Health & Wellbeing Town Hall Group set to provide boost for healthcare in the UK The Brighouse based Town Hall Group is set for expansion with ambitious plans for its two Dental practices, Town Hall Dental and Beechwood Dental and the exciting launch of its new Dental Laboratory, JLM. Being at the forefront of clinical practice, the Group is also launching a number of new By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Wakefield holistic therapist named as number one Wellness Specialist/Practitioner in the UK and Europe Women’s holistic therapist, Wakefield-based Vicky Rawcliffe, has been named the winner of the Wellness Specialist/Practitioner for the UK and Europe in the Hall of Wellness Awards (HOW Awards) 2020/21. Working from her home-based treatment room in Horbury, Vicky offers a suite of highly acclaimed holistic therapies to By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing Why we should all be eating more water! Author: Lubna Khan-Salim Most of us think hydration means drinking 2-3 litres of water a day however, hydration is about the water you hold, not the water you drink (& pee out!) Our body is made up of about 80% water. Each day we lose a good amount of this By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Mental health first aid Thrive are proud to offer their first Mental Health First FA course for 2021 to help businesses tackles these issues in the workplace This will be delivered virtually and has elements of both fully facilitated sessions and individual learning. When: 13-14 March Where: online How much: £300 plus VAT Mental By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Gritting pro’s five top tips for driving in the snow Paul Dyson, owner of private gritting company Gritting Direct has experienced his busiest period to date due to extensive snowfall throughout the past month. His work helps keep essential public sector and private businesses continue to operate safely and provide their essential services in adverse weather conditions. The private gritting By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Flowers in the office If you’re not entirely satisfied with your work environment and you feel like some changes should be done to make your office (whether it be at home or work) prettier and calmer, perhaps bringing and adding some flowers in it could make things better. Flowers and plants aren’t By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Can you sponsor a £20 backpack? We are supporting an initiative by WomenCentre to create emergency back packs for women arriving at refuges in Calderdale and Kirklees. Pressure on services supporting victims of domestic violence has never been greater and those first few hours and days away from home can be daunting. We are coordinating a By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Tips for home-schooling parents Jayne Little - CEO, Skills 4 Ltd As a single parent, I know what a challenge it can be to strike a good balance between work and parenting at the best of times; homeschooling has taken that challenge to a whole new level! Here are my sanity tips for working By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing An ancient practice What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is an ancient practice that uses fragrance oils to engage your sense of smell and promote overall good health. It derives its fragrances from natural sources such as plants, flowers, barks, leaves, and even roots; and its effects are dependent on the ingredients or compounds used. By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Let’s get walking Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power and endurance. It can also reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing Working from home tips Seven top tips for working from home during lockdown With the UK in continued lockdown, more people are working from home than ever before. However, working from home isn’t without its challenges and hopefully, our top tips will help make working from home during this time a little bit By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Super Smoothies Smoothies have become an on-the-go staple for health-conscious eaters, are easy to make, filled with fruits and veggies, and are ready in seconds. But not all smoothies are created equal. In fact, many store-bought smoothies are loaded with excess sugar and calories. Is it healthy to have a smoothie for By The Editor • 3 min read
