Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer
The number of heat-related deaths recorded during summer 2025 – the UK’s warmest – was much lower than expected, officials have said. BBC News reports that around 1,504 heat-associated deaths were reported in England, according to the UK Health...Office buzz: UK employers turn to beehives to boost workplace wellbeing
Providers report rise in demand as companies seek mental health benefits and increased sense of community. The Guardian reports that in a growing number of workplaces, the soundtrack of the lunch break is no longer the rustle of sandwiches at a desk, but the quiet hum...Exercise can be ‘frontline treatment’ for mild depression, researchers say
Biggest improvements seen in young adults and new mothers, with group activities of most benefit. Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or dancing can be considered a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, according to research that suggests working...All the benefits of lifting weights beyond bigger muscles
Consistent weight training can enhance your strength and flexibility while reducing the risk of injuries and falls. When someone mentions weight training, pictures of bulging muscles and chiselled physiques, akin to the ripped lifeguards on Baywatch, may spring to...8 new resolutions to make a positive impact
Instead of a New Year’s resolution that rights a wrong in your life, why not resolve to make some positive changes? Here are a few suggestions… New Year’s resolutions are supposed to mark a new start as we say goodbye to the old year. Instead of the standard...Ourplace News
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