How Beneficial Can Blue Zone Be In Isolation? It can be difficult to feel healthy in our bodies and minds during lockdown. Although we can be outside for an unlimited amount of time, we might not feel motivated to do an intense workout. Equally, we might feel more tempted by takeaways and junk food. As…
Boost your happiness and shine a light on SAD Season – SAD lamp
Ease the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder this winter with Beurer’s innovative light-therapy products Greater Manchester, England, 13 October 2020: With Autumn now upon us and the darker days drawing in, it’s imperative that we keep our serotonin levels up, ultimately helping to regulate our moods to promote positive feelings and prosocial behaviour and to help…
Depression in teens: the signs, causes and how to help
Depression in teens: the signs, causes and how to help Emma Selby, Clinical Lead for Wysa, an AI-enabled mental health app suitable for adults and children aged over 13, says: “The ‘troubled teen’ is a familiar phrase in today’s world. These years represent a bridge between childhood and adolescence, and many young individuals struggle with depression…
Fantastic Famale – Renee Watson, FRSA Founder and Head of Explosions
Renee Watson is on a mission to give 1 million children a wonder-filled experience of science. Since founding her first business in 2008, she has raised more than £10 million for science-focused charities and organisations and won awards for leadership in business and STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering and Maths). In 2016 Renee launched The Curiosity…
10 TIPS ON RAISING A VEGAN CHILD. HEALTHY AND COMPASSIONATE CHILDREN IN 2020.
Being vegan is easy and fun, but when your have a child to bring up as a vegan, you need to make sure they’re eating right and they know what veganism stands for. Let me introduce you to my vegan story and give you 10 tips on raising a vegan child. Let’s show the world…
Birtelli’s Make-Your-Own-Pizza-kit Review
You would be excused for not having ever heard of Birtelli’s – I certainly hadn’t before they got in touch asking if we would like to try their make your own pizza kits in return for a review. Independent pizzeria Birtelli’s have created a gourmet make-your-own pizza kit which is now available for delivery nationwide. Delivered fresh…
Overcoming the Struggles Faced by New Parents in a Pandemic
As COVID restrictions continue, we know that expectant and new parents are among those who will lose out as a result. A recent study by Make Birth Better, showed that 90% of women felt that maternity care had deteriorated as a result of COVID. So, how can new parents overcome these challenges, and feel more…
“What SNACK did you bring Mum?’’ Marieke Syed founder of SNACKZILLA talks to Mumforce
“What SNACK did you bring Mum?’’MARIEKE SYED FOUNDER OF SNACKZILLA TALKS TO MUMFORCE Does anyone else get greeted at pick up every day with that line? My kids are constantly demanding snacks, but it seems they aren’t alone as the vast majority of kids in the UK aged 7-15 snack at least once a day….
Writing one’s way to health
Writing one’s way to health In the teenage years it is quite common for girls as well as boys to keep a diary or notebook to jot down thoughts and ideas. It might be in the form of drawings rather than words which is fine because it’s also a form of self-expression. When I was…
HOW TO SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE by Kiran Singh
HOW TO SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE Simplifying your life will bring balance, freedom, and joy. When we begin to live simply and experience these benefits, we begin to ask the next question, “Where else in my life can I remove distraction and simplify life to focus on the essentials?” Once we’re able to answer that, we…