Health Defence Scotland December 6, 2019 Balls and Boccia Balls and Boccia What do you get if you combine a group of 20 people, 60 coloured balls and an empty room? A room filled with light, laughter, activity and…
Hilda Campbell November 29, 2019 Care for your heart. It matters and so do you. Care for your heart. It matters and so do you. Sometimes we know what we should be doing. But getting the motivation to do it? Well, that’s another story! We…
Health Defence Scotland November 21, 2019 Chatty Coffee Corners, Connections and Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland. Chatty Coffee Corners, Connections and Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Have you ever felt lonely? Have you ever been in a busy, crowded room that felt full of life and…
Nicole Bell November 15, 2019 The Power of An Hour. Could a stroll and a blether help you feel better? The Power of An Hour: Could a stroll and a blether help you feel better? With so many different messages about what we can do to improve our physical, mental…
Health Defence Scotland November 8, 2019 Hosepipes and Hearts Hosepipes and hearts So what has a hosepipe got to do with your heart? Have you ever turned the hose on and found it has sprung a leak? Have you…
Health Defence Scotland October 31, 2019 Do YOU know your numbers? Do YOU know your numbers? There are so many numbers that we collect that are connected to our health. Some of these we collect without thinking about it. For example…
Guest blogger: Dave Bertin - CHSS Voices Scotland Lead September 21, 2018 Emotional Intelligence – what is it and why is it important? We often talk about people’s intelligence in terms of how clever they are, the number of qualifications, the knowledge they have or just a general sense of their mental standing….
Guest blogger: Dave Bertin - CHSS Voices Scotland Lead August 20, 2018 Building resilience in the workplace (and for life!) The concept of resilience has gained attention recently. Sadly because it seems that more people are often feeling stressed and worn out. When we are worn out, we are less…
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist August 3, 2018 Get your fibre fix (and reduce the risk of stroke, diabetes and heart disease!) Fibre (also known as roughage) is an essential part of our diet but most adults in Scotland aren’t eating enough. In fact, most of us need to double our intake!…
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist July 13, 2018 Build the perfect lunch with our quick n’ easy 4 step guide Work lunches don’t have to be boring. With summer on our doorstep it’s an easy time of the year to pick healthy choices with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables…