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FIVE PLACES WHERE GERMS CAN LINGER IN YOUR HOME
Household chores are endless, and even though we try and keep on top of things, we often overlook areas where germs accumulate without realising it. Maintaining a clean environment is crucial for hygiene and Laura Harnett, the founder of Seep eco cleaning tools, recommends breaking down cleaning tasks by room and tackling them methodically for…
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DON’T LET STRESS MAKE YOU SICK
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of life. However, did you know that it can have negative effects on your mental AND physical health? That’s why it’s crucial to recognise the signs of stress and take steps to manage it before it becomes overwhelming. But how do you know if you’re…
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KIDS RISK HEARING LOSS FROM ONLINE GAMING
Children playing video games for hours on end causes great concern for parents who worry about online safety, bullying and health issues. The office of the Children’s Commissioner says 93 per cent of children in the UK play video games and now a new worry has been added to that list of concerns – a large new…
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BREAST ISN’T BEST FOR U.S. MUMS
Only a quarter of babies in North America are exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life – rates that are far lower than anywhere else in the world. The global rate for exclusive breastfeeding is almost 50 percent and significantly the maternity leave benefits in the US lag behind many other countries, meaning…
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WHY CAN’T I SHAKE OFF THIS COLD?
Everywhere you go people are coughing and sneezing. This winter we are all struggling to get rid of nasties bugs and viruses that seem to last for weeks on end. So, is there some kind of long-lasting virus circulating, are we just catching back-to-back bugs, or is this inability to shake-off winter ailments simply a…
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SIX NATURAL REMEDIES TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH
Having a mental health issue can make you feel hopeless. Alongside talk therapy, and possibly medication, there are a number of things you can do yourself to help manage symptoms. Simple adjustments to your behaviour such as physical activity, lifestyle, and eating habits can be effective at managing the symptoms of some mental health issues. …
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WORKING FROM HOME IS DAMAGING YOUR HEALTH
A study of hybrid workers shows they consume significantly more calories and take fewer steps on remote working days The in-depth study of 2,000 hybrid workers, found home workers consume an average of 2,752 calories at home, as opposed to 1,961 in a typical office day – a difference of 791 calories. Overall, 60 percent…
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SKIPPING BREAKFAST CAN MAKE YOU SICK!
Skipping breakfast may be bad for the immune system, making it more difficult for the body to fight off infection, according to a new study. Fasting could also lead to an increased risk of heart disease, the research suggests. Researchers say the study, carried out in mice, is among the first to show that skipping…