by Emily Fawell and Lisa Patient | Dec 9, 2021 | Corporate Wellness, Nutrition tips
The Christmas Party season is a tough time for anyone who wants to stay on track, and even the saintliest among us struggle with temptation at this time of year. We posted our six top tips for a healthy party season a couple of years ago. Refresh your memory by...
by Emily Fawell and Lisa Patient | Nov 8, 2021 | Health Issues, Healthy Foods
Hidden amongst the controversy about what constitutes the perfect human diet, there is one thing that experts agree upon: fruit and vegetables are vital for human health. Consequently, every child (and adult) knows that you need to eat “5-a-day”. That means that we...
by Emily Fawell and Lisa Patient | Sep 16, 2021 | Corporate Wellness, Health Issues, Healthy Foods, Nutrition tips
Coffee is said to increase blood pressure and deprive some people of sleep. On the other hand, it is supposed to reduce the risk of diabetes and increase the elasticity of our blood vessels. So, what is true? Is coffee good or bad for us? Here’s our lowdown. In the...
by Emily Fawell and Lisa Patient | Aug 2, 2021 | Children's Health, Health Issues, Women's Health
From evolution until the 19th century, there was only one form of nutrition for newborns: they were breastfed, either by the mother or – if that was not possible – by a wet nurse. Bottle-feeding was first introduced at the beginning of industrialisation, and since the...
by Emily Fawell and Lisa Patient | Jun 4, 2021 | Health Issues, Nutrition tips
Every year, the NHS needs 135,000 new blood donors to ensure that there is enough, covering all blood groups. The health service needs 5,000 donations a day. Even in normal times, that’s a tall order. In this blog we look at why blood is so precious, and provide some...
