Metro • 23rd August 2025

The workforce crisis impacting up to 50,000 people every year

When Karen Deulofeu discovered that the painless lump on her stomach – which had grown to the size of a large ball in just five months – was actually a life-threatening ovarian cyst, it was a lot to take in.
Not to mention that she would need surgery the same day to remove it. 
But that wasn’t all. Karen’s consultant then suggested she should consider a full hysterectomy at the age of 25.
Knowing she might want a family one day, Karen went against the idea – so was advised that she should start...

Metro • 24th October 2021

No desk and no respect: Is the flexi working dream really a nightmare?

Kirsty Holden loved her fast-paced job as an administrative assistant in the legal industry. Ambitious and highly organised, she practiced a ‘right first time’ attitude. 
It was a role that Kirsty thrived in and felt great pride for, and she was especially proud to work in what she thought was a forward-thinking and supportive environment.
However, by the time she had become a mum of two after more than five years years at the company, it was a job that eventually became a nightmare -leaving her...

Fit&Well • 19th July 2025

I had hip pain every time I ran until I started doing these six physical therapist-approved exercises

Last year, the pain in my hips was so severe that I had to stop running.I sought advice from physical therapist Laura Wilson, co-founder of The Swiss Touch Physiotherapy, to see if the issue could be improved.She told me that I wasn’t using my glutes (the big muscles in the butt) enough and my hip mobility was limited.“Reduced hip mobility can disrupt running mechanics and lead to compensation through the lower back, knees or ankles. Limited hip extension reduces stride length and efficiency,” W...

Science • 2nd January 2025

What happens to your body in the first 10 minutes of exercise?

The first few minutes of exercise can feel like the most challenging hurdle in any workout—and for good reason. As your heart races, your breath quickens, and your muscles spring into action, your body is undergoing a rapid transformation. These changes, from your lungs to your brain, set the stage for better performance and lasting health benefits. Here’s what’s happening as your body powers up.Your body starts gearing up for action before you break a sweat. This “anticipatory increase” in hear...

Silver Magazine • 16th August 2024

Is forest bathing actually good for you? - Silver Magazine

It seems likely that it may be impossible to eradicate stress entirely. But immersing yourself in nature is never a bad idea. So could forest bathing be the answer? But what is forest bathing, and is it actually good for you? Or just a bit woo-woo?
Although stress levels in the UK appear to be rising, there may be a simple way to help manage or reduce stress: forest bathing. A survey earlier this year found that 63% of individuals are stressed at least every week, up by a third since the researc...

Silver Magazine • 2nd August 2024

Practical tips to stay fit and healthy over 50 - Silver Magazine

It’s not patronising to recognise this. As we age, a holistic approach encompassing physical activity, balanced nutrition, mental stimulation and social engagement is essential for staying fit and healthy. Particularly once you’re over 50. Here are a few useful tips for lifestyle changes that can help promote longevity, and enhance your life for as long as possible.
It’s essential to keep moving, whatever form of exercise you choose. Low-impact activities such as walking, swimming, or yoga, whic...

Men's Fitness • 12th May 2025

I was struggling to workout in the morning - and now I know why!

The best time of day to exercise is a topic often discussed and one that remains a subject of debate. When you exercise is also known as chronoactivity, and different research suggests the time of day best for optimal health benefits.


In this feature, we investigate whether it’s best for your body and mind to get up early and exercise, save working out for an afternoon break or get moving in the evening. The best time of day


Contrary to what you might have been told, and sorry to disappoi...

HRD • 5th October 2022

‘The Cycle of Renewal’: why purpose is core to business success - HRD

During the pandemic, employees around the world were exposed to significantly greater levels of stress as they adapted to isolation, new working-from-home rules, economic constraints, and general disruption to their daily lives.
Two years later and the multiple stressors which plagued the minds of employees show no signs of waning in the post-pandemic world.
The overall ability of employees to find and maintain resilience and productivity during this time inspired Dr Wolfgang Seidl to create ‘Th...

HRD • 22nd September 2022

Mental health awareness training in the digital age - HRD

Mental health issues cost the UK economy over £117 billion a year, the equivalent to approximately 5% of GDP. And while we know organisations must support mental health, managers and employees often are not equipped to notice or manage specific cases, and well-being programmes may be introduced too late.
All employers must be more able to recognise and support mental health in the workplace all year round, and if done correctly, training is the prerequisite for healthy usage of digital health &...