BBC Radio 5 Live

Summary

  • Across the day on BBC Radio 5 Live, we’ll be taking an in depth look at wellbeing in the time of the coronavirus outbreak. While we all adjust to the ‘new normal’, it may cause some to feel anxious, stressed, worried, sad, bored, lonely or frustrated.

  • Wellbeing Live will explore the 10 tips the NHS advises to help improve your own mental health and wellbeing during these uncertain times, and how to look out for other people.

  • Get in touch using @BBC5Live and #WellbeingLive.

  • You can find more information and support at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.

  1. That's all from uspublished at 17:20 BST 28 April 2020

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    That's it for Wellbeing Live, we hope you've found the tips useful., external

    If you need more support, BBC Action Line has details of organisations who can help.

  2. Watch: Dr Radha explains the ten wellbeing tipspublished at 17:15 BST 28 April 2020

    Dr Radha Modgil from BBC Radio 1’s Life Hacks has been explaining the top 10 tips from the NHS for staying well, emotionally and physically during the lockdown. Watch all 10 below...

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  3. Eastenders actor Jake Wood on benefit of exercise in lockdownpublished at 17:09 BST 28 April 2020

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  4. 5 Live's Tony Livesey on getting a good night's sleep (with dogs)...published at 17:03 BST 28 April 2020

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  5. Would you let a Chaser organise your lockdown quiz?published at 16:52 BST 28 April 2020

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  6. Listen: Coping with bereavement during coronaviruspublished at 16:49 BST 28 April 2020

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    Activist Gina Martin and Nihal Arthanayake meet people trying to improve the world.

    Beth French was feeling alone and confused after her mum died, and was determined that no other young person who was grieving should feel the same.

    She set up the blog 'Let's Talk About Loss', which now supports hundreds of young people who are bereaved.

    Beth spoke to Gina, who recently lost her grandma to coronavirus, about dealing with grief during the pandemic.

    Click here to listen on BBC Sounds.

  7. Watch: 'Loneliness is really about connection'published at 16:33 BST 28 April 2020

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  8. Listen back to Fit & Fearless: Sleeppublished at 16:21 BST 28 April 2020

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    At the beginning of March, BBC Radio 5 Live’s Fit & Fearless podcast discussed sleep with Dr Sophie Bostock.

    She joined Zanna, Vicky and Tally to talk about the science behind a good night’s kip and she explained how sleep can impact both our physical and emotional health.

    Click here to listen on BBC Sounds.

  9. How to get to sleep during lockdownpublished at 16:10 BST 28 April 2020

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    If getting to sleep is something you're struggling with at the moment, our colleagues at Newsbeat have put together an article with some useful tips.

    Click here to read more.

  10. Tip 10. Look after your sleeppublished at 15:58 BST 28 April 2020

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    Good-quality sleep makes a big difference to how we feel mentally and physically, so it is important to get enough.

    Try to maintain regular sleeping patterns and keep up good sleep hygiene practices – like avoiding screens before bed, cutting back on caffeine and creating a restful environment. See our sleep page for more advice.

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  11. Jade from Little Mix on doing Lego in lockdownpublished at 15:48 BST 28 April 2020

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  12. 'Take it slowly, appreciate what's around you'published at 15:36 BST 28 April 2020

    5 Live Drive presenter Anna Foster says she thinks staying grounded is really important for wellbeing.

    Listen to Anna with Tony Livesey from 16:00 GMT on BBC Sounds.

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  13. Dr Radha on focusing on the presentpublished at 15:21 BST 28 April 2020

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  14. Listen: Self-isolation sports medley from BBC Philharmonicpublished at 15:10 BST 28 April 2020

    BBC Radio 5 Live’s presenters Chris Warburton and Eleanor Oldroyd gave the BBC Philharmonic just one week to record a performance of the BBC Sports Medley from their homes.

    How many different themes can you hear?

  15. Have a go at meditationpublished at 15:04 BST 28 April 2020

    Feel rested and refreshed with this mediation session, led by ‘Wellness Warrior’ Michael Wong for the Fit & Fearless podcast.

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    New to meditation? This short session led by Michael Wong will help you get started.

  16. Tip 9. Focus on the presentpublished at 15:03 BST 28 April 2020

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    Focusing on the present, rather than worrying about the future, can help with difficult emotions and improve our wellbeing. Relaxation techniques can also help some people deal with feelings of anxiety, or you could try a mindful breathing video.

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  17. Harlan Coban: How to start writing in isolationpublished at 14:45 BST 28 April 2020

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    Bestselling author Harlan Coben gives his tips to start writing whilst in isolation.

  18. Dr Radha on 'do things you enjoy'published at 14:32 BST 28 April 2020

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  19. Do things you enjoy: Three podcasts from 5 Livepublished at 14:29 BST 28 April 2020

    If sport is usually a big part of your life, BBC Radio 5 Live has some podcasts you might like - all available on BBC Sounds.

    A Question of Sport: The Podcast

    Mark Chapman hosts 'A Question of Sport: The Podcast' with Matt Dawson & Phil Tufnell.

    Click here to listen to the latest episode with Isa Guha and Micah Richards.

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    Gary Lineker, Ian Wright and Alan Shearer debate the best captains, goalkeepers, finishers and more, in Match of The Day: Top 10.

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    And in Replay, Colin Murray looks back at 90 years of sport on the BBC by unearthing classic commentaries and interviews from the BBC archives.

    Recent episodes include Brian Clough on Parkinson, and Seve Ballesteros winning the 1979 Open.

    Subscribe here on BBC Sounds.

  20. Dean Windass: Why structure helps me cope with lockdownpublished at 13:59 BST 28 April 2020

    This morning on 5 Live Breakfast, Dean Windass spoke about what is helping him at the moment.

    The former Hull, Bradford, Middlesbrough and Aberdeen striker struggled with his mental health after retiring from football.

    Windass explained one particular routine that he finds useful - click below to watch...

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    Dean Windass has been posting daily videos, to help people protect their mental health.