Want to get all the health benefits about fasting without having to go hungry? We find out how fasting could work for you and the different methods of doing so. If you follow any wellness influencers, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of intermittent fasting. The concept is simple: during certain hours of the day,…
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The key to living a healthy life could be as simple as adopting the diverse dietary habits of people who live longer than the rest of us. These areas that have the people who live the longest are known as Blue Zones. We are always being told that a healthy diet and regular exercise are…
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We all worry and get upset from time to time. It’s a normal part of life, right? But when anxiety or anger take over, being able to calm yourself is key. Life throws challenges at us on a regular basis and once our stress levels ratchet up, we experience a deluge of negative effects. Not…
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During lockdown many people found it more difficult to get active and stay healthy, with restrictions on exercising outside, gyms closed and a reduced opportunity to get enough steps in every day. In a survey conducted by Vitality, we found that the life expectancy of Brits had fallen by an average of 3.8 months due…
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Swimming outdoors can work wonders for your health and happiness. It’s time to dive in… Most of us have enjoyed the thrill of an energising dip in the sea – and in the UK, thanks to an abundance of rivers and lakes and long stretches of unspoiled coast, we don’t have to go far to…
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With gyms and pools closed during the coronavirus outbreak, many of us have taken to the great outdoors to get our daily exercise fix. Here’s how to boost your immunity and stay safe when the temperature heats up. Jogs, bike rides and sea swims not only improve your fitness – they also give a medically…
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It’s the cross-generational issue that’s going nowhere. For many, the so-called ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is the only route to property ownership. Personal finance journalist Emma Lunn shares her tips on how to approach this thorny issue, alongside three Vitality members who share how they are tackling it… After years of property price inflation, owning…
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Ready to make some money resolutions this year? Financial journalist and author Laura Whateley shares her advice for making this year your most financially savvy yet. January might feel like the worst month for your finances – with the hangover of Christmas frivolities and spending. On top of that, some of us are struggling to…
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Struggling to sleep? It’s not easy to relax at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic, but there are some techniques that can help, as we discover… Sleep is supposed to be the most natural thing in the world, but sometimes the simple act of falling asleep can feel like an impossible task.…
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Now that our homes are now our gym/office/creche/pub/date-night destination, it’s difficult to genuinely unwind. But creating me-time at home can be a way to de-stress. When you’re exercising in your sitting room, working in the spare room and home-schooling in the kitchen, it’s hard to find the time and space for essential ‘you’ time. But,…
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