If you have older loved ones nearing the point where they may need care or support to live well, distance can be a big problem. Not only is it harder to spot the signs...

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Sleep Concerns We spend about a third of our lives asleep. Sleep is essential – It is as important to our bodies as eating, drinking and breathing, and is...

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Exercise and Nutrition The key to having a long and happy retirement can start with your overall physical and mental wellbeing. As we get older, eating healthily and taking...

Wellbeing guide from Police Mutual Know your numbers week Know Your Numbers Week (2nd – 8th September 2024) encourages people to get their blood pressure tested. Many people have high blood pressure without knowing...

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Caring for a loved one Caring for someone has many positive and rewarding aspects to it and it can be the most loving thing you can do for someone...

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Neurogenerative conditions Neurodegenerative diseases occur when nerve cells in the brain or peripheral nervous system lose function over time and ultimately die. Although treatments may help relieve some of...

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Living with Cancer Being diagnosed with cancer is likely to cause lots of worries and fears not just for yourself but also for your loved ones. It’s scary, and...

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Living with Dementia Signs of dementia and how to support the person, their families and their friends 209,600 people will develop dementia this year, that’s one every three minutes....

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Carers Fatigue and Stress Caring for someone has many positive and rewarding aspects to it and it can be the most loving thing you can do for someone else....

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Loneliness We all feel lonely at times, it is a natural emotion. By building a greater awareness and acceptance of loneliness, we can help ourselves to manage the feeling....

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual The Loss of a Loved One The loss of a relative or close friend is one of the hardest challenges many people face during their lives. Signs and symptoms...

Tips for improving your posture Good posture is about much more than looking confident and poised. It’s an important part of your long-term health. Sitting or standing in the right position enables our bodies...

How to get started Quitting is hard but it’s the best thing you’ll ever do and will change your life. It can be easier if you have a plan, so here are some practical...

Enjoy alcohol in moderation Many of us enjoy a drink, often when socialising with friends and family. While this shouldn’t do you too much harm, regularly overdoing it is associated with various health risks....

Get enough good sleep – To avoid fatigue, shift workers need to get as close to 7–8 hours of sleep as possible, which is the average amount of sleep for most adults. Protect sleep...

Don’t undo your hard work while you’re away! A holiday is a time to unwind, see new placed and try new things. But it can also cause your healthy eating and exercise habits to...

Tips for healthy hydration Water makes up over two-thirds of the healthy human body so it’s really important that you consume enough fluid to stay hydrated. Here are some healthy choices and ones to...