This week is Men’s Health Week and we aim to raise awareness of preventable health problems that disproportionately affect men and encourage them to tackle their issues.

We support The Men’s Health Forum (https://www.mhwshow.co.uk/mens-health-week-2020-mental-health/) #MensHealthAndTheInternet campaign and have detailed useful tips below on better ways to manage your technology.

• Take regular breaks from your smartphone each day. Place your phone in a drawer or cupboard for at least 30 minutes a few times throughout the day and allow yourself to do something productive such as spend time with family, read or exercise!
• Turn off notifications – constant pinging can cause distraction even if you are not physically looking at your phone.
• Delete apps that do not serve your best interest. Many apps, especially betting apps, can be highly addictive and damaging, and can even cause relationships to breakdown.
• Use dark mode at night and stay off your phone for at least one hour before bed – this will help improve your sleep.
• Find a new hobby that doesn’t involve technology such as walking, cooking, gardening or simply just meeting up with some friends!