The Rise of Disordered Eating in Men

The Rise of Disordered Eating in Men

What image springs to mind when you consider the words eating disorder? A stay-at-home dad, a male CEO, a teenage boy hanging out with his friends, or a young man on the university rugby team?  It is more likely you thought of a teenage girl or young woman who appears...
Why Exercise Improves Mental Health

Why Exercise Improves Mental Health

We know that exercise is beneficial for our bodies. It improves cardiovascular health, bone strength, mobility, muscle tone, and weight management, as well as potentially adding years to your life. Exercise is also recommended to ease symptoms of diabetes, digestive...
How to Improve a Negative Body Image

How to Improve a Negative Body Image

Body image refers to how we see our bodies and how attractive we think we are. Somewhere along my journey of self-acceptance, one single question stopped me in my tracks and made me take note of a critical component as to why I was struggling in my journey to...
Ten Tips to Detox your Social Media

Ten Tips to Detox your Social Media

It might surprise you to know that Facebook is seventeen years old, and Instagram has been around for nine years. These social media platforms, along with others, are now ubiquitous in our everyday lives. As of January 2021, 78% of the UK used social media on a...
The Rise of Orthorexia Among Athletes

The Rise of Orthorexia Among Athletes

Healthy eating is a 21st Century phenomenon and many of us are making a concerted effort to live healthy, active lives. Our social media feeds display a plethora of posts on quality nutrition, clean eating, and healthy cooking methods; however, a focus on consuming...