missy

2020 has been a challenging time for the majority of local businesses.

However, many owners have been able to make tweaks and take the time to steer the direction of things slightly to work in their favour. We … Read More

Finish Your Sentences in a Positive Way

I’ve been reflecting on how we process our thoughts and feelings, the way we ultimately allow our sentences to finish.

How often do we close with, ‘It’s not fair’, ‘I’m fed up’, ‘Why does it keep happening to … Read More

Struggling to Sleep in the Heat?

Almost two-thirds of people (62%) say they struggle to sleep in very hot weather. Even if they use a fan it appears to make very little difference, simply circulating the warm air around. 

Here are some tips to … Read More

Run Iceni Run – Back on it!

Long time, no hear (you’re probably thinking!).

You’re right though; it has been a while. After my marathon, I continued to run. But without a goal in mind, I was just plodding on and didn’t feel I had … Read More

Understanding the Motability Scheme

Statistics published in March via the government’s Family Resources Survey revealed that 14.1 million people in the UK reported a disability in 2018-19 – 21% of the population.

Meanwhile, the NHS states there are approximately 1.2 … Read More