We are in times of great challenge, and none more so than for children as they navigate their way through the Coronavirus lockdown. Children are likely to be feeling unsettled by the upheaval of the pandemic, and some may be more worried because of having a parent who is still going to work if they are designated as key workers. And so, psychologists from the British Psychological Society have produced guidance for key workers and their children on navigating the emotional effects of the...

A new study from three sleep organisations has revealed that the Coronavirus pandemic is having a severe impact on our shuteye. The state of the nation's sleep has come under scrutiny as more people admit they’re unhappy with the quality of their sleep and the effect it is having on their ability to function daily. According to a major new survey commissioned by three of the leading bodies championing sleep, Sleepstation, The Sleep Council and The Sleep Charity, some 43 per cent are now...

Allow yourself some peace while cutting your caffeine intake with this delicious tea from Pukka Herbs. Peace is based on hemp and has blended to support people with busy, stressful lives, who need a moment to switch off and relax with a cup of tea. Made with a soothing combination of practitioner-grade organic herbs, ashwagandha naturally improves energy and calms the nervous system, whilst hemp leaf supports a healthy physical reaction to pressure and tension. And it tastes great too, with...

While we cannot attend festival, shows and events as we are used to, it doesn’t mean your health journey has to be put on hold, especially now that a virtual wellbeing festival has been announced. The Live Life Well Weekender will take place from May 8-10, bringing together a whole host of experts, health professionals and industry leaders from across the wellbeing industry. Included in the list is Dr Sarah Jarvis, Dr Radha Modgil, Dr Aaron Balick, mental health campaigner, Natasha Devon, and...

The perfect daily support for good health from the most complete multivitamin, and ideal for the whole family, is Active Life from Good Health Naturally. Each vegetable capsule delivers the full-spectrum of 130 essential vitamins, minerals, electrolytes and amino acids, including a patented form of 5-MTHF folate (800mg). It also includes a super dose of vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, iodine, and bilberry extract, all immune essentials. And it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Our lives have all changed in recent weeks as we adjust to life under lockdown but one of the most important factors that shouldn’t fall by the wayside is your hydration. Many workers across the UK are working from home, and for many, this means our dining table has become our new desk, our families have become our new colleagues, and new drinking and snacking habits and routines are being established. Adopting a healthy diet is particularly important while working from home to keep up energy...

As we move through this period of lockdown amid the Coronavirus pandemic, it is important to remember that each of us is allowed one daily outing for exercise a day. And it’s important that you do at this time as the benefits to being in the outdoors are huge, for both physical and mental wellbeing. But how can you make the most of your once-a-day outing, while still sticking to the rules (and it’s incredibly important to do so) to gain the most benefits? To explain all, Steven Virtue, Fitness...

If you're feeling like your energy levels are dwindling, you are perhaps lacking motivation and experiencing fatigue, it is worthwhile checking you're getting all the nutrients you need. And Dr Carrie Ruxton, from the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS), has offered her top five tips to update your diet. Support immune function with the right balance of vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C and zinc, as well as vitamins A and D, are known to support normal immune function....

Leading nutrition experts have offered their top tips for healthy and hassle free meals. With families across the UK now staying at home, it means we are having all of our meals and snacks in the house, instead of at work, school or out and about. And so, to help take the stress out of meal planning in these unprecedented times, the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) is able to lend a hand in the kitchen, providing easily digestible tips and inspiration for making healthy meals. Sara Stanner,...

While many people are battling with the supermarket shelves to pick up all manner of food products, why not go back to basics with the humble apple? According to British Apples & Pears association, a bag of apples will last a week or longer in the fridge and they boast a variety of health benefits; for a start, apples are made up of 86 per cent water, providing a natural source of hydration to keep us feeling refreshed in the warmer weather. The experts at the association add that as a...

Never before have healthy diets been so challenging, whether it’s through lack of choice in your fridge and cupboards or dwindling motivation with being stuck inside. But your health goals (not to mention food enjoyment) need not fall by the wayside while the UK is on lockdown – not if you get a little creative with your cooking. And the experts at Viva!, the UK’s leading vegan campaigning charity, and its Vegan Recipe Club, have some pretty delectable ideas to help. In fact, it’s actually...

We’re all having to get creative with our workout routines amid these times of change, but don’t feel that just because you are at home that you can’t stay fit. With all gyms and fitness studios now closed, housebound Brits are being encouraged to keep themselves in optimum physical and mental condition. And there is a way you can stay fit while also giving back through the new initiative, Fit 4 the Fight. Those wanting to find something more exciting, challenging and personalised than generic...