Health & Wellbeing

When a prison worker from Armley, who is a qualified personal trainer, was put on furlough, she decided to use her skills to help others stay fit whilst at home in lockdown. Katy Padam, 37, ran a series of free Instagram live workouts each week from the attic of her

After being homeless for six years, Laura Fieber is in a career, about to buy a house and get married - thanks to the Sheffield charity Nomad Open Doors. “I was one of the hidden homeless,” said Laura, now 27 and a housing officer with the charity. “I was constantly

Author: Beth Brown I woke up this morning, glanced at my rain-soaked window and immediately felt a little down. Yesterday had been full of sunshine and, as many of you will probably be able to relate to, the sun brings the happy factor. But, as the nights grow longer and

Beth Brown, Girl on Pause I went for a walk with my mum today in one of my favourite places. It’s a little lake just outside of York surrounded by pine trees and muddy puddles; the only sound for miles is the occasional flutter of the resident swan’s

Barnsley Hospice is urging people across the borough to wear something orange to show their support during Hospice Care Week 2020 (October 5th – 11th). People in workplaces, shops, schools and homes across the borough are encouraged to wear a bright orange item of clothing and make a donation to the

By Jennifer Rawlinson from Flourish In Mind Why your mental health should be at the top of your to do list Now more than ever before it is so important that we have an awareness of mental health, mental illness and how best to enhance our wellbeing. The effects of

Personal Trainer and Online Coach, Adam Batchelor of NRG FOR LIFE dispels a few exercise myths and gives his top tips on the best exercises to help with your running. Since lockdown began, the number of people taking up running and cycling has gone through the roof. Whilst this should