Ruari Fairbairns | One Year No Beer

“Everything becomes easier when you are not hungover” – John O’Brien

“It is amazing to think all this can be achieved by making one simple lifestyle change” Life was good while I was drinking. All aspects of my life were going well so had no reason not to enjoy myself. At any opportunity I could, I would go drinking. I was...

World No Tobacco Day

May 31st is the World Health Organisation (WHO) No Tobacco Day. Each year, a new topic relating to the dangers of tobacco is highlighted. In 2020, the WHO has set its sights on a big target. To mark No Tobacco Day 2020, a counteroffensive has been launched, to thwart...

How to be happier: Finding joy in your day-to-day life – by Helen Bradford

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be easy to forget to make time to practise these small acts that can contribute to your overall wellbeing and happiness. Waking up every morning, cleaning the house, cooking and doing chores, finishing up the necessary...

“There is a lot more time in the day than I once believed” Cam Simpson

“I can’t wait to see where life takes me on this beautiful journey without an end.” Before coming across OYNB I was a daily drinker. Although in the evening it often could have been considered excessive, it rarely interfered with my work. I would reward...

How to: meal prepping guide

The benefits of meal prepping for busy lives and the importance for maintaining a healthy diet Meal prepping has the power not only to save us time, energy and make our lives easier, but it can also help us to be healthier, by providing a clever hack to help support...

Habits: Breaking, building and maintaining them

Expert review by:Dr Melissa Oldham Habits can be both beneficial and detrimental to our health and wellbeing. This is why it is important to evaluate our habits and consider how we can establish new healthier behaviours into our routine. A habit is a behaviour that...