First Aid in an age of terrorism

Would you know what to do if you were first on the scene of a terrorist outrage where dozens of people were injured and dying? Last week, ordinary members of the public found themselves in exactly that position, faced with unimaginable scenes of suffering and carnage in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in London […]

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First Aid in an age of terrorism

Would you know what to do if you were first on the scene of a terrorist outrage where dozens of people were injured and dying? Last week, ordinary members of the public found themselves in exactly that position, faced with unimaginable scenes of suffering and carnage in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in London […]

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Shining a light on face blindness

Face blindness, or Prosopagnosis, is a common condition that affects around two in every 100 people in the UK, but relatively little is known about why it occurs and the psychological effect it has on people’s lives. Researchers at Teesside University are hoping to raise awareness about this developmental disorder, which is an inability to recognise […]

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Shining a light on face blindness

Face blindness, or Prosopagnosis, is a common condition that affects around two in every 100 people in the UK, but relatively little is known about why it occurs and the psychological effect it has on people’s lives. Researchers at Teesside University are hoping to raise awareness about this developmental disorder, which is an inability to recognise […]

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Should you judge sleep by quantity or quality?

When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, there are a lot of things we still don’t know. Yes, duration of sleep is important, but we shouldn’t get too hung up on whether we got six hours or eight hours. The recommended amount is seven to seven and a half hours a night for […]

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Should you judge sleep by quantity or quality?

When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, there are a lot of things we still don’t know. Yes, duration of sleep is important, but we shouldn’t get too hung up on whether we got six hours or eight hours. The recommended amount is seven to seven and a half hours a night for […]

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The lesser of two heart attacks?

Let’s start with the good news. If you are unlucky enough to suffer a major heart attack, you are more likely than ever to survive it. One of the principle reasons is that the NHS in England now has a network of heart attack centres around the country, close to where you live. There are […]

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Alcohol and your children

Most people in Britain enjoy drinking in moderation and use it to good effect as a social glue and superlative relaxant. But think about alcohol and your teenage children, and suddenly you want to put the Pimms in a locked box and throw away the key. Or you go all French and offer them watered […]

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