Fitness & Health

Creating a balanced routine: Fitness, family, and time for yourself

Maintaining a balanced routine can feel like a juggling act when you have multiple commitments pulling you in different directions. Whether you’re working on your fitness goals, spending quality time with family, or carving out moments for yourself, it’s important to find a way to integrate these elements without losing momentum in any one area. In this guide, London Mums explore how to create…
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Keeping pets calm during fireworks

With Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve on the horizon, fireworks season can be stressful for pets. Emma Hammett, first aid expert at London Mums Magazine and director of First Aid for Life, shares her top strategies to help keep your pets calm and comfortable during this time. Set Up a Safe Space One of the best ways to reduce anxiety for pets during fireworks is by creating a secure space where…
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Adjusting to the clock going back: Tips for a smooth transition

On 27th October 2024, across the UK the clock is going back an hour, giving us a little extra time in bed. But this change can also disrupt our routines, impacting sleep, mood, and overall health. Here’s how to prepare your body and mind for the transition to shorter days. How Does the Time Change Impact Our Bodies? Disrupted Sleep Patterns The clocks changing throws off our body’s internal…
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How favourite Autumn sips & Halloween sweets could be haunting our teeth

As autumn leaves turn and the spooky season approaches, the UK braces itself for two big things: pumpkin spice lattes and a mountain of Halloween sweets! While we’re sipping on our seasonal favourites and the kids (and let’s face it, some adults) are raiding the treat buckets, dental experts are here to remind us that the spooky season could leave our teeth more tricked than treated. In fact…
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On-the-go health: Essential supplements to pack

Nothing can ruin a vacation or business trip quicker than poor health. A sure-fire way to protect your health and nutrition is to include a small range of effective supplements in your diet for the duration of your travels. This will allow you to embark on memory-making adventures without fear. In many countries, supplements are not regulated by the government, making it imperative to…
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Cardiac Arrests – How to perform CPR and using an AED

In a recent survey from the British Heart Foundation, they found that 1 in 3 adults would not know how to help someone if they were unconscious and not breathing. 96% of them would call an ambulance, but the vast majority would not have a clue how to help whilst waiting for the ambulance to arrive. The UK survival rates radically lag behind the rest of Europe. However, the key development is that…
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4 Ways to reduce muscle and joint pain: Expert tips for keeping active and injury-free

With over 85% of Brits experiencing some kind of muscle or joint pain, it’s clear that this issue affects a huge number of us. In fact, research by Puressentiel — a leading brand in plant-based health products—reveals that nearly three-quarters (75%) of Brits have suffered from muscle or joint discomfort at some point. Given that regular exercise is vital for maintaining long-term health and…
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The brain-boosting benefits of Lion's Mane mushroom

Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) is fast becoming one of the most talked-about functional mushrooms, thanks to its incredible brain-boosting and healing properties. Widely referred to as the ‘smart mushroom,’ Lion’s Mane has gained a following for its potential to enhance cognitive function, focus, and overall mental clarity. In fact, it recently piqued my interest…
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Combatting Anxiety

One of the worst feelings in the world is anxiety. The flushing, adrenaline rushing feeling coursing through your veins and making you feel paralysed and out of control is one feeling you don’t want to deal with all the time. Combatting that anxiety is also not the easiest thing to do because not every tip or trick out there is going to work for you. That in itself can be overwhelming…
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Why classroom chair design matters: Key features for comfort and functionality

School chairs are a symbol of a long period in many lives. Something that was not paid attention to before, and is extremely important, is the design of school chairs. They affect many processes that take place in the classroom and in the long-term consequences that may occur in children as they grow up. In this list, you will find the reasons why school chair design is very important and why you…
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