A survey into how men’s mental health has been affected by the pandemic reveals that an overwhelming 100% of all men interviewed felt that their mental health had been affected. All of those who took part reported problems including feelings of depression, anger, anxiety, lack of appetite, sleeping problems and lack of sexual interest over the last few months. The Covid-19 Crisis Survey for Men went onto reveal that over half of all men who took part (60%), have not made time to socialise with their family and friends and this has had a detrimental effect on their mental health.…
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After being kept indoors for so long, and isolated from the world outside, now is the perfect time to shake things up with your look. Even if you are not a daring fashionista, adding one or two of this year’s trends could give your summer look the spice it needs to be fresh, cool, and impactful. One of the best things about summer, besides those yummy frozen yoghurts and daiquiris by the pool, is that fashion is just so effortless. We can now put our favourite sundress and sandals and hit the bar for a couple of drinks after work,…
South African raisins are a ‘Natural powerhouse’ and offer numerous benefits to both mum and baby during pregnancy. Produced in the Orange and Olifants river regions, which are in the Northern and Western Cape respectively, South African raisins are 100% naturally sundried. The climate is dry and sunny, with an ample supply of water from the rivers, which makes ideal growing conditions to produce the highest quality raisins that have been ethically and sustainably farmed. 30g of raisins counts as 1 of your 5-a-day, compared to 80g of fresh fruit. Raisins are packed full of nutrients! Because most of the…
Houseplants should be integrated in your house to create mindfulness. An environmentally rich addition to you house will ease stress levels and relax your mind. In this current climate it is normal to feel anxious and overwhelmed, creating a plant space or filling each room with plants will subtly ease you into meditation. Active plant care is a small but effective way to look after your mental wellbeing. By bringing your attention to caring for your plants, you can focus solely on the present moment and distract your brain from anxious thoughts. Plants are also a great way to take…
Paultons Park prepares for re-opening on Saturday 4th July with enhanced guest facilities Hampshire attraction to be one of the first UK theme parks to offer free virtual queuing Paultons Park – the UK’s number one family theme park and the home of Peppa Pig World – will be providing free virtual queuing features via mobile app as it opens its doors on Saturday 4 July. All of the park’s rides and nearly all of its attractions, including Peppa Pig World, Critter Creek and Lost Kingdom, will be open for guests to enjoy. The free-to-download Paultons Park mobile app will…
Cos Sakkas interviews Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck about life, lockdown and her love of hairdressing Instagram has been bursting with interviews from hairdressers, photographers and celebrities all the way through lockdown. But there is one interview that is full of inspiration, laughter and a walk down memory lane that all hairdressers should tune in for. TONI&GUY international artistic director and British Hairdresser of the Year nominee, Cos Sakkas, talks to global creative director Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck about life in lockdown and what the future holds. The one-hour special – which can be viewed on @toniandguyworld Instagram IGTV – sees Sacha look back at…
Aaron M. Abelto is finding success in the entertainment industry through various film, TV and documentary projects. From being an extra in the movie“Step Up Revolution”, he’s now making and starring in his own films. Inspired by directors such as Steven Spielberg and Robert Rodriguez, Aaron has been involved in a number of films, including “I Before Thee”. In this project, he not only directed, but also wrote the script and starred in it too. Aaron then directed the TV docu-series“Watch the Thrown”and is now in post-production on another documentary called“The Power of Movement”. Abelto told us more about his path to…
With a passion for music, writing and keeping our ‘inner child’ alive, children’s author Natalie Reeves Billing talks to Fab UK features writer, Sue Smart, about her life and latest book. Lockdown has created many challenges for families with young children, making the launch very timely for Natalie’s picture book for children, My Mummy Is A Monster. This upbeat book is the first in the Monstrous Me collection, which Natalie wrote and Lisa Williams illustrated. In colourful and entertaining ways, it shows children (and maybe reminds adults) there are two sides to every story. Natalie says: “My hope is that…
London: Rakuten TV has announced the launch of its exclusive new documentary, Anything Is Possible; a new film charting the story of basketball star Serge Ibaka, who currently plays for NBA’s Toronto Raptors. The documentary will be available for free on Rakuten TV from June 25th, across all territories covered by the leading video-on-demand platform, making it available to millions of viewers across Europe. Anything Is Possible will offer viewers an intimate insight into the life and story of the global basketball star, whose star power is felt on the court and through his ongoing humanitarian work. From his roots…
The latest public survey by WRAP suggests that two in five UK citizens (41%) have had a clear out of unwanted textiles and clothing during the Covid-19 lockdown, with the majority storing their items at home until lockdown lifts. The sustainability body has published its findings (Citizen Insights: Textiles and COVID-19 Survey) to help the charitable sector, local authorities and recyclers prepare for the expected influx of textiles likely to be donated to charity shops and via other donation routes, as these begin to reopen over the coming weeks. WRAP’s survey found two-thirds of people are choosing to donate their…