Psychologies

MINDFUL WELLNESS

Move well

HIKE IT!

Not a fan of sweaty yoga classes or HIIT sessions? Then forget the fad fitness trends! An hour of walking could not only count as your exercise for the day, but also improve your mental health, too – decreasing the rate of depression, boosting your mood, improving energy, and reducing anxiety. Don’t have an hour? Harvard research found that walking for just 20 minutes a day at least five days a week resulted in 43 per cent fewer sick days than for those who exercised once a week or less.

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Cold comfort

Outdoor swimming sessions are certainly more inviting when the sun is shining, but as it gets colder, there’s no need to put your swimming costume away. In fact, colder water could be of more benefit to our health; studies have shown

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