Health & Wellbeing

Your Fresh Start

This March, kick the hardest habit. Falling this year on 11 th March No Smoking Day will roll around and encourage us to kick the habit. This annual campaign has a proven track record: research shows one in ten smokers quit on this day. It is a national moment to break free from nicotine – and that includes vaping. The Stark Reality of Smoking Tobacco remains a global catastrophe. The latest Global Burden of Disease Study estimates 7.36 million deaths were attributable to t

The Science of Attraction

How to Spark a Real Connection Offline What we call ‘chemistry’ is a complex symphony of biology and psychology. It begins with subconscious cues like pheromones and facial features, and is powered by neurochemistry: the thrilling rush of dopamine, the bonding agent of oxytocin released through shared laughter, and the calming effect of serotonin. In a digital age, this organic process is often short-circuited by curated profiles, hyper filtered images and text-based communic

Disordered Eating Aware

24th February to 1st March 2026 marks Eating Disorders Awareness Week Have you heard of Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW)? This month we see this vital campaign dedicated to dismantling stigma, disseminating life-saving information, and illuminating the path to recovery for the 1.25 million individuals nationwide affected by these severe mental illnesses. EDAW 2026 not only aims to deepen public comprehension of clinical diagnoses but also to cast a critical spotlight o

The Learning List

Your Antidote to New Year's Resolution Burnout As January dawns, our social feeds flood with a familiar, punishing mantra: New Year, New You. This "new you" is almost invariably thinner, stronger, and fuelled by restrictive diets and grueling gym sessions. But what if the most rewarding transformation this year isn't physical, but mental and creative? Instead of vowing to punish your body in a packed gym, consider a more joyful and sustainable path to self-improvement: creati

Fight for Every Breath

Each year on November 12th, World Pneumonia Day arrives with a sobering mission: to raise awareness about an illness many mistakenly consider a relic of the past. The reality is that pneumonia remains a formidable global health threat, and here in the UK we’re not immune to its impact. The 12 th November is a day for health organisations, communities, and individuals to promote prevention, better treatment, and a deeper understanding of a disease that still claims too many l