Today is the last day of Stress Awareness Month; a 30 day period dedicated to increasing public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern-day stress epidemic.

Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992; but despite it’s longevity, the Mental Health Foundation states that 74% of UK adults have felt so stressed at some point over the last year that they have felt overwhelmed or unable to cope. With millions of people in the UK experiencing high levels of stress, especially whilst at work, Tonic helps empower individuals to take control and feel less stressed in the workplace.

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On Your Feet Day

Today, Friday 26th April, is officially ‘On Your Feet Day.’ On Your Feet Day is a national celebration which aims to get people across Britain united to participate in a variety of fun and simple activities whilst at work; ultimately making us #SitLess and #MoveMore.

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Is it all it’s cracked up to be? Yes it is!

I view this (walking 10,000 steps a day) as a basic requirement for good health, like drinking enough water each day. Your body is designed for movement. Many researchers are now starting to emphasise the importance of walking (low impact, low intensity) and spending less time sitting.

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What is World Mental Health Day?

World Mental Health Day is held on the 10^th of October every year. It is a day for mental health education and awareness and towards removing all social stigma. Each year the day carries a theme, this year it focuses on “Young people and mental health in a changing world”.

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We know there are simply masses of articles out there claiming to be revolutionary and helping you to age slower, enhance your brain health, improve your sex life and even live longer – well this is not that; nor are we trying to jump on that band wagon.

This is more going back to basics. Not feeling overwhelmed but instead feeling reassured and confident that small lifestyle changes can make a REAL difference to your health and wellbeing. That’s got to be worth a try….and in this article we’re all about MOVING MORE (so not just exercising regularly but actually being less inactive and sitting less every day). This is what can do lasting damge to your body and you will not be able to train even if you want to!

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Do I really need stress management techniques?

Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the charity is strongly focusing on stress. Research shows that two thirds of us experience a mental health problem in our life, and stress is the key factor in this. Here, we look back at one of our old articles from 2016 and see how these stress management techniques are still as relevant as ever…

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 Non Fasting Lipid & Glucose Testing For Professionals

Last week, six members of the Tonic team successfully completed the most up to date point of care testing training.  This means that we are now able to offer our clients on-site ‘Non Fasting Lipid and Glucose Testing’ or put simply, blood sugar and cholesterol testing.

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It’s time to SIT LESS and STAND MORE!

Did you know that british people, sit for 8.9 hours each day (on average)? In recent years research on Sedentary Behaviour has increased dramatically and there is growing evidence that a multitude of serious health risks may be connected to “prolonged” and “excessive” sitting.

Sedentary Behaviour science is still emerging, however the evidence to date is compelling. A variety of studies warn that sedentary lifestyles are likely to be causing as many deaths as smoking. How scary is that? Did you have to read that fact again because I certainly did! I am passionate about wellbeing and making a positive difference to people’s lives and that fact scared the hell out of me and certainly it motivates me.

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Taking a 30 minute walk a day is sort of like that proverbial apple: There’s a good chance it’ll keep the doctor away!

The benefits of walking are well documented. From helping you lose weight and de-stress to lowering your blood pressure and reducing your risk of many chronic diseases. Regular walking is one of the best and easiest things you can do for your health. WHY? – because walking is very easy to do, requires nothing but a pair of comfortable shoes, and has tremendous mental and physical benefits. It is one of the most effective low-impact ways to positively alter your body composition. Daily walking increases metabolism by burning extra calories and by preventing muscle loss; increasingly important as we age!

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