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Mental Health Awareness Week may have just passed, but the conversation it starts shouldn't stop when the week does. May is a good moment to pause and ask ourselves something we often avoid: How are you, really? Not the version you give your colleagues or post online....

If you have ever crossed your legs when you sneeze, avoided the trampoline at a children's party, or found yourself planning your day around where the nearest toilet is, you are far from alone. Pelvic floor weakness is one of the most common issues affecting women in...

Hard work at 20… a real challenge in your 60s! How would you feel at the thought of riding a hundred miles on a bicycle? Would it seem like hard work? How about 230 miles...? Yes, two hundred and thirty miles. That’s what Brian Hughes is doing this Sunday, and all in...

Your daily habits significantly impact your health. From the way you sit at your desk to how you unwind in the evening, these repeated actions shape how your body feels and functions. But one habit we often overlook is something so simple, we do it without thinking —...

Osteopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on treating the body as a unified whole. Developed in the 19th century, this practice has gained widespread recognition for its effectiveness in promoting natural healing.  Here are some fascinating facts...

Hi, I’m Patrick Hollingsworth, I’m one of LEAF Health’s therapists. I Love psychology and getting involved in psychology research. I’m a big fan of wild places and sharing experiences with people in outdoor settings. Before starting my journey to become a therapist I...

Imagine breathing almost pure oxygen in a pressurised chamber, sending a surge of healing power throughout your body. Sounds pretty incredible, right? That's the magic of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), a treatment gaining popularity in the UK for its potential to...

Strength, power, endurance, and fitness are all important components of a healthy lifestyle, but they each have their own unique benefits.   Strength Strength is the ability of your muscles to exert force. It is important for activities such as lifting heavy...