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Walkie Talkies: Aristotle’s therapeutic technique is helping people leave their troubles behind in…
Self Space, a UK mental health therapy service with an approachable retail shop feel, is offering free therapy sessions for its popular Walk Club.
“We’ve found that over half of Brits (61%) feel that they are ‘stuck in a rut’, with over…
Lifestyle hacks that could save your life
A groundbreaking wave of lifestyle changes is sweeping the UK and further afield, as individuals ditch detrimental habits and adopt healthier alternatives, paving the way for cancer prevention and that feel-good factor. This shift comes in…
Cancer Alert: 40% of Cases Linked to Lifestyle – Freelancers, Are You at Risk?
Cut your chances of getting cancer by 40% just by making these lifestyle changes
A wake-up call for freelancers and everyone else: A groundbreaking study published in the CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians reveals that a staggering 40%…
Midlife crisis: How hormonal imbalance wreaks havoc on couples (and how to weather the storm…
A perfect storm is brewing in the bodies and minds of those in midlife, making them particularly vulnerable to emotional turmoil. As hormones fluctuate and life's milestones trigger introspection, men and women face unique challenges that…
How to spot and beat burnout before it beats you
A new report by Mental Health UK paints a grim picture: burnout is on the rise, with 91% of workers reporting "extreme stress" in 2024. But for freelancers and contractors, there's a potential silver lining: autonomy.
Mental Health UK's…
The embarrassing work syndrome on the rise
Being your own boss as a freelancer comes with perks, but it also means you might find yourself glued to your chair for long stretches. This can lead to gluteal amnesia. In layman’s terms this is "dead butt syndrome." Don't let the funny…
Secret to a pain-free and enjoyable run
FREELANCER HEALTH
Dreading your next run? You're not alone. Many of us have that love-hate relationship with pounding the pavement. But what if there was a way to run with less effort and pain and more enjoyment?
Enter Helen Hall, a…
What is tech neck and what to do if you have it?
A recent study revealed a worrying trend: searches for "tech neck" have skyrocketed to their highest point ever, increasing a staggering 245% since 2004. This isn't surprising, considering the long hours freelancers often spend hunched…
Could you do Taylor Swift’s Eras tour workout?
With a total of 151 tour dates across five continents, and each show lasting more than three hours, Taylor Swift needed to find a workout that not only improved her stamina but also increased her strength. The secret lies in her…
NHS patients to wait years for Galleri cancer blood test. Here’s why
A blood test that can detect cancer early has shown positive results. But like all NHS trials, access to the product can take years. Could the NHS push the envelope on this one?
The NHS has completed its trial of 140,000 volunteers who…