All articles by the Retail Trust – Page 6
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GuidanceMaintaining your family’s physical wellness
As we spend more time at home, it is important we manage our physical wellbeing and stay as active as possible. We have collated our nine favourite articles to give you and your loved ones some inspiration.
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GuidanceCaring for family and friends during times of crisis
Connection with other people is incredibly important, and evidence shows that our physical and mental health can suffer without social support. Here is some information to consider while caring for your loved ones during COVID-19.
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GuidanceManaging health anxiety
Health anxiety is an unfounded, sometimes all-consuming worry about having, or developing, a serious medical condition. Learn about managing health anxiety in these uncertain times.
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GuidanceWorking from home is here to stay
Many of us are now either working from home full-time or are based at home at least a few days a week. No doubt, you’ve found it a both challenging and rewarding experience. it’s unlikely that the workplace will ever look the same as it did pre-COVID and it could be that many roles will continue to be home-based in the very long term.
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GuidanceUnderstanding obsessive compulsive disorder
Find out more about the symptoms and treatments of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
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GuidanceHow stressed do you feel?
Please choose the answers that best describe your thoughts and feelings during the past month.
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GuidanceYour wellbeing assessment
Complete our short wellbeing assessment which will provide you with a personalised wellbeing rating based on your responses and will assist you in identifying the help that might be available to support your mental wellbeing.
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InformationPayday loan schemes
People rely on payday loans to help tide them over when times are financially tight. If you’re considering a payday loan, these tips might help you to decide if it’s the best option for you.
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GuidanceWhat to do when a colleague dies
Any death – at whatever age, and by whatever cause – is distressing. And while people leave jobs for all sorts of reasons, it’s very different when a workplace looks and feels diminished because of a death.
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GuidanceProblem gambling
If you or someone you know is struggling with an addiction to gambling, a range of self-help tips and support services are available.
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GuidanceUnderstanding compulsive gaming
Approximately 32 million people in the UK enjoy online video games. While the majority spend an average of 10 hours per week playing, some people struggle with what the World Health Organisation refers to as a gaming disorder.
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GuidanceUnderstanding post-traumatic stress disorder
Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatments of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD)
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GuidanceWhat is diabetes?
Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders in which a person has abnormally high blood sugar, either because their pancreas does not produce enough insulin or because these cells do not respond to the insulin that the body produces.
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GuidanceWhat is osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a long-term condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff. It’s the most common type of arthritis in the UK, affecting over 8.75 million people. Find out more about the condition.
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GuidanceWhat is heart failure?
Heart failure refers to the condition when the heart is unable to pump blood around the body as well as it should. This can lead to oxygen deprivation to the rest of the body, and abnormal back pressure developing within blood vessels of the body, causing a number of problems.
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GuidanceWhat is coronary heart disease?
It’s estimated that over seven million people in the UK have a diagnosis of coronary heart disease (CHD), with more men than women affected. Learn about the risk factors, symptoms and treatments associated with this condition.
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GuidanceUnderstanding low mood
Feeling low from time to time is part of life. Find out how to recognise low mood, what we can learn from it and tips to lift it.
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GuidanceWhat is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when part of the brain dies as a result of oxygen deprivation, typically due to a blockage in one of the arteries leading to the brain or one of the small vessels deep inside the brain. Learn how to spot the signs of a stroke.
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GuidanceWhat is atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disturbance in the UK, affecting around one million adults. In AF, the normal regular electrical impulses of the heart become disorganised, leading to an irregular heartbeat. Find out more about the condition.
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GuidanceWhat is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a number of chronic lung diseases which include chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Learn about the symptoms of COPD and the treatments that are available.