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Health, Sports & Psychology
Biological, psychological and social complexities in childhood development
This free course uses the case studies of Liam, Chloe and Lola to explore childhood development and some of the biological and psychological conditions that can affect children and young people. You will focus on asthma, intellectual and development disorders, depression and anxiety, and eating disorders.
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Society, Politics & Law
Pum ffaith ryfeddol am ryw a'r pandemig
Mae rhyw yn golygu llawer o bethau i lawer o bobl. I gyplau, gall olygu chwant a phleser, hwyl a chyffro, ac, weithiau, rhwymedigaeth a dyletswydd. Pan fydd yn gweithio, mae'n wych.
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Five surprising facts about sex and the pandemic
Sex is many things to many people. For couples it can be about desire and pleasure, fun and excitement, and sometimes obligation and duty. When it works it’s great.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Sex stats for the British population
There are lots of myths and misunderstandings about sex and it can be tricky to get to the truth. This easy to use interactive tool gives you access to robust data collected by Natsal-3, a survey collected from thousands of adults living all over Britain.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Your Wellbeing MOT
Do you consider yourself to be healthy? Check out our interactive quiz where you will get feedback on your lifestyle, diet and physical activity.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What is Open Thanatology?
Find out about Open Thanatology, The Open University’s interdisciplinary research group for the study and education of death, dying, loss and grief.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Engaging with our environment: what are the benefits?
How can a citizen science project, a guided community walk or a park visit help our wellbeing? This article explores how to engage with the outdoors.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
A discussion on melanoma (skin cancer) as a teenager
Listen to three podcasts, with Jack Brodie and Dr Wendy McInally discussing young people aged 16 to 26 with melanoma (skin cancer).
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Health, Sports & Psychology
I had cancer - now stop supporting just me
Jack Brodie, a former young person with cancer, recounts his experience. He discusses what it was like and what he hopes changes for other young people facing the disease in the future.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Winter Olympics 2022
Team GB will be looking be build upon recent successes at Winter Olympics, as the 2022 Games in Beijing starts this month. You can dig deep into the Winter Olympics with our range of free resources.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics – Welcome to the risk takers and the fearless
Simon Rea previews the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing and looks at who are Team GB's best chances of winning medals.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
A head for heights: How athletes keep calm at altitude
Many athletes at Beijing 2022 will find themselves in the start gate ready to race in an event which can threaten injury as much as promise victory. The question is how do they cope?