Tag: health
How to De-stress
In our busy lives, it seems like feeling stressed is the normality. Some of us thrive off a little stress; however, stress for many can be a hindrance, and really affects their daily lives. It’s always good to take a second to clear your mind and de-stress – especially during exam season. And since April is Stress Awareness Month, we thought we would share some helpful tips to help you work through your stress no matter how big or small. Get Planning If you have a lot on your plate, it can be overwhelming, so ease away some of that…
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Feed the Mob for Under a Tenner
Student living is like no other. All nighters, party flats with sticky floors and grimy bathrooms, a washing pile that just doesn’t seem to be going down – it disappeared at home? – and mouldy bread. So much mouldy bread. Fed up of having hunger pangs? Never fear, there is a brand new social media trend hitting up the culinary scene geared at students to make sure you get a good hearty meal for under a tenner (bargain!). Mob Kitchen was set up by Benjamin Lebus, in a bid to help students feed themselves and four pals wholesome, hearty meals…
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Let’s Talk About Depression
Today is World Health Day, an annual event highlighting various illnesses and disabilities to raise awareness and spread knowledge. This year the World Health Organisation (WHO) is running a year-long campaign on depression. Depression is one of the leading illnesses worldwide and suicide is the second largest cause of death amongst those aged 15 to 29. With exam season around the corner this can be a stressful time for young people, with many not realising there are people you can speak to. Chat it Out Charities across the UK have dedicated helplines for those who are feeling depressed and need…
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5 Reasons not to let Blue Monday get you down
Every year we’re told that the third Monday in January is “Blue Monday,” the “most depressing day of the year” thanks to the fact we are all missing Christmas, we are all poor at this time of the year, and (of course) the weather. But don’t fret! There are still plenty of good things to feel cheerful about. Check out our list below… 1. You can get lost in La La Land How can you be sad in a world where an all-singing, all-dancing movie starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone exists? Sorry, it’s not possible. Even if you…
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Why we need to stand up for Kanye
Kanye West has been known to do and say some controversial things from time to time. No scrap that – Kanye IS controversial. And that’s why we love him. But there is no denying that his recent behaviour has been troubling. From calling out Beyonce and claiming Jay Z had hit men (“Jay Z, I know you got killers, please don’t send them at my head,”) to accusing Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg of turning his back to him, “to look for aliens,” Kanye’s rant during his Sacramento show lasted a whopping 40 minutes. He then promptly left the stage and…
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Managing your mental health
Today is World Mental Health Day and it’s all about raising awareness and encouraging conversation about mental health problems of all kinds. A report released this August showed that 1 in 4 university students suffer with mental health problems such as depression or anxiety, so it’s vital to talk about these issues – and to seek help. We’ve put together some top tips for dealing with mental health issues while in education. Talk to someone This might be the scariest step but it’s potentially the most beneficial in the long run. Whether it’s your friends, family or a trusted teacher or…
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Surviving cold and flu season
All morning at Source Towers, we’ve been complaining. It’s cold. It’s wet. It’s getting dark earlier and earlier. Strictly is back on the telly. At least three of us are coughing and sneezing – yep, autumn is here! As we’ve been reminded, autumn often brings something with it a succession of coughs, sneezes and sniffles. And it’s pretty miserable. Cold and flu season is almost unavoidable. Whether it’s fresher’s flu or that back-to-school cold, October is almost always plagued with a never-ending stream of snot, phlegm and the preference to curl up and have a kip. Whether you’re already choked…
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Why it’s so important that stars like Zayn speak out about anxiety
When former One Direction member and current chart-topper Zayn Malik pulled of his performance at the Capital FM Summertime Ball in London on Saturday we could practically hear the wails of Directioners all the way up in Scotland. Of course for the fans with tickets, keen to see the Pillowtalk star, it was gutting news and unsurprisingly caused a lot of broken hearts and teary emojis to appear on our Twitter feeds. But despite the disappointment, Zayn’s decision to drop out of the show because of his anxiety could help millions of fans worldwide to help deal with their own…
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The science of study sleep
Teachers and parents are forever banging on about the importance of a good night’s sleep – and none of us are getting enough of it. But did you know that getting sufficient snooze time can make you more energetic, even-tempered and help your exam performance? Rachael Fulton spoke to Dr Linda Russell, otherwise known as The Sleep Lady, for some top tips on getting seriously good shut-eye to improve your study time With the exam period looming, catching a good night’s Zs has never been so important. Not only does great sleep improve your mood and concentration, it gives your brain time to digest all the information you’ve crammed in there, whether you’re…
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