In the last two years, the number of people aged 11-16 with child gambling problems has quadrupled. Research from the Gambling Commission indicates that a further 70,000 children are at risk of developing problems relating to gambling. Currently, some 450,000 children bet regularly making this more commonplace than drinking alcohol, smoking and taking drugs. Vocal […]
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Fortnite is one of the most popular internet games played by over 40 million worldwide. Battle Royale is an incredibly popular game among the young with gamers spending several hours playing with online friends. Several parents have voiced concerns over how long their children are playing Fortnite especially as gaming addiction is becoming a
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You will see Reiki advertised at many alternative and complementary health clinics/centres. Its popularity is growing as more practitioners are offering the treatment. According to The International Centre for Reiki; Reiki is a Japanese technique used for the reduction of stress, relaxation, and promotion of healing. It is administered by the laying of hands and
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Anxiety disorder, like any disorder, can be debilitating, but it is manageable. Sadly, there are still many misconceptions out there surrounding the disorder. This is surprising considering the level of media coverage encouraging people to share their stories and to seek support. Whilst this shift in attitude is positive and has increased awareness of the
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Stress Management Can Protect Your Brain Typically, related to cognitive problems and a higher risk of developing Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease It is not uncommon to feel forgetful and disorganised when stressed but over a long period of time stress may change your brain which can affect memory. Studies in both animals and animals
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Asthma is a common inflammatory disease that affects the air passages of the lungs. Symptoms vary; episodes of wheezing, coughing, tightness in the chest and shortness of breath. With the constant increase in environmental pollution, the number of diagnosed cases of asthma worldwide is on the increase. Modern medicine treats the condition with an array
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If you struggle to stay asleep for the entire night you know how that can drain you both physically and mentally. Insomnia is not uncommon these days with many struggling to fall asleep -but there are ways you can get a restful night’s sleep. Some find that their issue is remaining asleep rather than going
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A team of psychologists from the University of Derby and Nottingham has conducted an online study to discover the association between smartphone use and personality traits. The study consisted of 640 smartphone users aged 13 to 69 in the UK. It was found that those who have mental health issues are more likely to use
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We all must deal with stress at work but, left unchecked stress can cause not only mental but physical harm to your wellbeing. Trouble sleeping | Moodiness | not feeling yourself | headaches |chest pains | dizziness | racing heart | eating too much/too little | short temper | blurred vision | difficulty concentrating
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Summer has arrived and you’ve just tried on your swimsuit for the first time. Oh no! You can hide most things under winter woollies but swimwear is just so unforgiving isn’t it? Don’t despair here are a few tips to get you ‘beach ready’ in double-quick time: Avoid the heat with an early morning
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