Health
Scotland can capitalise on wellness tourism trend
VisitScotland believes the country is ready to embrace the global trend known as wellness tourism. The national tourism organisation has dedicated its annual Trends paper, published on Sunday, 20 January, to examining the ‘global consumer phenomena’, highlighting a range of micro-trends that can help visitors enhance and maintain their personal wellbeing. Valued globally at $639bn in…
Read MoreGive your body a boost with a healthy bagel
A renowned Scots bagel bakery launched their New Year’s resolution – New Year New You Bagel. The Bross Bagels event is sponsored by award-winning gym Synergy Group Fitness throughout the month of January only. Available in all three of their shops – Portobello, Leith and the brand new West End shop situated on Queensferry Street,…
Read MoreGrow your own pain relieving chillies at home
There’s nothing quite like growing your own plants – especially if they can help with your health. We gave you five plants which can help you beat Blue Monday yesterday, and one of those suggested by our friends at Dobbies Garden Centres was chilli peppers. Chillies are rich in antioxidants and contain even more vitamin C…
Read More8 beach holidays that won’t ruin New Year’s resolutions
Travel agents all over the Scotland will be busy preparing for Sunshine Saturday tomorrow, 5 January. Holidaymakers are set to click ‘book now’ on their beach holiday destination of choice, but how does this fit in with the one in five of us setting our 2019 resolutions this week? In a recent survey, ‘to get…
Read MoreScots shaping up given a healthy helping hand
Almost four in five of Scots plan to kick off the new year by going on a diet. That’s according to a survey undertaken as part of a new Specially Selected Pork campaign. New research, commissioned by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and carried out by Censuswide, reveals the majority of Scots are set to commit…
Read MoreSet to eat double our normal calories at Christmas
With the festivities on the horizon, new research has revealed that Christmas really tis the season to indulge. A survey of more than 7600 UK adults published by Decathlon in the Decathlon Activity Index 2018 shows that Brits will consume on average a whopping 4027 calories on Christmas Day this year. This is nearly twice…
Read MoreEat your way to radiant skin with these 8 foods
Did you know that your skin is the largest organ system in your body? Think about all of the responsibilities it has to ensure so that you stay in one piece every day. By taking care of your skin from within restores healthy cells to delay the natural aging process. While establishing an SPF routine…
Read MoreThe 20 thing we love about winter – and what we hate
Cosy nights by the fire, crisp mornings and not feeling guilty about staying in have emerged among a list of things we love about winter, a study found. Research revealed a large percentage of us also can’t wait for long soaks in hot bubble baths, and digging out winter boots and wellies for walks through…
Read MoreBeware the dangerous signs of mouth cancer
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month – so it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of this terrible disease. Many people won’t realise that their dentist can actually spot symptoms of mouth cancer during routine check-ups, before referring you on to a hospital for further examination. By going to a regular dental check-up twice…
Read MoreSalon launches mental health campaign
When mental health issues hit, they can strike in the most unusual and unexpected ways. Some may struggle to get up in the morning. Others may dread opening the curtains. Others may find the sight of their workplace induces stress and panic. An Edinburgh-based salon, Vincent Bell Hairdressing has launched a mental health campaign entitled…
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