From Budgeting to Wellbeing: Tackling Cost of Living Anxiety in the UK  

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The cost of living crisis has placed immense strain on households across the UK, forcing many to make difficult decisions about their daily expenses. For countless individuals and families, this financial stress has evolved into a serious mental health challenge, often referred to as cost of living anxiety. Understanding how to cope with this pressure […]

Why the Cost of Living Crisis is a Public Health Issue

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The cost of living crisis in the UK is often discussed in economic terms, but its profound effects on public health cannot be ignored. Rising energy bills, soaring food prices, and stagnant wages are forcing individuals and families to make impossible choices, with devastating consequences for their physical and mental wellbeing. As the crisis deepens, […]

Encouraging Phsyical Activity in the UK – What Role Can Brands Play?

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We know regular exercise improves our physical and mental health. Being active can help manage many long-term conditions and almost one in three people (32%) claim exercise improves their mental health, with over a quarter (27%) saying that exercise lifts their mood and helps them feel less anxious or depressed. However, as we continue to […]