PTSD: the mental effect of COVID
PTSD: the mental effect of COVID: A new study reveals Covid 19 can have serious mental health effects on survivors. …
Mental Health
What is anorexia athletica?
Understanding Anorexia Athletica: the signs, symptoms and support available: With anorexia athletica, a person will experience an all-consuming need to exercise. Exercising excessively…
Advice to help families cope during COVID-19
Advice to help families cope during COVID-19: Family life has changed dramatically since the outbreak of the coronavirus. For many…
Lockdown survey: We drank more, exercised less
Lockdown saw people in the UK eating less fruit and veg, getting less exercise and drinking more alcohol – according…
The true cost of chemotherapy
The true cost of chemotherapy: Chemotherapy for breast cancer costs the UK economy more than £248 million annually, including 'out-of-pocket'…
Dry January in a pandemic
Dry January in a pandemic: why it is still the best thing you can do in the first month of…
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…
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…
Research with life-saving potential for adults with learning disabilities and autism
Early recognition of deterioration in health can save lives. A research team at Northumbria University have launched a major project exploring…
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…