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International Women's Day
Society, Politics & Law

International Women's Day

...Health Choice Decisions From menopause to abortion – dig deeper into some of the social factors that have influenced women’s health. Celebrate Women in STEM Explore some of the female trailblazers in science, technology, engineering and maths and honour them by taking on a career in these fields (or inspire a young woman or girl to do that instead!). Applaud Equality...
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Article 5 mins
The technology of crime control
Society, Politics & Law

The technology of crime control

...public thoroughfaes and on the roads. Now these are increasingly being used not just by the police, but also private security companies .. Are these technological innovations useful in controlling crime, if so at what cost to our own personal freedom and liberties? We talked to two police representatives fom Newcastle and Gwent, and to the General Secretary of the civil...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Can your friend be your therapist?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Can your friend be your therapist?

...Health, investigates...‘Quite often talking is the best form of therapy and having someone who knows you, who you can confide in and can talk back to you on a personal level based on the fact they know you, can sometimes be very comforting.’ (Service user quoted in Leach, 2015) [friends hugging] BBC Radio 4’s All in the Mind Awards invites listeners who have...
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Article 10 mins
10 tips to beat the January blues
Health, Sports & Psychology

10 tips to beat the January blues

...health and exercise releases endorphins. So you don’t have to be training hard or going to the gym to keep active - there are lots of ways to feel the benefits, whatever your level of fitness. Free Course: Exercise and mental health 2: Eat well [sliced fruits in a ceramic bowl] What we eat can affect the way we feel. Eating regularly will help your blood sugar from...
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Article 10 mins
Getting to the heart of it: investigating side effects of anti-cancer treatments
Science, Maths & Technology

Getting to the heart of it: investigating side effects of anti-cancer treatments

...health conditions can increase the risk of experiencing treatment-related cardiotoxicity. How is cardiotoxicity managed in the clinic? In the clinic, cardiotoxicity is managed by modifying treatment regimens, promoting regular exercise and a healthy diet, and by closely monitoring individuals that may be at risk of developing treatment-related cardiotoxicity. Patients can...
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Article 5 mins
What are the connections between music and memory?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What are the connections between music and memory?

...interactive to help explain the links behind this area of mental health. Find out how much you know! Select to begin the interactive... [Music and memory interactive image] Click on the image above to launch the interactive music and memory feature. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari....
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Activity 10 mins
Finding ways to mental wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Finding ways to mental wellbeing

...and knowing what to do when life gets stressful. This interactive guide has been developed with Bernie Ashton-Goh, a qualified counsellor and Mental Health Advisor at the Open University. You'll explore practical ways to look after your wellbeing, build resilience and create your own wellbeing toolkit. Launch the guide [Laptop with Finding ways to mental wellbeing on it]...
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Activity 5 mins
DemFest 2016
Society, Politics & Law

DemFest 2016

...through a special event. DemFest 2016 is local, national and global in orientation and concerned with democracy, politics and representation, anti-discrimination, equality and social justice, economy, education, environment and sustainability, media democratisation, neighbourhood and community, public services and participation. It will take place 13-14 May 2016....
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