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Does Running Stop You Getting Sick?

Does Running Stop You Getting Sick?

Sitting on the train on Thursday, I couldn’t help but be grossed out notice how many people were coughing, sneezing and sniffing. Cold season is here… A lot of hand sanitizer was applied during that 45min journey. It had me thinking, other than a flu jab,...
5 Unhealthy Habits that I Won’t Give Up

5 Unhealthy Habits that I Won’t Give Up

There’s a lot of chat at the moment about how fake social media is and to a certain extent, I agree. I find it really hard to compete on Instagram with girls that have hundreds of thousands of followers with all their perfect photos, although I actually just had...

Guest Post: Using meditation to beat stress

I am in the midst of exams, which is seriously stressful, especially since I’m still working full time. Sadly stress makes my migraines worse, which of course, is lots of fun! While I’m learning about kidney and liver function, I’ve asked the lovely...
Healthy Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Healthy Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Although flowers, chocolates and cards tell your Mum you haven’t forgotten her, they are not very original (unlike my homemade smarties tube lipstick holder or loo roll earring holder from year’s back!) My Mum is always saying the best gift is spending time with...
Healthy Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Healthy Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day isn’t going to be the most romantic, however I do know it will be a lot of fun, which suits me fine. Our day will start with a marathon training run, followed by an enormous breakfast cooked at home, then we’re off to Twickenham...