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
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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.
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!
Learn how incredible nature is at helping us manage our stress
The importance of nature for mental health has long been established, but it’s worth thinking about why it’s so crucial. When we’re in an urban
10 Hidden Walking Gems in Northern Ireland
On a sunny day in Northern Ireland people flock to the most well-known and well-loved walks. However, overcrowding can lead to all sorts of environmental
AMR Awareness Week
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria are no longer killed by an antibiotic. These bacteria have now become resistant to antibiotics. Often when a bacterium
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