You may have heard a bit about SAD (or Seasonal Affective Disorder). Around this time of year, when winter brings its dark evenings and cold weather, we start to hear the rumour that the "SAD" months are upon us.But what is SAD and what can we do about it?
Read MoreIt can be easy to ignore or forget about the quality of the air that we breathe. However, in London, air pollution contributes to 9,500 early deaths per year, and significantly increases our risk for many health problems. Therefore, anything that we can do to cleanse the air in our homes, however small, is surely worthwhile.
Read MoreWe're about to start our next SWAP project so we wanted to catch up with one of our recent SWAP graduates about her experience of the programme.
Read MoreThe RISE Project is the newest programme to be set up by The Bridge. We are teaming up with experts from the wellbeing world and local women to start the wheels of change towards healthier and happier communities.
Read MoreTracey, who works in our cafe, is our smoothie and juice connoisseur. Her wonderful creations all taste amazing and are genuinely good for you (a nutritionist said so!), so we thought it was only fair to share her recipes with all of you.
Read MoreThis month, The Bridge are teaming up with BOST (Bankside Open Spaces Trust) to host free fitness boot camps for local workers and residents. We want to invite you to get put through your paces by The Bridge's highly qualified and experienced personal trainer, Tonija, in one of Southwark's hidden open spaces.
Read MoreYoga isn’t just a bit of stretching and breathing; it actually has physical, mental and cognitive benefits.
Read MoreWe had a think about ways to make our gym accessible to more women and came up with a FREE Friday buddy scheme that we thought could work rather nicely.
Read MoreCome to our garden and meet our new tomato plants! Here at The Bridge, we love our fruit and veg, so we thought why not grow our own.
Read MoreTests make me uncomfortable, not the tests themselves but the anxiety anticipation of the outcome. Two years ago they wouldn’t have phased me, but that was before I started getting results you wouldn’t want to receive.
Read MoreWhile it’s mostly associated with its taste, turmeric also has a number of surprising health benefits.
Read MoreWater is really important for the body no matter the weather, helping to circulate nutrients and aiding muscles with our day-to-day activities. When the weather heats up, water leaves our bodies faster through an increase in sweat. Keeping up our own hydration levels at this time helps with concentration and overall body health.
Read MoreI have recently marked my first year as a diabetic, not something to celebrate but certainly something that needs to be a big consideration moving forward in life. Why am I telling you all this? Well I am setting the scene for what I believe is the best advice for anyone who finds themselves in my position
Read MoreAs with many other areas of London and the UK, Southwark and Lambeth have found themselves struggling to cope with the pressures of an ageing population and vast funding gaps. Contact the Elderly and Borough Common host a bi-annual tea party with The Bridge to try and combat some of the issues faced by the local older generation.
Read MoreEveryone will relate to the joyful feeling of coming home from a relaxing stroll in their local park. Getting fresh air is one reason that we feel this way (which in our city is not a common occurrence!). Exercise is another. Getting the heart pumping and blood circulating around the body is one of the best ways to de-stress.
Read MoreIn May 2016 I received the news that I had Type 2 (sometimes known as late onset) Diabetes, which came as something of a shock as I had only gone to see the doctor to find out whether I was menopausal. On reflection I really should not have been surprised as I had been sleep walking towards the disease over a number of years.
Read MoreThese exercises are great to release any tension (or stress!) without leaving your desk.
Read MoreSince the end of last year, we have been looking to update our building and our branding, so we can spread the word about who we are and what we do.
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