Playday is the national day for play, traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August. It is the biggest play sector event in the UK, and possibly Europe! As well as a celebration of children’s right to play, Playday is a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children’s lives. Playday is coordinated by […]
How does stress affect the eyes? It’s well known that excess stress can have physical long-term effects as well as mental ones. There are certain short-term symptoms that we’re all familiar with, such as clammy palms and quickened breathing, but did you know that one of the things stress can impact is your vision? What […]
How does overcoming stigma improve access to mental health care? The UK is more concerned with mental health than ever before. Charities and government programmes, such as Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, are addressing the stigma surrounding mental well-being. This, in turn, has encouraged an open conversation in the media, education, and healthcare. This article […]
Researchers have identified a gene, namely C18ORF25, that promotes muscle strength when switched on by physical activity, unlocking the potential for the development of therapeutic treatments to mimic some of the benefits of working out. Published in Cell Metabolism, the University of Melbourne-led study showed how different types of exercise change the molecules in our […]
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Tips to protect your baby or child from the sun: Babies over six months old can enjoy a limited amount of sunlight, providing they have been protected by the appropriate measures. It is especially important to protect younger ones from harmful UV rays as those who are burned as young children are 80% more likely […]
Ultra-processed foods make up almost two-thirds of Britain’s school meals: School meals in the UK contain lots of highly processed foods, promoting poor health among children and increasing their risk of obesity. British primary and secondary schoolchildren are getting the majority of their lunchtime calories from ‘ultra-processed’ foods, according to a study led by researchers at […]
The British Dental Association has said government must press ahead on fundamental reform of NHS dentistry, following plans announced today that will do little to arrest the exodus of dentists from the service, or address the crisis in patient access. The current target-based system funds care for little over half the population and sets perverse […]
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When the nights start to draw in, your office or classroom might start looking darker every day. So how can you increase the natural light in your workspace to help avoid the effects of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) on your staff and students and boost productivity? Here are five tips to light up your space […]
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Can some people really eat what they like and not gain weight? Scientists shed light on the diet and lifestyles of the super-lean. An international team of scientists led by the University of Aberdeen and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have for the first time identified what separates heathy, underweight people, also known as ‘super-lean’, […]
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Healthily survey finds cost of living crisis is hitting British women’s health hard: Women hit by the cost of living crisis are having to make difficult spending choices – at the expense of their health – a new survey has revealed. Skipping meals to save money, drinking more alcohol, lying awake worrying about food and fuel […]
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