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How Joining A Society Can Change Your Uni Experience
Sarah Meyer is a postgraduate student at Leeds Beckett University where she studies journalism. Here she writes about the benefits of joining a university society. For many young people in the country, going to university after school is the first step into a more independent life and is awaited with excitement.
It's January AKA Divorce Month
Claire Marie
Features Writer
Image: Pixabay
As if January wasn’t grim enough, in recent years it has earned an unofficial reputation as ‘divorce month’. 40 plus blogger Claire Marie shares her experience of ending a marriage, and her journey from self-loathing and guilt to authenticity and happiness. When I first started having doubts about my marriage, I panicked and hated myself.
3:56 AM 22nd January 2022
Bar Review: Y's Bar & Snap, Holmfirth
Paul Spalding-Mulcock
Features Writer
Nestling within the magnificent natural splendour of the Holme Valley, Holmfirth has become a picture-postcard tourist destination, attracting folk from near and far.
9:10 PM 18th January 2022
What New Experiences Will Blow You Away?
Sharon Cain
Time for Life Correspondent
Throwing caution to the wind: Images by Steve Hare.
For many of us, half way through January sees the diet ditched and the gym membership dispensed with. The same, however, can’t be said about our lifelong passion to pursue our dreams which take on more significance at this time of year.
4:00 AM 16th January 2022
Five Fast January Mood Boosters
Claire Marie
Features Writer
After the sparkle and excess of December, getting back to reality in January can leave us feeling sluggish. But don’t worry if your mojo has done a runner – we can start small! 40+ blogger Claire Marie shares the little things that give her a real lift but take barely any effort: 1.Get outside: I remember the first time I went forest bathing.
7:59 AM 15th January 2022
Healthy Heart Tip: Forming Good Habits
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK
12:49 PM 22nd January 2022
Brits In The Dark About Sunshine Vitamin
Photo by Elijah Hail on Unsplash
With winter here and our daylight hours dwindling, one in five adults and one in six children in the UK currently experience vitamin D deficiency. Research by LloydsPharmacy has revealed that as a nation, we are also experiencing confusion around Vitamin D and has prescribed a dose of general knowledge to help us prepare for and survive this winter with the help of a simple online quiz.
3:00 AM 22nd January 2022
Spending More, Buying Less And Buying British Is The Key To Reducing Food Waste
Two million turkeys, 74 million mince pies and five million Christmas puddings. Sounds like a feast fit for a small nation? Well that's the estimated number of otherwise edible festive food items that ended up in landfill this Christmas in the UK - and that’s not even taking into account things like vegetables, cheeses and unwanted party food that found their way to the bin.
3:00 AM 22nd January 2022
Top Tips To Help You Stick To Your Fitness Resolutions
It's that time of year when many of us are setting out on our New Year’s resolutions, and fitness goals are often top of the list. Whether it’s building up your strength, achieving new personal bests, or simply getting active for the first time, the new year provides an opportunity for us to focus on our fitness and wellbeing goals.
2:00 AM 22nd January 2022
What Are The Tedious Tasks We Hate?
Do you find yourself dreading taking down the Christmas decorations or wishing away the hours waiting for a delivery? Well, don’t worry, you’re not alone – as a new nationwide study has discovered the tedious tasks that Brits think take way too long, with selling a car at the top of the list (46%).
1:15 AM 22nd January 2022
Sustainable Ways To Get Rid Of Unwanted Clothing
With a new year finally upon us, there seems no better opportunity to tackle a wardrobe clear-out.​​ Whether you’ve suddenly discovered clothes lurking in the back of the closet or want to shake up your style, January is the perfect time for decluttering. More than 300,000 tonnes of used clothing goes to landfill in the UK every year, and each Briton throws away about 1.7kg of fashion waste.
1:00 AM 22nd January 2022
Made In Chelsea Stars Call On Nation To Get Boosted Now
Julius Cowdrey and Miles Nazaire, are calling on the nation to get boosted as the easiest New Year’s health resolution you can make. In a new, motivational film released today the pair guide the nation through the most important work out of their lives - getting boosted to top up immunity against COVID-19. So far more than 80% of eligible adults in England have been boosted as part of a huge national effort.
4:07 PM 19th January 2022
Success After 12-year Battle To Save Skeeby Pub
Residents in a North Yorkshire village are toasting success after a 12-year battle to save their local pub. The once thriving village pub, which has been closed for more than a decade, will finally open its doors again after the community successfully purchased the premises following years of failed negotiations.
11:39 AM 19th January 2022
Gynaecologist Reveals Her Top 10 Tips For Making Pap Smears More Comfortable
January marks the month for Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (17th - 23rd), which aims to raise awareness of the importance of regular smear tests to help prevent cervical cancer, as there are over 3,000 new cases of each year.
2:00 AM 19th January 2022
Chinese New Year Festival Roars Into Lancaster
Percy Lee and Josh Leung, organisers of the 2022 Chinese New Year Festival in Lancaster
Lancaster’s Chinese New Year Festival is set to be a roaring success as the city celebrates the Year of the Tiger. Throughout January city centre streets will be festooned with traditional Chinese lanterns in preparation for the feast of indoor and outdoor entertainment taking place on February 5 and 6.
3:01 PM 18th January 2022
Silentnight Reveals Dream Job For UK’s Most Seasoned Snorers
Are you one of the 1 in 4 sleepers that are kept awake at night by your partner’s snoring[1? Or are you in the 10% of the nation that wake themselves up with their own snoring[2? If you, or your other half, consider yourself a certified snorer, Silentnight may have just the job for you.
3:31 PM 17th January 2022
Cure The Blue Monday Blues With Wensleydale Blue Cheeses
Following a busy, hectic December filled with festive celebrations, the most miserable day of the year, Blue Monday, is upon us. January’s cold, dark days can feel tiresome and dreary. But fear not! Banish those January blues with this selection of award-winning, cheer me up blue cheeses, all available from the Wensleydale Creamery.
12:46 PM 17th January 2022
Toast Dry January With A Yorkshire Tonic
Going dry this January? Then why not treat yourself to a refreshing non-alcoholic Yorkshire Tonic. Produced by Raisthorpe Distillery, Yorkshire Tonics are just the ticket as consumers seek out tasty alternatives to alcohol during the first month of the new year.
12:22 PM 15th January 2022
Try A Lower Alcohol Product This January
With all the talk about #DryJanuary and new year resolutions that get broken too soon, why not consider a lower alcohol product option for those interested in making adjustments to their lifestyle and reducing the alcohol intake following the festive season. At only 70-calories per can, Slingsby Spritz is the lighter way to enjoy your favourite tipple.
7:00 AM 15th January 2022
Brits Feel Tired 'All Of The Time'
Photo by Elisa Ventur on Unsplash
New research has found that one in eight Brits feel tired ‘all of the time’ As we enter the new year after the busy festive period, many of us may feel it takes time to get back into a routine without feeling exhausted.
3:00 AM 15th January 2022
What is the UK's Dream Kitchen?
Experts are predicting 2022 to be the biggest yet for home improvements, not only because we spend more time at home than ever before but because we’re also using our spaces in different ways with 31% of those polled said that spending more time at home has made them view their kitchens differently.
2:00 AM 15th January 2022
What Is Tinnitus And How Does It Affect Sufferers
Tinnitus affects a number of people’s lives daily, with many struggling to cope with the condition. During the initial stages of the pandemic, reports of tinnitus rose, especially in people with COVID-19.
2:00 AM 15th January 2022
Stroke Prevention Day - 2022
Nine out of ten stroke survivors would go back in time and urge their younger self to make lifestyle changes which may have prevented their stroke, a new UK-wide survey by the Stroke Association has revealed. More than four out of five people surveyed say they hadn’t realised that they were at risk of a stroke. But almost nine out of ten had since made lifestyle changes.
1:00 AM 14th January 2022
Healthy Heart Tip: Dry January
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK This month is Dry January, which sees many people across the UK take on the challenge of curbing their drinking habits for a whole month. We know that drinking too much alcohol can lead to increased blood pressure, some types of cancer and weight gain.
2:00 AM 13th January 2022
Do You Have A Recipe Fit For The Queen?
Analysis of Google search data reveals that online searches for ‘pudding recipe’ exploded 733% in the UK on the 9th of January, just hours after the announcement of Fortnum and Mason’s platinum pudding competition for the Queen’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee celebration.
5:23 PM 11th January 2022
5.51 Million People Don’t Know How Much They Are Paying Each Month For Subscriptions
New research published by digital investment service, Wealthify, has found 5.5 million Brits are unsure of what they are paying for each month when it comes to subscriptions for TV and music streaming services, gym memberships, food and alcohol subscriptions as well as beauty, news and media.
12:10 AM 11th January 2022
Waving Goodbye To Alcohol This January?
The New Year is upon us and while we can’t predict exactly what the first month of 2022 will look like, we can be certain that plenty of people will be making positive lifestyle changes… enter Dry January. For those who decide to go on the wagon for January, there’s no better-tasting alcohol-free beer to see them through than Heineken 0.0.
12:20 AM 9th January 2022
Healthy Heart Tips: Veganuary
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK
12:01 AM 9th January 2022
“I Refuse To Be Made To Feel Bad About Myself By Mean-spirited Marketing.”
Claire Marie
Features Writer
Image: Tumisu / Pixabay
40 plus blogger Claire Marie is on high alert for shady marketing campaigns that make us feel rubbish in order to shift shakes, bars and powders (that will probably make us feel even more rubbish).
11:39 AM 8th January 2022
Healthy Heart Tips: Curb Your Couch Potato
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK We all spend at least some of our time each day sitting down, whether it’s when we are working or watching the television, but research shows that too much sitting can be bad for our heart.
2:00 AM 8th January 2022
The Sleep Resolutions We Should All Be Keeping In 2022
Image from Pixabay
It’s the start of a new year and while some resolutions are best left in January, others can reap lifelong benefits. Making a resolution to improve your sleep in 2022 could have a multitude of benefits, including improved mood and better mental and physical health.
1:30 AM 8th January 2022
5 Fitness Trends Set To Dominate 2022
Functional fitness, social exercise and intuitive eating are just some of the fitness trends set to dominate 2022, according to new research from Myprotein. The sports nutrition brand teamed up with personal trainer Tom Hall to make some predictions about the fitness trends we might see in 2022.
1:15 AM 8th January 2022
New Year Health Habits That Can Benefit Our Eyes And Ears
January marks a fresh start, with a renewed focus on our health and wellbeing. There’s no better time to shake off bad habits and introduce good routines, and the best news is that many common resolutions also benefit our eyes and ears. Giles Edmonds, Specsavers clinical services director, explains more.
1:00 AM 8th January 2022
How To Get Your Finances Back On Track This January
Wondering how you will ever re-balance your books after a holiday blowout? Here are seven of the best ways to help you recover from overspending. With Christmas firmly out of the way, this is the time of year when just about everyone is tightening their belts and taking a more careful approach with their spending.
12:50 AM 8th January 2022
How Much Do Brits Spend Decorating Their Homes?
January and the start of a new year is the ideal time to redecorate the home and give it a new lease of life, and the British population doesn’t usually like to leave it too long between fresh licks of paint. On average, Britons will redecorate their living room once every 25 months and their bedrooms once every 29 months.
12:45 AM 8th January 2022
No Alcohol, No Problem – Warner’s 0% Spirits Mean We Can Still Have A Happy New Year
New Year's resolutions have you ready to trade in your gin membership for a gym membership? No need with Warner’s 0% Botanic Garden Spirits ‘New Year, new you’ doesn’t have to leave you feeling blue if you’ve made a resolution to go dry this January and beyond.
10:48 PM 6th January 2022
New Campaign Launch Reveals Six Major Health Benefits To Losing Weight
New Better Health campaign offers free support and guidance to those working towards a healthier weight Over 3 in 5 adults (63% of adult population) are at an increased risk from serious diseases and becoming seriously ill with COVID-19 as a result of being overweight The benefits of losing weight brought to life through a unique look inside the body and include preventing up to 12 types of cancers and preventing chronic back pain
7:33 AM 4th January 2022
Tips For A Sustainable Wedding
Loved-up Brits looking to tie the knot are being given tips on how to have a sustainable wedding. With the world becoming more environmentally conscious, ethical jewellery brand Ingle & Rhode are providing advice on how to have an eco-friendly wedding. Weddings are a special day and by no means should people compromise on the things they want on their big day.
4:23 PM 1st January 2022
Festive Gin Cocktails To Make At Home
Jan Harris
Group Content Editor
Credit: Matthew Kitchen Photography
It's still the festive season so why not try one or more of these lovely gin cocktails from the makers of York Gin. The cocktails are easy to make, look and taste great. The only kit you need is a cocktail shaker. Their favourite is the Fairytale of Old York which they reckon is the most festive cocktail they have ever made so why not give it a try!
11:00 AM 1st January 2022
How To Spice Up The New Year’s Day Walk
With the potential of further Covid restrictions on the horizon, the long-cherished New Year’s Day walk isn’t under threat. Walking, as a low-risk outdoor activity, is a great way to blow away the cobwebs and start 2022 afresh. For those wishing to ring in the changes to their New Year walk, Treasure Trails’ self-guided Trails provide inspiration and fun ways to make the most of the fresh air.
4:00 AM 31st December 2021
The January Blues And How To Avoid Them
Are you feeling the January blues? It’s dreary outside and you lack the motivation to kick start your New Year resolutions, plus you’re back to working from home. Feel Good Contacts has teamed up with business psychologist Jan P.
3:00 AM 31st December 2021
Blowing Off The Cobwebs On New Year’s Day
Christmas Day may be long gone and the last of the turkey is finished, but New Year’s Day presents a great opportunity to blow away the cobwebs and take a refreshing winter walk. The Bradford district is home to an array of walks for every age and ability; with rugged woodland trails, country parks and urban rambles, there is plenty to explore this winter.
1:00 AM 30th December 2021
Research Reveals The Greatest Ever Winter Movie Scenes
A new nationwide poll has revealed a top 20 list of the best winter movie moments, with the scene where the train sets off 2004's The Polar Express coming up trumps, with 18 percent of the vote.
2:00 AM 29th December 2021
Steer Clear Of Online Scams Post-Christmas
Post-Christmas is the perfect time to bag a bargain, but shoppers are being warned about a range of scams operating online. The money team from NetVoucherCodes.co.uk are advising Brits to buy with caution from social media sites after several scams have been reported to the police.
1:00 AM 29th December 2021
Britain’s Favourite Dog Breeds In 2021
Boxer is Britain’s most searched dog breed. Shiba Inu is second most searched, followed by French Bulldog in third.
2:00 AM 27th December 2021
Experts Reveal Green Alternatives To Your Coffee-drinking Habits
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages around the world, with 9.7 million global Google searches a year on average, according to search analytics tool Ahrefs. However with its different properties, coffee can be used for many things besides drinking!
1:00 AM 27th December 2021
"What If We Could Reframe Negative Feelings As An Opportunity To Make Way For Something New?”
Claire Marie
Features Writer
In our picture-perfect digital world, the festive season can bring feelings of inadequacy. 40+ blogger Claire Marie shares how she got out of the negativity trap. I love time alone and am always surprised to hear people say it’s something they dread rather than enjoy. Christmas in particular can leave many of us susceptible to loneliness or feelings of inadequacy for many reasons.
5:53 AM 26th December 2021
Boozy Hot Chocolate Recipes To Tantalize Your Taste Buds
With Christmas in full swing and the Boxing Day walk taking place, what better drink to come back to after the festive walk is a hot chocolate. Wrapping your hands around a comforting mug of hot chocolate is a lovely feeling, but adding in your favourite tipple is a game-changer.
1:00 AM 26th December 2021
The Christmas Day Leftovers Sandwich Is Better Than The Lunch Itself
Researchers polled the nation and discovered the true depths of Britain’s love of a festive sandwich, with as many as 70 percent agreeing that they PREFER it to Christmas lunch. A further 37 percent insist that the creation of the classic leftovers sandwich is an actual art form.
2:00 PM 25th December 2021
Tips For Shopping Smart This Boxing Day
After all the Christmas chaos comes Boxing Day. And with so many tempting deals and discounts live from December 26th, it can be very easy to get blindsided during the annual sales event. Bearing this in mind, Nick Drewe, money-saving expert at online discounts platform WeThrift, has provided his roundup of tips on how to shop smart and avoid wasting money this Boxing Day.
2:00 AM 25th December 2021
Cocktails To Enjoy This Festive Season
The Christmas festivities are upon us and whether you're spending time with friends or family here are a few delightful Christmassy concoctions to try.
5:29 PM 24th December 2021
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