Lockdown diaries: “Working out from home has changed me”
As we all learn to navigate through the uncertainty that is lockdown, practising methods of self-care is more important now…
World Menstrual Hygiene Day: Combatting period poverty in a pandemic
Period poverty doesn’t stop in a pandemic, and the coronavirus is only making this crisis worse. As today is World…
Healthy eating during lockdown
It really is no secret that being stuck at home for days, let alone weeks, can result in a very…
Nursing Recruitment Crisis- The Reality of Nursing
Yani is tired and so are many other nurses working across the whole of the UK – This is the…
Why are we addicted when cigarettes are so expensive?
Cigarette prices are set rise by two percent, making the average pack over £10, following the release of the Budget…
Getting over an addiction: What treatments work?
Addiction is a treatable condition and it can be managed, if not cured successfully. However, due to the nature of…
The science of addiction – why it’s all about the brain
Addiction can come in many forms, from substance abuse of things like alcohol, sugar and nicotine, to behavioural problems with…
Shop ’til you drop: how shopping can become an addiction
When we think of addictions, there are certain vices that our minds jump to – alcohol, cigarettes, drugs and gambling…
Coffee proven to have health benefits
For a lot of us, a cup of coffee in the morning is a must-have. Maybe it perks you up,…
Are health groups worth the money?
Health groups around the country are becoming a bigger part of our weekly routine. Groups such as Slimming World and…