Not everyone who joins the military experiences mental health issues during and after the service. However, there’s always a possibility that some of them will. Men and women are very much exposed to mental health risks while they’re in active duty and the problems will surface once they leave the military. The case of Lee Bonsall for instance &n
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Are creative people really that arrogant? Maybe you know of a friend, a neighbour or a colleague who always brag about their achievements. You may have met people who are a little full of themselves. Many times, you may have seen celebrities being interviewed on TV who sound like they’re the most beautiful and talented people in the world. Well, what m
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Many of the scientific discoveries in the field of emotion like reinventing the wheel. They affirm the importance of touch, of responsiveness, of giving time to people. How can we legislate for these things? I would like to simply answer the question asked by Sue Gerhardt in her fantastic book ‘Why Love Matters: How affection shapes a baby’s bra
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Colder weather is on its way so everyone’s having their last-minute sunny escapade. It’s going to be dry but cloudy over Easter weekend in England and Wales. Elsewhere the rain will spread, with snow forecast in some parts of Scotland. Sunlight is the best source of vitamin D which is needed by our skin to be healthy. But too much sun exposure
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Easter weekend is coming soon but the 2,000 fuel tanker drivers across the country will be conducting a strike on no defined date yet. Motorists are rushing to the garages to top up their tanks. Independent retailers’ group RMI Petrol reported demand for petrol rose 172% on Thursday. Even though ministers said there’s no point to panic, con
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Many studies suggest that eating char-grilled meats can increase the risk of cancer. Here’s the thing, there are two chemical compounds that are formed when foods are cooked with intense heat and flame. They are Heterocyclic Amines (HCA) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) – both are carcinogenic. Nonetheless, it doesn’t mean we can
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A recent newspaper article highlighted the very sad case of a young man who committed suicide some while after returning home from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. A terrible tragedy for this young serviceman, his family, friends and comrades, compounded by the fact that it appears he didn’t have access to the help he needed. There is, of course, no way
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The British government is investing £22 million to expand mental health services for children. Nonetheless, the budget cut on social services still affects many schools. Because of this, some of them are now releasing money from their own pocket to provide counselling services. Why is Counselling so Important for Children? The youth have unique poten
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Yes! Glorious weather is finally here! Sun lovers are rushing to the beach and in every available open space to enjoy warm weather. Those who had their day off from work last Monday were lucky enough to experience the scorching temperature that hit 22.9C. Adults who were working on their tan had a great time sunbathing at the beach while children had a very
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People who have happy childhood are more likely to become successful in their career, reveals a new study. These people, having more positive disposition in life are found to be more productive at work, allowing them to earn and become more triumphant in their professions. Productivity Issues in UK Productivity is costing the UK billions of pounds each yea
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