Category: Health

GETTING THE “INDOORPHINES” FLOWING DURING LOCKDOWN

Since the UK went into lockdown on Monday 23 March 2020, our Sport, Health & Wellbeing PR team have noticed a BOOM in the fitness industry and not in the conventional way. 9.7 million of us Brits were reportedly signed up to health and fitness facilities in Sept 2019 – sounds like a lot doesn’t it….
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#GETTOKNOW FOOD BLOGGER AMY LANZA

This week, we’re getting to know the lovely Amy Lanza (@nourishing.amy), a plant-based food blogger and recipe developer with a passion for health and wellness. When did you first set up your social channels, and what got you started? My social media accounts began very organically as I transitioned my personal uni student account into…
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WHAT’S ON THE MENU FOR 2020?

As a nation (and personally) we love food. And with so many culinary choices on offer, the weekly shop, or let’s face it, even thinking about what to have for lunch, can be a little daunting! With new products hitting the supermarket shelves daily, consumer interest in details like provenance and seasonality, and the impact…
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SMALL CHANGES MATTER

This week the UK’s Chief Medical Officers released a new report setting out guidelines for physical activity for all age groups, updating the earlier study carried out in 2011. Evidence now demonstrates that there is no minimum amount of physical activity required to achieve some health benefits.  The previous requirement for a 10-minute bout of…
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2019: THE YEAR OF THE VEGGIES

Plant-based food is now more popular than ever with meat free alternatives popping up in retailers around the country. You only have to pop down to your local supermarket to now find specifically designated aisles for vegetarian and vegan options – something you’d be hard pressed to find if we rewind 10 years. Kickstarting 2019,…
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SOCIAL MEDIA – A HELP OR HINDRANCE FOR BODY POSITIVITY?

2019 is a year in which messages of body positivity and self-love are becoming increasingly prevalent. The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week was ‘Body Image.’ Nike is just one of many big brands who are on board with the increasing message about all bodies being beautiful. For a long time clothing brands…
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LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER SUNNY DAY

There is no doubt, that as nation, we are obsessed with the weather.  Can you think of a week, or perhaps even a day, when you haven’t mentioned it yourself, replied to a comment or overheard a conversation about the weather? Perhaps it is because we just have so much of it!  Our island is…
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#GETTOKNOW LAUREN TICKNER

This year we’re excited to bring you a monthly instalment of short interviews, with some of our favourite digital influencers. Hopefully this will help you get know the face behind the page, and how best to collaborate with these guys on upcoming campaigns! We’re kicking our #GETTOKNOW feature with one of our fitness and business…
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