LEARN, CREATE & DO
Amazon is creating a voice-activated wearable device that can recognise human emotions Amazon is developing a voice-activated wearable device that can read human emotions and tell whether people are angry or sad based just on their tone of voice. It could even be used to offer counselling…
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Global alcohol consumption has increased 70% in less than 30 years, new research shows British people are drinking less alcohol than three decades ago, despite a huge rise in the amount of booze consumed in large parts of the world, a study has shown. Call for…
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Sales of diet soft drinks soar in wake of 2018 sugar levy Brits have downed over 205 million extra litres of diet soft drinks in the wake of the soft drinks levy. First Cannabis snack bar is launched in the UK A new CBD-infused…
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Fitter, happier, more productive: what’s the perfect amount of work to do in a week? For small but growing number of staff in the UK, a four day week is becoming the norm. A recent study found that an overall healthy work limit was 39 hours a week.
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From high-protein loaves to slices with added vitamins and sprouted seeds: Is ‘healthy’ bread all it’s cut out to be? Sales of unusual breads which claim to offer extra health benefits are on the rise, and supermarket shelves are groaning with breads that promise to boost well-being.
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Yoga can ease pressure on health service, says Prince Charles The Prince of Wales has said yoga could help save “precious and expensive” NHS resources because of its effectiveness as a tool for “health and healing”. A daily handful of nuts slashes heart attack…
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Sleep deprivation increases our sensitivity to pain, study finds Sleep deprivation can change the circuitry in the brain in ways that amplify pain, a new study from the University of California has found. For instance, people who develop chronic pain often lose the ability to…
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Instagram should ban celebrity ads for diet products, says NHS director Social media firms should impose bans on “irresponsible and unsafe” celebrity-endorsed adverts for weight loss aids, says the medical director for NHS England. Professor Stephen Powis argues that platforms like Instagram have a responsibility when it…
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Eating breakfast might not help you lose weight – but you still shouldn’t skip meals A new study has claimed that breakfast may not be the most important meal of the day. Research published in the BMJ, suggests eating breakfast may not help people to…
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Brushing your teeth twice a day ‘slashes risk of Alzheimer’s’ Brushing teeth twice a day slashes the chance of developing Alzheimer’s, a study suggests. Experts found signs of the bacterium porphyromonas gingivalis, which causes gum disease and tooth loss, in the brain tissue, spinal fluid and saliva…
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Sleep-deprived pupils need extra hour in bed, schools warned Sleep experts are warning of an epidemic of sleep deprivation among school-aged children, with some urging educational authorities to alter school hours to allow adolescents to stay in bed longer. Adequate sleep is the strongest factor…
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The average child has consumed 18 years worth of sugar by the age of 10 New research from Public Health England has revealed the average child has consumed a staggering 18 years worth of sugar by the age of 10. This is primarily due to breakfast options…
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Counting your calories? Eating out is preferable to fast-food when it comes to watching the waist-line, right? Well, apparently not according to new research, which suggests the average restaurant might be worse for you than fast-food – coming in at 1,033 calories compared to 751 calories in…
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Counting your calories? Eating out is preferable to fast-food when it comes to watching the waist-line, right? Well, apparently not according to new research, which suggests the average restaurant might be worse for you than fast-food – coming in at 1,033 calories compared to 751 calories in…
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Getting Too Much Sleep Could Be Bad For Your Health Can’t get out of bed? Well, a new study has found that sleeping longer that the recommended six to eight hours per night can actually have negative health outcomes! Motivation for us to get up…
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It’s A Wonderful Life script is being painted on train platforms to help people struggling with mental health problems The 1946 film is an uplifting story what follows a man’s struggle to face life when it hasn’t gone to plan. Over 7.5km…
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Swimsuit models from H&M showcase positive body image H&M has now become one of the first high street retailers to not airbrush their models’ imperfections, including hip dips, stretch marks and love handles. Many women are applauding this and recognise this as a positive action for…
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This week we explore the latest and greatest news from the world of Health and Wellbeing. Check out the most talked about trends and discover campaigns that are driving change. Toe-ga, the new fitness trend Yes, you read that right. Toe-ga is yoga for your toes, our most…
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