What’s up, doc?

Chill out, stand more & stop snoring… there’s lots of help and advice to improve your health this April.

Distress to de-stress

If you’re increasingly overwhelmed by juggling modern life’s many demands, then take advantage of the free resources and help during Stress Awareness Month in April.

The Stress Management Society has created a 30-Day Challenge to help you dial down your stress levels, focusing on taking one new action each day to boost your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. It takes 30 days on average to turn new actions into habits, so by the end of the month you could be enjoying a whole new outlook on life.

There’s also a daily de-stressing planner, a seven-day action plan, a digital detox checklist, a free stress guide, videos and even a rather lovely stress-relief adult colouring book. Find out more at stress.org.uk/ national-stress-awareness-month/

No more snores

Did you know?

■ Snoring has affected humans for millennia, with the ancient Egyptians documenting thyme as a treatment 3,500 years ago.

■ Over 40% of the population snore, and it’s twice as common in men than women, although it increases in women after the menopause.

■ Long-term snoring can be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnoea in 4-10% of people.

■ Hormones play a huge role – testosterone replacement therapy in men doubles their risk of snoring, while women with polycystic ovary