Health & Wellbeing Planned new Leeds maternity centre will be largest in the UK The largest single-site maternity unit in the UK is being planned in Leeds as part of the development of two new hospitals on the Leeds General Infirmary site – providing a revolution in patient-centred care. The centre, which will link the planned new Leeds Children’s Hospital and new hospital for By The Editor • 4 min read
Health & Wellbeing Disrupting the fitness industry with Body Image Fitness What if, your health and your fitness were centric to your personal wellbeing? Wait, we already know it is! Negative diet culture is impacting our mental health and wellbeing, but we’re so programmed with ideas of what ‘healthy’ looks like, or what we think we should look like, moving By The Editor • 5 min read
Health & Wellbeing Should other countries follow Spain's lead in offering Menstrual leave? Spain is set to become one of the first countries to allow time off for severe period pain. If the bill is passed, women could receive three days off per month as standard, rising to five days in more severe cases. Currently, only a handful of countries, including Japan, South By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Working with the body in times of grief 11am - Friday 13th May via Zoom You have probably noticed that in times of great stress we hold tension in our body. Bereavement and loss can very challenging to wellbeing and may leave a legacy in how we hold tension in our body. At the same time, grief can By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Women in uncertain challenging waters with HRT shortage Around 80% of menopausal women will experience symptoms including hot flushes, sleeping problems, mood changes and joint stiffness. These symptoms can have a drastic impact on day-to-day life and last around four years on average. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) helps around one million women across the UK deal with these By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing We need YOU to take part in The Big Plastic Count Throughout April Greenpeace Huddersfield volunteers have been speaking to members of the public from across Kirklees about The Big Plastic Count. Volunteers showed passers-by a photo of the six months’ worth of plastic used by Everyday Plastic founder Daniel Webb (attached), and asked them to guess how many people’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Make your mark this Earth Day with skincare that does good Today is Earth Day and marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement, which began in 1970. For more than 50 years environmentalists have been urging people to make kinder choices for the planet. While individuals can make a certain amount of impact, it is up to By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Inside out Beauty celebrated at York Fashion Week Can you really stop the clock when it comes to reducing the signs of aging? Selby based cosmetic clinician and founder of Time to Bloom Dr Lubna Khan-Salim (pictured) and Dr Nichola Conlon, a molecular biologist is hosting a special event as part of York Fashion Week to answer that By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Clockface announces dates and line up for next event - and you could WIN tickets We are thrilled to have partnered with Sarah J Thomas to offer one lucky follower two free tickets to her forthcoming Body Empowerment Event. On Saturday 11th June join Sarah and a team of inspirational women for a series of talks, plus fizz, food and shopping. This fantastic event is By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Manuka Honey - how it can benefit you Manuka honey comes with a variety of benefits that can help with common health problems you may have in day-to-day life. Here are some of the top benefits of Manuka honey and ways that you can try it out. Skin Conditions One of the many health benefits that come along By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing How to relax and take time for ourselves These days we all lead busy lives which can result in us becoming stressed and feeling overwhelmed, but there are a few simple ways we can become more calm and relaxed. * Learning to breathe deeply is a simple and effecive way to calm the body and mind. * Releasing tension held By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing A great escape: unique Yorkshire Dales retreat for food, art and garden enthusiasts This summer, some of the best culinary, art and gardening talent from the North are joining forces to offer a four-day, all-inclusive, one-of-a-kind experience break that embraces everything the Yorkshire Dales has to offer. The retreat will be hosted by With M, a luxury Yorkshire Dales ‘gourmet getaway’ business set By The Editor • 2 min read
