Heart healthy Valentine’s Day Tips  By February, many people may have given up on their New Year’s resolutions to get fit or lose weight this year. But for those that are still persevering with their healthy lifestyle, national holidays like Valentine’s Day can act as a big road block in the way, with unhealthy goods [...]

World Cancer Day – spot the signs to fight against cancer February 4 2018 marked World Cancer Day, the one singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic. The awareness day’s aim is to save millions of preventable deaths by means of education and awareness [...]

Making your New Year’s resolution stick Simplify your goals Forget about an overhaul of your entire lifestyle, this approach to the New Year is a recipe for guilt and dissatisfaction. Instead, of all the things you hope to achieve in 2018, prioritise their importance. Perhaps there are two primary resolutions that will make the others [...]

The truth behind "health foods" Veggie burgers Cutting back on meat is great for your health and the environment, however you might want to reconsider that frozen veggie patty on your meat-free Monday. Often over processed and light on real vegetables, we’d suggest you swap an easy oven option for your own gourmet creation. From [...]

7 steps to becoming a morning person this winter Morning person 101: Plan ahead Without preparation getting out of bed can feel like stepping into chaos every morning. Realising at 8.30am that your shirt is not ironed isn’t the best way to start your day, so it’s high time you set an evening routine that [...]

10 tips to beat the blues this winter 1) Get outdoors As the old song says, the weather outside might be frightful, but breaking out of the sedentary winter mind-set can do wonders for your mental health. Embrace the daylight hours and head outside for a brisk walk or cycle. It will perform wellness wonders, [...]

What REALLY happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol? Here are some of the wonderful health benefits that follow a booze break, even on just a short term basis: The pounds start to drop off Many studies have shown that alcohol consumption is one of the biggest culprits for increasing weight gain. Alcohol [...]

5 tips to getting the whole family eating their 5 a day Never skip breakfastAs we all know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but sometimes fitting in a healthy start can be a challenge when racing against the clock to begin the school run and get to work on time. A [...]

Take a step back – Plutus’ guide on making the most of your rest and recuperation The summer feels as if it’s come to an end, with so many workers across the UK using up most of their annual leave allowance by now. This is an important time for employees to rest and refuel their [...]

New CEO for Newport health insurance company One of Newport’s longest established health insurance organisations has announced the appointment of its new chief executive officer. Martin Ricketts will assume his position at the helm of Plutus Health, following the departure of Andy Wilkins, who is retiring following 11 years with the organisation. The not-for-profit company [...]