Archive for August, 2011
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
Most of us believe that all the vitamins we require for a health lifestyle are in the foods we consume, however, this is not always the case and it is of utmost importance that we take a variety of at least six vitamins for different purposes. Vitamin A – Some of the known benefits of read more »
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
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Friday, August 26th, 2011
As the number of available jobs continues to decrease, more and more people are having to find employment opportunities outside of their local area. This can often involve a time consuming commute back and forward to work, which can have many effects on the mental health of an individual. The British Household Panel Survey is read more »
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011
Results from this year’s GCSE results, show that the gap between the performance of boys and girls is at the highest rate ever. The number of girls who were awarded with an A or A* grade was 26.5%, whereas for boys, it was 19.6% of exam entries. There is now a 6.7% difference between both read more »
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Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
A good group of friends are an essential part of ensuring you have a high quality of life. They are there to offer advice, company and a shoulder to cry on, and you are there to return the favour. You may find that at some point in your life, you find yourself without many true read more »
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Monday, August 22nd, 2011
In today’s society, where everything moves so fast and the days just seem to escape, it is important to stop and take a step back sometimes. If you do this, you are more likely to get the most out of your life and achieve your goals. The first thing to remember, is that some things read more »
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Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
Sleep deprivation because of an all nighter studying, rushing to rescue a broken down friend in the middle of the night, or being unable to sleep because of anxiety can all leave you feeling unsure of how you’re going to survive the day ahead. If you would like some helpful tips on how to stay read more »
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
According to researchers from Taiwan, 15 minutes of exercise each day could help to increase life expectancy by up to three years as well as reducing the risk of death by around 14%. Experts have said in health journal The Lancet that this is the minimum amount of activity an adult should do if they read more »
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Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
According to a Channel 4 documentary, The Secret Life of Buildings, busy modern offices can result in a 32% drop in workers well-being and a 15% reduction in their productivity. There is a common misconception that open plan offices with clean and sterile desks mean that employees feel more compelled to work as they can read more »
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Monday, August 8th, 2011
According to results taken from a 20 year long study, individuals who reported having a low level of social support were 2.4 times more likely to die during that time than those who reported having supportive colleagues. The study, which was conducted by experts at the Department of Organizational Behavior at Tel Aviv University’s Leon read more »
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