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Facing Blue Monday Together: The 650 Challenge at Jones’ Fitness
Blue Monday is often called the “most depressing day of the year”. It falls on the third Monday of January, which in 2026 is Monday 20 January. The idea began in 2005, when a travel company claimed to use a formula based on weather, money worries, time since Christmas and broken New Year goals. Today, scientists agree that Blue Monday is not real. There is no evidence that one single day is more depressing than any other. Even so, many mental...
Finding My Way
(A poem inspired by Lady Gaga song titles) In a world where the Rain on Me never seems to stop,I Just Dance through the shadows, trying to rise to the top.Poker Face on, hiding the struggle inside,But I’m ready to face it; no longer will I hide. Born This Way, I...
Bedfordshire sees rise in Stress and Anxiety – Why talking matters more than ever
Stress and anxiety are rising across Bedfordshire. New figures show more people are being admitted to hospital because they are struggling to cope. This is not just a number. It is a real warning sign that many people are suffering in silence. In 2023–24, there were...
Six Years of ‘For Men To Talk’: One Conversation Can Save a Life
Today we celebrate the 6-year anniversary of 'For Men To Talk'. What started as one man’s idea is now helping men across towns and counties. The mission is simple: give men a safe place to talk. The founder, Luke Newman, knows how hard it can be to open up. He lost...