It’s the start of 2016 and who doesn’t want to start with a New Year’s resolution? For many, getting fit and becoming more active will be high on the agenda of life goals this year, but if you’re a bit gym-phobic, how do you do this? Here are five fun and unusual ways to get fit and healthy… Continue reading 5 ways to get fit without going to the gym
Tag: health
How to beat the January Blues
The Christmas tree’s down. You can’t eat chocolate for breakfast any more. You have to get out of your jammies and – boke – go to class. Yep, the holidays are well and truly over. And now’s the time people start banging on about the so-called ‘January blues’ – but there’s more to this phrase… Continue reading How to beat the January Blues
Preparing for flu season
The days are getting shorter, the weather’s getting colder and, yep, we’re all sniffling and snotting all over the place. Winter has arrived, bringing all sorts of nasty bugs with it. One of the biggest worries over winter is flu. So what is flu? Flu – actual, proper influenza, not the bad cold your mad… Continue reading Preparing for flu season
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… Continue reading 5 ways to beat insomnia
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… Continue reading Coppafeel! Greg James signs up as the face of the Uni Boob Team
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… Continue reading Five reasons why you should give blood
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… Continue reading Dealing with hayfever
Get fit on the cheap
If you look out your window right now (provided you’re reading this at round about 11am on 22 April 2015), you’ll notice a most unusual thing – the sky is blue, the sun is out and there’s not a cloud to be seen. Guys, it’s happened – winter is over! And with the new season… Continue reading Get fit on the cheap
The Power of the Mind
A lot of students don’t realise that your mental health is just as important as your physical health. As the Dalai Lama once said: “Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health.” Mental health issues affect one in every four adults in the UK, and one in five students… Continue reading The Power of the Mind