A survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed one in four have also attempted a new diet or exercise regime in the past three months to boost their wellbeing. However, while 29 % feel their physical health has improved during lockdown, 36% felt their mental health has worsened. Dr Arun Thiyagarajan, medical director, said: "Looking after our mental health is equally as important as our physical health, so we need to take steps to ensure we're looking after both. "If you're struggling with your mental health please do speak to your GP who will be able to help." "In our health clinics, we see many people who take up fad diets or extreme exercise programmes that are difficult to stick to.

Source: Daily Mirror September 24, 2020 17:01 UTC