Wellbeing Hub

 We all know that Oats keep you fuller for longer when had for breakfast but what are the actual health benefits of this versatile grain?

The relationship between Easter and eggs is evident, so why not delve into the health benefits of the not so sweet counterpart of chocolate eggs.

An Irish Soda bread recipe and a healthy soup recipe to make on the 17th!

Thursday 4 March is University Mental Health Day, which brings students and staff from around the country together to make sure mental health is prioritised and no student feels alone.

Food for a Healthy Heart this Valentine's. Plus tasty Pancake Day recipes ready for the 16th!

As we enter the New Year we find ourselves in a familiar situation to which we spent the majority of 2020. With the uncertainty surrounding the national lockdown and the prolonged time being spent indoors, it is all the more important to look after ourselves – even more so than usual!

Instead of thinking about what results you want to achieve by the end of January, think about what you would like to realistically achieve by the end of 2021.

Can the foods we eat make us look, as well as feel great?

It's important to eat a well-balanced diet when under pressure to ensure you have the necessary energy reserves to help combat stress and build resilience.

Feeling good after a workout and the benefits

Let one of our qualified trainers, Shanto help you improve your overall wellbeing through a simple yet effective 6 week programme.

Get out and explore in nature this year for Mental Health Awareness Week 2021.

World-class fitness experience that you can access anywhere through this app.

A Easter twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie! Give these a go this weekend! This recipe makes 15-20 cookies.

Reslife have created two short videos to help with mindfulness and improving your mental health.

NHS practitioners place great importance on maintaining a ‘healthy’ Body Mass Index (BMI), calculated by determining an individual’s height to weight ratio; but is there too much emphasis placed on achieving an ideal weight over following a healthy lifestyle?

Our therapist Corinne McCrea is currently offering online Self-Care Sessions.

Doing exercises to strengthen the lower back can help alleviate and prevent lower back pain. It can also strengthen the core, leg, and arm muscles.

We kick off our 14-day isolation challenge with a core work out! For this, all you need is a mat or towel and a small weight if you have one the exercises can be adapted if you don’t have a weight!

In the second instalment of the 14-day isolation challenge, today's challenge is to learn a new skill! You can pick from one of the skills below to learn or you can pick one yourself.

Today’s challenge in the 14 Isolation Challenge is to run/ walk 5km! 

In Day 4 of the 14-day Isolation Challenge, we challenge you to try out a new healthy recipe! We have pulled together a healthy recipe for you to try or you can try one of your own!

All drivers driving under BU business are required to abide by the Driving Policy and must complete a drivers declaration form before any journey commences.

As part of our commitment to the wellbeing of all students at BU, SportBU would like to ensure that all athletes have a better understanding of some of the dangers associated with alcohol, drugs and the importance of sleep.

Get back to feeling a bit more you!