Forest Diaries – rocket stoves and killer whales!
How do you keep your little ones entertained during school holidays? Nature recently provided the perfect solution for Gwen Bennett, mum to two very rambunctious boys – Fionn and Oisín.
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Health & Wellbeing
We all know the importance of looking after ourselves. But did you know that looking after yourself can benefit our natual world? And that any improvements to our natural world can in turn benefit our health? In these articles we take a look at how our health and wellbeing connects us all to nature.
Latest Health and Wellbeing Articles
Over 100 forests to explore
Forests help to slow down climate change and there are over 100 forests you can visit in Northern Ireland. Public facilities are continually improved with
Why food historian Lady Dunleath thinks our fruit and veg was better 100 years ago!
As a food historian and grower, Lady Dunleath knows her onions and believes we were all better off a century ago when we grew our
How a car diet can benefit your health & the planet
Did you know research has found that people inside vehicles are exposed to far higher levels of air pollution than those walking or cycling along
How air pollution is affecting the environment
Air pollution is recognised as a major cause of biodiversity loss UK-wide affecting a range of habitats and species, including at sensitive, protected sites. Learn how air pollution is affecting these sites in Northern Ireland and how it’s being managed.
Take a walk on the mind side
You don’t always have to leave home to benefit from nature as we’ve found a way to bring nature straight to you!
Air Pollution
Find out what air pollution is, how it affects our health, the environment and how it’s monitored and controlled in Northern Ireland. See tips on what you can do to reduce air pollution and if you have a condition like Asthma, did you know that you can check air quality levels daily? Details are in the articles below.
Translink Launches new #LetsChangeTogether Climate Campaign ahead of COP26
Translink Launches new Climate Campaign under the banner #LetsChangeTogether, calling for organisations and individuals to join with it to make vital changes to achieve net-zero emissions across Northern Ireland.
How a car diet can benefit your health & the planet
Did you know research has found that people inside vehicles are exposed to far higher levels of air pollution than those walking or cycling along
How air pollution is affecting the environment
Air pollution is recognised as a major cause of biodiversity loss UK-wide affecting a range of habitats and species, including at sensitive, protected sites. Learn how air pollution is affecting these sites in Northern Ireland and how it’s being managed.
Spare The Air
Air quality in Northern Ireland is generally better now than it has been at any time since before the Industrial Revolution. These improvements have been achieved
What’s a cup of tea got to do with air quality?
It usually involves a kettle, a mug, a tea bag, a spoon and varying degrees of milk and sugar. It doesn’t take long to make
Should you be worried about air pollution?
Many people think that air pollution is only a problem for big densely populated cities like Beijing or New Delhi but it’s also a problem
It’s estimated that 400,000 people in Northern Ireland are living with some form of persistent pain (also known as chronic pain). We’re sharing resources and stories below designed to inform everyone about pain management practices.
10 More Ways To Cope With Chronic Pain
10 more ways to cope with chronic pain, this advice isn’t meant to be medical advice but more of a personal guidance
10 Ways To Stop Chronic Pain From Taking Over Your Life
10 More ways to stop chronic pain, from real people who share their best advice but isn’t meant to be medical advice.
7 Yoga Tips That’ll Help You Cope With Chronic Pain
7 Yoga tips that’ll help you cope with chronic pain from real people who are sharing their best advice
10 Self-Care Tips For People With Chronic Pain To Try This Week
10 self care tips for people with chronic pain to try this week from real people own account but isn’t meant to be medical advice
Managing Pain, Jay’s Story
Managing pain, Jay Flood Coleman suffered two brain haemorrhages in the early 1990s, losing a quarter of his brain
Managing Pain at Work
Managing pain at work by setting up your workspace, talk to your boss and getting an assessment of your desk area.
Keeping Active with Arthritis, Gillian’s Story
Keeping Active with Arthritis, Gillian’s Story In this video from Arthritis Care Gillian explains how exercise helps her and what she does to keep active.
Keeping Active With Arthritis, Keri’s Story
In this video Keri explains arthritis isn’t just an older person’s disease it can affect people of all ages.
Chair Exercises for People With Arthritis
Chair Exercises for People With Arthritis The charity, Arthritis Care, is leading the way in the use of chair exercises to help people with arthritis
