A quarter of UK adults cut down drinking in January 2020
A quarter of UK adults cut down on drinking in January 2020. More than a quarter of UK drinkers (27%)…
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Drinking safely during the festive period
In the UK, the festive period accounts for the most cases of drinking to harmful levels, with binge drinking spiking…
Hand-eye coordination more sensitive to alcohol
Study finds blood alcohol levels much lower than the legal limit impair hand-eye coordination: In previous studies, eye movements and…
Cycle helmets – Do they really save lives?
There is considerable debate surrounding the use of cycle helmets. Do they really provide vital protection? Do they just give…
Things we know at the end of 2020 (part 1)
2020, what a year! Melbourne University researchers, Zena Cumpston, Professor Andrew Dawson, Professor Peter Doherty AC, and Professor Guay Lim…
Home alone this Christmas?
Home alone for Christmas? Here's 6 ways to get through it: Millions of people are having to discard their Christmas…
Junk food and sleep quality in teens
Eating too much junk food has been linked with poor sleep quality in teens, a University of Queensland-led study has…
How to (sleigh) ride your emotions this Christmas
How to (sleigh) ride your emotions this Christmas: Santa knows if you’re naughty or nice, but not if you’re sad…
First aid at Christmas
First aid for Christmas from First Aid For Life: The festive season sees a dramatic increase in the number accidents…
How hope can make you happier with your lot
Having hope for the future could protect people from risky behaviours such as drinking and gambling – according to new…