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The age groups feeling the most stress are 18-24 year olds and 25-49 year olds

Only 14% of men would not talk to anyone about their mental health

Millions of British men would not talk to anyone at all if they suffered from mental health issues.

New research by 24/7 Pest Control for Men’s Health Week has found that 14% of men in the UK would not talk to anybody about their mental health problems.

That equates to more than 3.6 million men who would avoid discussing a mental health issue, despite public health campaigns...

Approximately one in five children live with eczema in the UK

Skincare expert on children eczema flare ups and what we can do

THE nation’s parents are at their wits end when it comes to easing their child’s eczema – with half changing their laundry detergent, a fifth avoiding sunny weather and a further fifth making their kids wear gloves to stop them scratching and 1 in 10 even limit their children’s screen time.

Approximately one in five children live with eczema in the UK, but concerns are rife about...

How to recognise the eye health gender gap

Why women are at greater risk of some eye diseases than men and the steps you can take to protect your eye health, by Dr Andy Hepworth from Essilor

Women are still at a greater risk of suffering from sight threatening conditions, according to a new global report1 and the UK’s ‘eye health gender gap’ is showing no signs of narrowing.

Whilst it may be surprising to many that...

Hay fever sufferers should consider what medication they have taken before getting behind the wheel

South West hay fever sufferers could see red with penalty points warning

The Met Office pollen forecast for the South West could give hay fever sufferers more than just watery eyes this week.

Pollen predictions show things could get very uncomfortable for sufferers today when the pollen count is forecast to jump from ‘high’ to ‘very high’.

While pollen counts will drop during the week, they are set to peak again in time for the weekend – South...

Hiking has seen a huge spike of interest during the pandemic

UK ranks third in the best European countries for hiking

Scenic walking and hiking have seen a huge spike of interest during the pandemic all around the globe, and with more people looking for outdoorsy getaways and open-air activities SaveOnEnergy.com/uk set out to find which European country is the best for hikes.

To do this, they used AllTrails.com , which has over 200,000 trails on their app, to discover hiking trails in Europe and...

The Impact of Mobility Scooters on Mental Health

There’s no running away from the fact that mental health is an important part of everyone’s lives today. More than ever, people are coming out of the closet and opening up about their horrific experiences with depression and anxiety disorders. Similarly, if you talk about the mobility scooter, it will have a positive impact on a person. This allows them to enjoy the different perks of life...

The LifeSavers Foundation

In 2002, a group of Richardson, Texas, women formed The Lifesaver Foundation (LSF) to help women and teens who were dealing with unplanned pregnancies but had few resources. For two years, the organization held luncheons and collected goods to help underserved pregnant women. In 2004, organizers opened a resale store that enabled them to serve even more community members.

The store...

Every year around 150 people die at the coast around the UK and Ireland

Nearly half of UK boaters don’t wear a Personal Flotation Device when on the water

Research released today by global sailing brand Helly Hansen, a partner of the RNLI, has revealed that UK boaters are not taking the right precautions while out on the water, and they believe experience and age are reasons to go without a suitable Personal Flotation Device (PFD).

Most respondents to the survey think they are a good example to others when it comes to water safety (81....

Hay fever relief: Expert reveals how to allergy-proof your home

With the weather warming up and lockdown measures slowly easing, one thing that worries one in five Brits is hay fever.

Whatever your plans in the coming months, pollen outside and dust inside will be a growing issue for many. But there are things we can do to reduce the struggle at home!

Ivan Ivanov, spokesperson from End of Tenancy Cleaning London , has provided his top...

Regular gamblers were more than six times more likely to gamble online in the pandemic

Study shows online gambling soared during lockdown

Regular gamblers were more than six times more likely to gamble online compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.

The study, led by the University of Bristol and published on 17 May in the Journal of Gambling Studies , showed regular male gamblers were particularly prone to gambling more often online during the public lockdown in the UK, compared to their...

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