Physical Well-being

Introduction

Physical Well-being

Scientists have discovered physiological evidence that suggests spending time in nature reduces stress, such as observed lowered heart rates and less time spent thinking about problems and stresses. Just taking a walk outside will help the brain produce endorphins, the neurotransmitters responsible for regulating mood. Both being outside and walking can work together to create positive changes in our overall state of mind.

Here you will find a range of articles and resources to help you to consider and improve your well-being. If you experience significant stress or concern, please contact our confidential safeguarding email: Safeguarding@kaplan.co.uk. You will also find some useful links to support organisations at the bottom of this page.

It's our ongoing commitment to curate a range of content on wellbeing. As we use some external content, please use your personal devices, as some work firewalls may not permit access. It is a big topic, so you will find resources to support physical and mental well-being on this page.

For relationships, mental or financial well-being, click on the links below to access the relevant pages.

Relationships page

Mental Well-being page

Financial Well-being page

Research-PROVEN 30-Minute Walk Benefits

Walking is essential for good health. Walking research is very clear. If you take a 30-minute walk each day, your heart will be dramatically healthier. As you walk, your heart pumps in a nice and relaxed manner, circulating oxygen-rich blood throughout your body.

What Happens When You Start Eating Healthy?

What Happens When You Start Eating Healthy? A Doctor Explains; Eating healthier can impact your life in many different ways. Some of those changes happen immediately. The changes can help motivate you to lead a healthier life.

Top 10 Benefits of Exercise

Most people know that exercise is suitable for most people. This video walks you through the 10 proven benefits of exercise based on the best and most current studies available.

Lunch Break Yoga

Lunch Break Yoga! You can take this all levels feel good yoga practice with you anywhere! It is a great yoga practice to slow down, decompress, increase productivity and improve focus. It allows you to open up, reduce stress in both mind & body, and invites you to find what feels good!

Sleep | How to Sleep Fast at Night

Sarah Jeffries a sleep expert, shares her proven sleep techniques and tips for you to be able to sleep faster, early and better. These Sleep Techniques and tips might not work after your first try but just keep doing this every night and you will see that you can sleep quickly and fast.

The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise

When it comes to what you bite, chew and swallow, your choices have a direct and long-lasting effect on the most powerful organ in your body: your brain. So which foods cause you to feel so tired after lunch?

Healthy Boundaries at Work

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Fitness: Boosting your activity as a key to improving health, wellbeing and productivity

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Meditation; yoga for the mind

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Eating a balanced dietFind out about the major food groups and how to balance them for a healthy diet.

Can eating collagen improve your skin and joints?Collagen powders, bars, chocolates, chews and liquid and capsule supplements are some of the products claiming to support your body’s collagen levels and keep signs of ageing at bay. Does the science stack up though?

Healthy recipesEnjoy our lighter versions of all your favourite recipes, including healthy pad Thai, salmon pasta, burgers, curries, lasagne, brownies and more.

How Do I CheckLearn the basics of how to check your breasts, pecs or chest for signs of breast cancer, whatever your age or gender.

Are Energy Drinks Good or Bad for You?Energy drinks are beverages that claim to increase energy and mental performance. This article examines whether they're good or bad for health.

How to be more active - Better HealthFind simple ways to move more every day with tips, support and free exercise plans to help you get going.

How do I check for cancer?Should I be doing self-checks for cancer? There is no one way to check yourself for cancer.

Vaping myths and the facts - Better HealthThere are lots of misconceptions about e-cigarettes and vaping. Here are some of the most common myths, and the facts based on scientific evidence and data.

How to be a healthy weight without counting caloriesExperts suggest a range of strategies to help you find good daily ways to eat. Calorie counting works for some, but there are other options.

8 Health Benefits of SleepQuality sleep leads to a number of mental and physical health benefits. Learn the many ways sleep helps your body and strategies for getting better sleep.

Heart Matters quizzes

Test yourself and learn to look after your heart with one of our fun quizzes

Cervical screening: What to expect from your smear test.

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Useful Links & Support

For any learner experiencing significant stress or concern, please contact our confidential safeguarding email: Safeguarding@kaplan.co.uk

For urgent and medical matters, we remind our learners to contact their GP or Dial 111/999 as appropriate.

The following helplines may also be of assistance:

NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000: advice for anyone who has concerns about the welfare of a young person or child
Samaritans: 116123: support with many forms of emotional distress and the line is available 24 hours a day, free of charge.
Or you can email via jo@samaritans.org.uk or text SHOUT to 85258
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/ Mind provide a wide-range of services relating to mental health
https://www.brook.org.uk/ Brook charity offer both clinical sexual health services and education as well as wellbeing services for young people.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/ The NHS offer advise on 5 steps to mental wellbeing
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus How to look after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
https://giveusashout.org/ Struggling to cope? When you text SHOUT to 85258, you are connected to a trained, empathetic and listening Shout Volunteer.
https://www.whatsupwitheveryone.com/ WUWE Create short mental wellbing videos through animation.
www.cwmt.org.uk a charity established in memory of Charlie Waller: the trust was founded by his family to educate young people about staying mentally well.
www.anxietyuk.org.uk a national charity run by people with lived experience of anxiety
www.addaction.org.uk which supports people to make positive changes around alcohol, drugs, mental health and wellbeing.
www.harmless.org.uk an organisation providing a range of service and coping strategies relating to self-harm
www.actionforhappiness.org a not for profit organisation committed to building a happier and more caring society
www.sleepio.com is an app for sleep management based on cognitive behavioural principles
www.moodpanda.com is an app-based platform allowing people to track their moods
https://thehappynewspaper.com/ The Happy News is a newspaper to celebrate all the good in the world and a platform to share postive and uplifting articles.
https://www.shoutoutuk.org/prevent/ Shout Out UK helps primary/secondary schools and colleges tackle extremism and radicalisation by using modern techniques to unite the classroom and build students’ critical thinking skills and emotional resilience.