Calm Your Beans

The celebrations to mark 60 years of The Queen’s reign will take place on 2-5 June.  Since her ascension to the throne when she was  25, Queen Elizabeth II has reigned through six decades of big social development and change. The concept of a Royal Jubilee has its roots in the Bible. In the New [...]

So I finally finished my last Easter egg (boo!). I had amassed a rather large collection over the Easter period which is why I’m only finishing my last one now. This is mostly down to every major supermarket having awesome deals that I couldn’t resist. Who can argue with 3 for the price of 1 [...]

More and more people are choosing running as their preferred choice of exercising. We’ve made a selection of the best running spots in the UK and have also created a board with some of the fashion essentials you’ll need to keep in shape this season, because who said you can’t run in style? 1. Hyde [...]

It is time for April showers and the occasional glimmer of what could be summer as we head in to the fourth month of 2012 but what is happening in the month and what should you be checking out? Well there is a lot on and, weather reliant, it should be a great month to [...]

For children and the young at heart Easter can be a very special time. A time of making a virtue of gluttony and eating maybe one or too chocolate eggs too many. If this has left you feeling less than top rate, perhaps it is time to make a few lifestyle tweaks? Get Active Outside [...]

Every year on 7th April, the World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates World Health Day to commemorate its founding in 1948. Each year is marked by a global campaign to focus the world’s attention on a health issue of pressing importance. For 2012, the theme is “Ageing and health: Good health adds life to years.” Here [...]

Now that the clocks have finally moved forward, we can say with relief that spring is here at last. For most, the coming of better weather and more daylight coincides with extra motivation to get things done – especially in terms of your health. In part, it’s a matter of simple vanity – summer is, [...]

The digestive system. The journey of food from our mouths and through our bodies, all the while absorbing nutrients to keep our bodies strong and healthy. Amazing, right? Good digestion is a key to good physical health. If your body is running smoothly, it’s a sign that you are absorbing appropriate amounts of necessary nutrients. [...]

Yesterday we talked about Nailing It, getting the right colour for your nails for spring. Today we’ll talk about how to get your nails in perfect shape to be ready for those bold spring colours. It’s easy to go to a salon and drop a few quid to have someone do it for you, but [...]

New Years Resolutions are starting to wear off and perhaps the extra pounds are starting to appear again. Many people hit the gym hard in January but reality soon kicks in and numbers dwindle again by February.