7 ways to improve your health in 2022

A new year brings new goals, ambitions, and hopefully healthier habits. 2022 is a great time to make these goals a reality. Add these resolutions to your list to start living a healthier life this year.

 1.   Cut down on sugar. Like everything, consume it in moderation.

 2.   Drink more water. Remember to stay hydrated all the times.

 3.   Exercise Regularly. Exercising is essential to healthy living.

 4.   Practice mindful breathing. The word meditation intimidates a lot of people, but an easy way to start is by learning how to breathe mindfully.

 5.   Make sure you get enough Vitamin D. It is crucial for the immune system and overall wellbeing 

 6.   Eat more whole foods. Aim to eat 5 servings of fruit or vegetables a day.

 7.   Spend more time outside. Spending time in nature or practicing forest bathing can lower blood pressure and stress hormone levels, reduce anxiety, and improve mood.

 With the added emphasis on health, it's more important than ever to make those wellness resolutions and stick to them.

Most beautiful nature settings in the UK

Do you feel recharged after a vacation? How about planning your next trip to a beautiful national park in the UK?

Here are some suggestions, places where you can immerse in nature and come back happier and healthier.

1. The Lake District National Park:  The Park is England’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site and a spot that can’t be missed when exploring northern England. Perched on the north-west coast of the country, it’s got around sixteen lakes across the whole national park, which is stunning.

2. Bentley Wood, Hampshire: There’s a tree-laden corner on the Hampshire/Wiltshire boundary that is home to some of the rarest butterfly species in the UK. Just south-east of Salisbury, Bentley Wood is home to more than 36 species, including the Duke of Burgundy, pearl-bordered fritillary and the purple emperor.

3. Blean Woods, Kent: Blean Woods is a wonderful place for a quiet walk in a beautiful and ancient woodland. There are five trails to explore, the longest of which takes you on an eight-mile wander through mature oaks which hide lesser spotted woodpeckers and nightingales.

4. New Forest, Hampshire: William the Conqueror named the forest when he used to hunt deer and wild pigs here nearly 1,000 years ago. Confusingly, this picturesque corner of south England isn’t completely covered in woodland either – it also has acres of purple-flecked heathland and miles of pebbly, marshy coast. The terrain is gentle, and you’re guaranteed a sighting of its free-roaming horses.

5. Wistman`s Wood, Devon:  Said to be a legendary Druids’ grove, Wistman’s Wood is one of only three high-altitude oakwoods on Dartmoor in Devon. This unusual and atmospheric forest and the many boulders scattered around it are covered in moss and lichen.

6. Snowdonia National Park, Wales: The national park is named after Snowdon – 3,560ft tall mountain, which is the tallest one in Wales and England. The park boasts mountains and the coast that make a dramatic landscape. It is one of the most popular places among the hikers, climbers, cyclists and backpackers.