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Yoga on the NHS could help treat anxiety, once you’ve braved first-timer worries
Gillian Osborne, vice chair of the British Wheel of Yoga, explains how it can be beneficial for people to get involved, as Clare Vooght reports on the best ways for beginners. Inews reports that if the idea of attending a yoga class seems intimidating, you’re not...
Do you have green fingers? How to apply for an allotment
Whether you’re lucky enough to have your own garden or not, renting an allotment can enable you to have a regular, fresh supply of fruit and vegetables, help the environment and meet new people in your local community. First preparing and then maintaining your...
Try it at home: How to brew your own beer and famous brewers
While a good pint was once something reserved for the pub, today brewing has become more fashionable and all over the country local taste-makers have been coming up with their own special blends of ale and cider to enjoy. If you’re something of a craft beer aficionado...
Stick or twist? Popular card games and their origins
For centuries people have got together around campfires, dining room tables, on ships and in pubs to play friendly, and sometimes not so friendly, games of cards. With families and regions often having their own set of rules passed on from generation to generation, it...
Working from home revolution could lead to a rise in car-sharing clubs after coronavirus lockdown
Transport charity CoMoUK said car clubs were likely to become a ‘more practical, cost-efficient and attractive option’. Inews reports that Councils across Scotland have been told to prepare for an increase in car-sharing as more people work from home in the wake of...
Working harder from home: psychologists on why we’re spending longer at our desks during the global pandemic
Research shows that on average there seems to have been very little slacking - but how is working from home affecting our brains? Inews reports that before the global pandemic, working from home evoked images of wearing pyjamas all day on the sofa, or perhaps downing...
Glorious gardens: the best gardens to visit this summer
Short of things to do during summer holidays? Why not visit some of our most glorious gardens, which have reopened to the public. They all detail the Covid-19 safety measures they’ve put in place on their websites. Most require pre-booking tickets (check websites for...
Get baking! 8 technical baking skills that you can learn at home
Since lockdown began, many of us have spent more time in the kitchen than ever before. If you’ve developed an interest in baking in the past few months, you might have already tried making some easy recipes - but what if you want to take your skills to the next level?...
Good skills: 8 very different digital skills that you can learn from home
While lockdown can feel frustrating and isolating, there have been many positive stories about people using their time to learn a new skill or pick up a new hobby. During the lockdown, many of us have also developed a deeper appreciation for technology because it’s...
Get the best out of life: 7 ways that coaching could help you to get more from life
You may have heard of a life or career coach in the past - but have you ever wondered how coaching could add value to your own life? If you’ve never considered coaching before, or you have, but you’d like to know more about what you could stand to gain, then have a...
Nearly a fifth of over-50s think Covid-19 will affect retirement plans
Nearly a fifth (18%) of people aged over 50 have said the coronavirus pandemic may affect their retirement plans or has already done so, according to a survey. Evening Express reports that among those whose plans have been hit, a quarter (25%) said they have not been...
All steamed up? How to stop your glasses fogging up while wearing a face mask
As the wearing of face coverings and masks becomes mandatory in our daily lives, we look at ways to stop your glasses fogging up whilst wearing one. Why do glasses fog up when wearing a face mask? Due to the limited airflow, glasses fogging tends to be more common...