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Introducing ageing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing ageing

...Health Organization estimates that globally the proportion of people aged over 60 will double from 11% in 2000 to 22% in 2050 (WHO, 2012). These big changes can have really significant effects on individuals and on society more widely. [Described image] Figure 1 You may have seen headlines and comments like these yourself. But is this really the whole story? Do older...
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Level 1: Introductory 11 hrs
EPQs: finding and using evidence
Education & Development

EPQs: finding and using evidence

...Public Library of Science) are fully open access and many journals make some articles freely available. Others Print media: If you’re looking for material published in newspapers or magazines, first try the website of the newspaper or search for their digital archive. If you can’t find it online, try your local public library; they often have access to hard-copy...
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Article 5 mins
Learning while caring
Health, Sports & Psychology

Learning while caring

Without the right support carers can find it difficult to access learning while caring. In her interview with Tony Collins-Moore, Dr Nichola Kentzer explores how much can be achieved if the right help is available...Find out more about The Open University's Health and Wellbeing courses.
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Article 5 mins
Hybrid working: wellbeing and inclusion
Money & Business

Hybrid working: wellbeing and inclusion

...public body operating between the Welsh Government and higher education providers. The course encourages you to consider your own development as an individual, and as a manager or leader, if that is part of your role. While it focuses on the Welsh national context and higher education sector, the principles and considerations covered in this course can be applied to other...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: The Volkswagen Scandal
Money & Business

The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: The Volkswagen Scandal

...public alike in the last month. Specifically, it was discovered that VW had intentionally been using technology for the purpose of emission rigging. The company, not surprisingly, has suffered a major hit to its reputation and stock price. Only this year, VW had become the largest automaker in the world by sales. Now commentators and the public alike wonder not only how...
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Article 5 mins
Marketing food to children and young people: Why it matters even more in the digital age
Education & Development

Marketing food to children and young people: Why it matters even more in the digital age

...health and mental health throughout childhood and through the rest of life. The reasons for this rapid rise in obesity are considered to be environmental: living and working conditions that promote stress and job insecurity and don’t support home food preparation; food production, processing, pricing and subsidy systems; and urban planning and deprivation that doesn’t...
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Article 10 mins
Environment: journeys through a changing world
Nature & Environment

Environment: journeys through a changing world

...Health Centre talks about improvements in the locals' health and well-being. The Negative Effect of Gorilla Tourism HIV and crime. A doctor from the Bwindi Community Health Centre and a conservation representative outline the problems that were created when soldiers and tourists arrived. Contact with Gorillas Conservation workers explain how humans pass on disease to...
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Audio 1 hr 1 min
Outdoor Therapy: The Benefits of Walking and Talking
Health, Sports & Psychology

Outdoor Therapy: The Benefits of Walking and Talking

...Health and Wellbeing courses Accessing face-to-face counselling can be difficult.However, many people have been found a different kind of therapy very valuable: Walking Therapy. You may also like to listen to our podcast here. Two things come to mind when we think of walking and outdoors: both are immensely beneficial for our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Both...
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Article 15 mins