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Fish is one of the healthiest foods and can’t be missing from a balanced diet. The nutritional benefits of fish are unique: it is rich in vitamins D and B2, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, magnesium, and potassium. But the star nutrient of fish are omega-3 fatty acids, since they protect heart health. In addition, fish keep your bones healthy, activates the immune system, prevents inflammation, and helps control cholesterol levels. That’s why specialists recommend eating fish at least twice a week.

For many people, their appreciation (or perhaps that should be grudging understanding?) of tax is often limited to how much tax is deducted from their hard-earned wages when they get paid. They consider tax to be complicated and dull and taking an interest in tax can be seen as something only high earners, the wealthy or the self-employed really need to concern themselves with.

But the reality is that understanding tax is important as it affects us all, regardless of how much we earn or how much money we have.

Why is it that some people find money easy to deal with, regardless of how much they have, whereas for others it is a cause of stress and anxiety? Your relationship with money will be determined by the feelings and thoughts you have from your life experiences. It’s not simply about whether there was enough money in your household as you grew up though. If that were the case, people from poor backgrounds would always be bad with money, and the wealthy would always be good, which simply isn’t true.

How many times have you said 'yes' to someone when you wanted to say 'no'?  Do you always try to please others?  Why do you let your friends make mean comments to you?  Do you find it difficult to tell others what bothers you?

If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, some of your relationships may be frustrating or disappointing. Setting healthy boundaries can help us avoid some of these abusive situations, misunderstandings, emotional blackmail, or even psychological manipulation.

From the early stages of life, music helps us communicate, express feelings and emotions; but also, it helps us to relax and feel good, even in the womb.

This is because the rhythm and tonality of music influence the limbic areas of the brain connected to emotions. In addition, music reduces the cortisol that the body produces to maintain alertness in situations of stress or anxiety. That's why music helps us to relax when we're stressed.

The healing power of music is such that more and more health professionals are including music therapy among their services.

At the beginning of the year many people take the opportunity to make changes. Some decide to adopt a healthier lifestyle; losing weight, stopping smoking, or reducing the amount of meat they eat. Others see the start of a new year as the motivation they need to look for a new job, start a new hobby or even move house.

A sad side effect of the Covid-19 pandemic is that the number of couples divorcing has steadily increased over the past 18 months. In the UK alone, one law firm recently reported that it has seen divorce instructions increase by around 30% since the pandemic began, and the UK’s Citizens Advice charity, which provides advice and guidance on a range of personal issues, has also seen a dramatic rise in visits to the divorce section of its website.

Friends are essential in life. They are with us to celebrate the good times and to overcome the bad ones. But friends are much more important than you think. Several studies have shown that friendship has real benefits on our physical and psychological health. Do you want to know what they are?

Regular exercise is important for keeping your body functioning at its best and it is crucial for good physical and mental health. We can all exercise in some way, regardless of age, so there is no excuse to avoid sport. All you have to do is to adapt the type of exercise to your needs.

What are the benefits of physical activity?

December is the moment to do your personal annual review. Have you achieved your goals? What were your most challenging moments? What have you learnt? And, most importantly, have you set your goals for next year?

After doing this review, you can think about what your goals for the coming year will be. To set them, remember you must have a positive attitude and be very open to change. Making a list can help you weigh the pros and cons of each decision.

To make a definitive goal list, let us give you some tips: