Category Archives: health

How many calories in that pint?

You may be drinking more units of alcohol than you think. And you’re almost certainly drinking more calories than you think… photo by jenny downing A study at the University of Sussex asked participants to pour measures of alcohol and … Continue reading

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20/20 – Day 6: 20 excuses to move

Not everyone plays sport. Not everyone gets up from where they’re sat every hour to stretch.  Not everyone thinks to move around as much as they probably should. Today’s 20/20 post contains simple excuses to get up and move. Because … Continue reading

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20/20 – Day 4: 20 healthy hints

February is National Heart Month. No matter how old you are, it’s never too early (or late) to take the state of your health seriously. On Day 4 of the 20/20 series of posts, here are 20 healthy hints to … Continue reading

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Enjoy yourself without getting drunk

Some students won’t want to follow the tips below.  I know at least one person who is usually grateful for the advice posts I publish, but who’ll look at this post and think, “Are you mad?  My purpose for going … Continue reading

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You Are Remarkable

This week is Nightline Awareness Week (16-23 November). Now, before you start shouting that there’s a week for just about anything these days, I think it’s important to mention Nightline. Nightline is a support service, run by students, helping other … Continue reading

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