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Did you know that performing strength and balance activities are as important as moving more and sitting less? There is a misconception that strength and balance activities are for older adults or gym goers. This is not the case, we all need to perform strength and balance activities as muscle strength starts to decrease from the age of 30, which has a huge impact on our mobility and independence as we age.

What is Park Power!

Park Power is a series of strength and balance exercises for people of all ages that do not require any equipment and makes use of the benches within Lurgan Park.

Park Power guides you through seven simple exercises that will improve your balance, muscle strength and increase your coordination. Increased stability, mobility, and flexibility will make it easier for you to perform everyday tasks such as carrying shopping, opening jars and getting up from a chair, as well as reducing the risk of falls.

At seven benches in Lurgan Park, you will see instructional signs detailing the exercises you can try – sit to stand, bench press, bicep curls, arm raise, front knee extension, leg flexion and one leg stand.

Park Power is such an easy way to incorporate strength and balance exercises while enjoying family time and all the benefits of being outdoors. Look out for those signs and have fun while improving your health and wellbeing at the same time!

Park Power is part of the Get Moving ABC initiative and is a collaborative effort from a range of Community Planning Partners, including Southern Health and Social Services Trust and the Public Health Authority.

Physical activity is all about moving from one place to another. Being physically active is much easier than you think, it includes going for walks, housework,

gardening, as well as sport and exercise. You don’t need to run a marathon to gain the benefits of physical activity, just move more and sit less during the day!

For many people starting to participate in physical activity can be daunting. It’s important to realise that it’s not about dressing in lycra, and goin

g to the gym (if that’s not your thing). You can be physically active anywhere. There are many ways to increase physical activity and one of the easiest ways is to walk!

Physical activity is good for us, not only to help us physically, but also for our mental health. It doesn’t matter what your age or fitness level. Move More, Sit less!

These simple eight exercises can help you improve your strength and balance which in turn helps you to stay active and independent in your everyday life.

Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke interactive webinars empower people to make informed lifestyle changes that will reduce their risk of developing chest, heart and stroke illnesses.

The webinars are available on a wide range of topics, providing
the information and tools needed to enable individuals to look after
and improve their health. Webinars can be delivered live or recorded.

Many of us have faced difficult personal, financial or physical challenges during the pandemic, and it's natural that this can have an impact on our mental health.

You could be feeling uncertain about what you should or shouldn’t be doing, or worried about what's going on in the world. It might seem like a lot is happening outside of our control, and this can feel overwhelming.  It’s natural that these changes can affect our mental health and wellbeing.

This winter, it’s important to be kind to yourself and take things at your own pace. If you’re finding things tough, try to talk about how you are feeling with others. You’re not alone. At Samaritans, we’re committed to helping you if you’re struggling to cope, however we can. 

Samaritans is a critical service, needed now more than ever. Our volunteers are always here to listen and won’t judge or tell you what to do. While it may take us longer to answer the phone or respond to emails, we're still here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

Excessive dryness or eczema due to hand washing

As coronavirus fears continue to circulate and we see rising cases in the UK, it only makes sense to follow current recommendations surrounding the importance of hand hygiene and washing practices.  However, repeated cleansing and use of alcohol gel has resulted in nearly all of my patients this week in suffering with some degree of either excessive dryness or very active hand dermatitis (eczema)

How the Health Foundation is supporting the UK's health and care system to deal with current challenges and building the evidence needed to understand longer-term implications on the nation's health.

For emergency services' mental health

Blue Light Together is the place for UK emergency services staff, volunteers, retirees and friends and family to find information, ideas and support to help look after your mental health.

It’s all in confidence.