Consistent exercise changes how saturated fat is used by the body
An active lifestyle can change how the body burns saturated and unsaturated fat according to new research from the University of Aberdeen. In the study,...
Lifestyle
The Lifestyle section explores the everyday choices and habits that shape our physical and mental wellbeing. From balanced nutrition and effective exercise to mental health awareness and restorative routines, it brings together expert-led insight and practical advice designed to support healthier living. Whether encouraging sustainable behaviour change, nurturing resilience, or examining how modern trends influence our wellbeing, this category offers thoughtful, accessible content to help readers live more consciously and confidently.
Calls for more support for schools to improve health and wellbeing in children and young people
Northumbria University academics have contributed to a new report, published by the Centre For Young Lives, which calls for more support for schools to fix...
Allergic diseases directly cost between 1,800 and 6,600 euros per patient per year
The HEAD registry, with nearly 800 patients, serves to evaluate the economic and social impact of allergies at a European level. Allergic diseases cost between 1,823€...
Dishwasher tablets and liquitabs: what to do if swallowed
Dishwasher and liquitabs can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. Hospitals admitted nearly 1500 children last year following the accidental ingestion of liquitabs. Some of those...
Positive parenting tips for half term
School can be enormously stressful environment for many children and half term provides the opportunity to rest, reset and re-connect. Socialising and family are very...
Dentists: Tie-ins won’t halt exodus from service
As Ministers launch a consultation, the British Dental Association has stressed that ‘tying-in’ inexperienced younger dentists will never compensate for the ongoing losses of older,...
9 signs that you should urgently call an ambulance
Understanding when to phone an ambulance, take someone to A&E, or to their GP is a critical decision. Particularly when the NHS is in overwhelm!...
Break, sprain and dislocation: What you need to know
We all know someone who has experienced a break, sprain or dislocation. From skiing, slipping whilst running round the side of a swimming pool, trampolining...
Stress, anxiety & panic attacks: How to help your child
Anxiety UK claim that 1 in 6 young people experience anxiety. This stress is often heightened during exam season or when students head back to...
19 proven ways to reduce stress and anxiety
Prolonged stress is bad for us. Stress can manifest itself as a physical and mental health problem. Stress also causes an increase in cortisol levels,...
