Wellbeing

Something I often speak about in reference to my chronic illness journey is the fact I’m an ‘in-betweener’. I’m frequently caught between being ‘well enough’ to look after myself, but still needing support to live the life I choose. And one of the areas where I think this is easiest to see is in my living situation. After I graduated from university and moved back in with my family, I knew t...

Times are strange for many chronically ill people at the moment. Even though lockdown restrictions have eased, many of the chronic illness community have found themselves facing a somewhat unexpected challenge; re-building tolerance for everyday life. I’ll be honest, there was initially a part of me that thought the many weeks of staying indoors and shielding during lockdown might be benefic...

Well here we are; it’s that time again. The time where social media posts become rife with meaningful life quotes scrawled out in italics and everybody under the sun declaring this year will be their year. And whilst there’s nothing at all wrong with making plans and preparations to ensure the coming months are as fulfilling as possible, the beginning of the New Year can bring a unique sort ...

Age has a habit of sneaking up on us all, but when you’re young you rarely stop to think about how or when it will happen to you. Age affects us all a little differently, but it is likely you will be facing a few of these issues in the future, so read on and be prepared! 1. Your Back and Joints Get Stiff OK, so it’s no revelation that your joints get a bit stiffer as you get older, but have y...

Many people require a mobility aid because of avoidable or improvable joint pain. What changes could you make to keep your joints healthy?

Back pain is one of the most common forms of physical discomfort and restriction. Fortunately, there are various ways you can alleviate some of the pain.

Online purchasing has become a new and innovative way for people to buy products; more people are staying indoors and instead ordering the items they need online. In the last couple of years the food and grocery industry has leapt onto the web with experts claiming it has “changed beyond recognition” with more people choosing to order their groceries online than to head to their local supermarkets.