When you find yourself squinting to read a street sign, that is an obvious indicator that your eyesight isn’t what it once was and that you should book an eye exam. But sometimes it’s less obvious and it is important to know what to look out for. Here are five signs that it’s time to … Read more
This week (18th May – 24th May 2020) is Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme this year, in light of Covid-19, is kindness. You might not know that the original theme was sleep; and I certainly have a thing or two to say about that. The Mental Health Foundation switched the theme in the hope … Read more
Most of us know our bodies require seven to eight hours of sleep each night to function properly. And time to relax and unwind is essential to getting enough rest; so take the time to indulge in self-care activities in order to support your wellbeing and benefit from better sleep. For example, you could book … Read more
Nothing brings fresh life into a bathroom like real plants. However, the wide range of humidity and limited natural light of the typical bathroom aren’t conducive to all kinds of greenery. Pick the wrong plants, and they’ll be unable to live in that environment. When you’re looking for the right bathroom plant, you need the … Read more
As many of my readers will know, I am vegetarian and Squiggle eats mainly vegan food only. She doesn’t generally eat dairy, but she is not entirely vegan; if it is a small unnoticeable ingredient within something else then she will accept this. She will (rarely) drink milkshakes too, on the odd occasion. However she … Read more
At the time of writing, the country has been on lockdown for several weeks. We are allowed out for daily exercise, but playgrounds are closed. It is a surreal time for everyone, kids especially. However, this situation highlights how undeniable it is that outdoor play is full of fantastic benefits. And if you are lucky … Read more
Do you want to live a healthier and happier life in 2020? Are you looking for ways to incorporate mindfulness principles into your life to support better health? Then this post is just for you, as it looks at how to practice mindfulness and some of the best habits that you can develop in order … Read more
Despite it now being three months into 2020, there’s still time to take action and set health goals for this year. Whether you want to lose some weight or simply want to improve your overall health, there are several quick and easy methods that you can use. Although the process might seem daunting, once you … Read more
Sleep is important! Getting that vital amount of rest could mean the difference between having an awesome tomorrow, or a really bad next day. Aside from that, getting the correct amount of sleep is vital to one’s own health and well-being. Improper amounts of sleep can have devastating effects. Sometimes people have trouble sleeping through … Read more