These days, alcohol is almost an unavoidable part of young people’s lives. Whether you like it or not, social occasions tend to revolve around the consumption of large quantities of it and ‘a night out’ consists of getting drunk (causing a scene, sending inappropriate Snapchats, eating your weight in kebab meat, etc). There’s no harm […]
Health
Meningitis – What is it and Should I be Worried?
Earlier this year, teenagers and especially students were advised to get immunised against a strain of meningitis and septicemia called meningitis W, a highly aggressive variant of the disease which has been on the rise since 2009. Students going to university are particularly at risk because of their likelihood to come into contact with lots […]
5 ways to beat insomnia
You know the feeling. You put the light out, you settle down, pull the covers up around your ears, let out a big sigh of, ‘I’m SO glad it’s bedtime’ and then… Nothing. You’re wide awake. More awake than you’ve been all day. As awake as you could’ve been during double maths. And no matter […]
New season fitness
We hate to admit it, but summer’s on its way out (not that it even got started up in Scotland…) which means it’s time to start thinking autumnal thoughts. Keats (ask your English teacher) described it as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, but in actual fact, autumn’s a time of temperamental weather, plummeting […]
Coppafeel! Greg James signs up as the face of the Uni Boob Team
Greg James wants you to cop a feel in the new academic year – but only when it comes to your own bits, please. The radio DJ, presenter, writer, actor and all-round nice guy is encouraging the nation’s students to check their boobs for signs of cancer as part of breast cancer charity Copafeel!’s Uni Boob […]
Five reasons why you should give blood
Sometimes it can feel like there’s always a “National Week of…” for just about everything, from the bizarre “British Mud Week” (June 24–29 for those interested) to the National Bookstart week, an initiative that encourages families to read together. In among the variety of campaigns, there are some vital causes that are in desperate need […]
Top 5 Fitness Apps (and they’re all free!)
The last month you’ve probably been sitting on your bahooky for hours on end, sickening yourself with Pythagoras theorem, Shakespeare’s plays and the Periodic Table. It’s time to sweat out the exam stress and high levels of caffeine that are swirling around in your blood stream! Forget expensive gym memberships, try these free fitness apps […]
It’s good to talk
At this time of the year, you’re likely to be feeling hot under the collar as you put in the hours studying for exams and completing coursework in time. Finding a suitable outlet to discuss exam worries and concerns with isn’t always straightforward. Friends are often dealing with their own problems, parents grew up in […]
Dealing with hayfever
Spring has well and truly sprung. Associated with new life, this time of year sees baby lambs jumping around in fields, sumptuous blossom appearing on trees on every corner, daffodils sprouting up… All this fresh greenery is generally lovely, however for those with an intolerance to pollen, this time of year brings unwanted sneezing, itchy […]