For many Brits, working from home has become the ‘new normal’ during lockdown and with companies looking to embrace this more into the future, we could be doing so for a lot longer.
Working from home comes with its fair share of perks to take advantage of, but back pain is not one of them.
Luckily, online gifting retailer Prezzybox is selling a Heated Back & Seat Massager that looks set to sort out all the aches and pains you’ve accumulated over the last few months.
According to the product description, this Heated Back & Seat Massager will “quickly soothe away any aches and pains” with five massage motors and pulsing vibrations which are designed to “relieve weary muscles”. The motors are “expertly positioned at key points on the chair” and the soothing heat “targets the lumbar area”.
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You can customise your massage to suit by choosing to turn various parts of the massager on or off, meaning you can tailor your relaxation to exactly what you need. It features a unique strapping system that makes it convenient, portable and perfect for use in the home/office or in the car.
It also boasts a handy timer function of 15, 30 and 60 minutes too.
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It’s a 4/5 customer rated product and there’s plenty of positive five star reviews from happy customers over the years, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, it may be a good idea to have a read through a few of those to help make your mind up.
One review by a satisfied customer reads: “Bought for my partner who loves a good massage. It was easy to install and use, the vibrations are decent and make long drives more comfortable. I consider this to have been a good purchase and value for money.”
“Bought this as a present, as I have one myself which helps my bad back. Very relaxing.” said another.
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If you’re looking for a some relief from the working from home life, or want to add a touch of comfort to long car journeys, then the Heated Back & Seat Massager is available to get your hands on for just £34.95 from the Prezzybox website here.
Next Day Delivery is available when orders are placed before 12:30pm daily and Standard Delivery will see your gift arrive at your front between in 1-2 working days, costing £3.99.
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Arrest made after 14-year-old boy found in critical condition on Market Street
Daisy Jackson
An arrest has been made after a teenage boy was found unresponsive on Market Street in Manchester city centre.
Detectives believe that the boy, 14, was approached by seven males who stole a designer jacket from him.
Following the altercation, he went into cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Thankfully, the teenager is continuing to recover well.
Detectives from Manchester City Centre Criminal Investigation Department confirmed that an 18-year-old male was arrested yesterday, Thursday 20 February.
He has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody.
Detective Inspector Mark Astbury of GMP’s City Centre Criminal Investigation Department, said: “We hope the victim can continue his recovery following what must have been a terrifying ordeal for him.
“Officers are fully investigating all aspects of this shocking incident that has left a man with serious injuries in hospital.
“Our work doesn’t stop here, we are continuing to investigate this incident and information from the public plays an incredibly important role in our investigations and I ask that the community keep talking to us and keep sharing their concerns with us so our teams can act.”
If you have any information, contact GMP 101 or 0161 856 4305 quoting log 2854 of 16/2/25.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials
Emily Sergeant
Trials are currently underway to see if comedy could be an alternative to antidepressants as a way to reduce NHS costs.
UK tech company Craic Health has secured important funding for its ‘comedy on prescription’ project that’s aimed at helping the Government work with the comedy industry, communities, and organisations on comedy-based social prescriptions in the hope that they can solve financial struggles within the NHS.
The groundbreaking scheme uses stand-up shows and workshops to help people who are isolated, lonely, and vulnerable.
Craic believes comedy is an ‘untapped opportunity’ to improve health and wellbeing, and has a goal to make comedy easier to access, so that it can help communities experience its mental health and social benefits.
To achieve this, the company has started trialling Comedy-on-Prescription experiences in the UK – starting in London, with the potential for expansion – which includes things like curated comedy panel game show events and workshops, and general stand-up comedy shows at some of the capital’s world-famous venues.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials / Credit: Wikimedia Commons
“Mental health issues like loneliness, isolation, and stress are more common than ever,” the company explains.
“So much so that it’s projected that by 2030, mental health problems, particularly depression, will be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally, [but] in this challenging world, comedy stands out as a universal language that breaks barriers.
“Research shows that comedy and laughter have powerful effects – they bring people together, create positive connections, and make life more enjoyable.”
Craic Health says that social prescribing, of which Comedy-on-Prescription is a part of, is all about inclusivity, which makes it making it suitable for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Its focus is on personalised support, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Emily Sergeant -
1st July 2020 
