by Nicola | Oct 3, 2014 | Blog
So often we focus on ‘when things go wrong’ but we need to equally focus on ‘when things go right’. Our emotions provide an important function by breaking into our conscious awareness so we pay attention. Mindfulness is paying attention- and...
by Nicola | Sep 21, 2014 | Blog
Menopause is not generally talked about yet it impacts upon the lives of the majority of the population either directly for women or indirectly by being part of their family. Menopause results from a lowering of oestrogen due to the ovaries turning off at the end of...
by Nicola | Sep 3, 2014 | Blog
Leaving the workforce means very different things to different people. For some it is a time of reward. For others it becomes a difficult passage. Importantly retirement from work needn’t be about retiring from life. The WHO now describes getting older as a time for...
by Nicola | Aug 3, 2014 | Blog
A life time of engaging enriching activities has been shown to delay the onset of cognitive decline and dementia. Therefore growing or building up your brain through new experiences gives you credits to reduce possible deterioration. Brain reserve is a concept to...
by Nicola | Jun 4, 2013 | Blog
We know that being fit and strong is essential for our health and fitness. Exercise and physical activity helps bones, joints muscles, cardiovascular health, immune function, sleep and more. Exercise also helps maintain and improve our mental health, and improves...
