Welfare Wednesday

This week we are focusing on symptoms and causes of Alzheimer’s.

So what are the causes❓

Alzheimer's disease is thought to be caused by the abnormal build-up of proteins in and around brain cells. One of the proteins involved is called amyloid, deposits of which form plaques around brain cells.

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Welcome to August, this month we are going to be focusing on the signs, symptoms and coping strategies of Dementia and Alzheimer’s 🧠

Lots of people may not totally understand the difference between the two…

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For our last week on summer running we are looking at breathing.

Your running speed and ease will depend on the temperature and the different seasons, especially the summer months…

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Summer running often means running in the heat 🥵 although lovely, it is really important we are looking after ourselves on those super hot days!

Our top tips for running in the heat…

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If you can find room for your running shoes in your suitcase, you won’t regret it. Running whilst on holiday is a wonderful way to explore the local area and try out some terrain you might not be used to, such as mountain trails, coastal paths or even deserts!

Are you heading off on holiday this year - Maybe abroad or an unfamiliar location? ☀️

Find our top tips below ⤵️

Continuing with our theme of summer running (even though it feels like autumn!) this week we are looking at sun protection.

You may or may not be aware of the diminished ozone layer - this acts as a natural sun blocker, filtering out the more harmful UV rays. It is possibly even more important to be aware of this in Britain where the sun often isn’t that hot.

Welcome to July, this month we are focusing on summer running with the first post being all about hydration. 

As the weather heats up (fingers crossed it continues!) it is so important to stay hydrated during your run and generally throughout the day. 

What is body image?🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️

Body image is how we think and feel about ourselves physically and how we believe others see us. There are so many ways we can think about our body and the way we look. There might be some days when you like your body/parts of your body and other times when you struggle with how you look.

Welcome to May 🌻 This month we are focusing on the different types of eating disorders and body image…

Eating disorders are often invisible. They are mental illnesses, they don’t look a certain way and you do not have to be underweight to have an eating disorder.

Welcome to April’s edition 🌸

This month we are going to focus in on our mental Health, raising awareness and signposting you to where you can get professional help if you feel you need it 💙 

On Saturday 30th March it was World Bipolar day…

Everyone experiences changes in their mood, but bipolar disorder can cause these changes to feel distressing and it has a big impact on your life. 

This week we are looking at the symptoms of stress. Lots of people think stress is rushing around trying to get things done or having loads on that to do list but it can come in all shapes and sizes and present itself in different ways.

Welcome to the final edition of stretching 🤸🏼‍♂️

With it being Eating Disorder awareness week, we thought it would be a good time to shed some light on how foods can benefit your muscles, bones and joints.