In this article, we’ll discuss how drug trafficking can have a significant impact on the mental health of young people. Drug trafficking is a global problem that has far-reaching consequences, especially for young people. The illegal drug trade is a multibillion-dollar industry that causes harm to individuals, communities, and society as a whole.  Those who get caught up in the drug trafficking process often need a lot of support to get out of the trade, from friends, family and even drug trafficking solicitors. This article will explore the impact of drug trafficking on the mental health ..read more

Pre-eclampsia is commonly misdiagnosed but why is this the case? Read on to find out more. Pre-eclampsia is a potentially life-threatening pregnancy complication that affects about 5-8% of pregnant women worldwide. This condition is characterised by high blood pressure and damage to organs such as the kidneys, liver, and brain. If left untreated, pre-eclampsia can lead to serious complications such as seizures, stroke and even death of the mother and baby which can lead to medical negligence in childbirth causing injury. Unfortunately, pre-eclampsia is often misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at al ..read more

Percussion Play, The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) and The Amber Trust are delighted to announce their collaboration with the aim to make outdoor musical instruments even more accessible, particularly to young people who are blind or partially sighted. A workshop is to be held in April at the RSBC’s Life Without Limits Centre in London, during the charity’s Easter programme, to discover how Percussion Play’s instruments can be improved and made more accessible for vision impaired children and young people. The Amber Trust, which provides musical opportunities for blind and partially ..read more

Find out how the most popular music genres affect how you work! If you like to listen to music while you work, find out how it affects your work performance here! Playing music in the office is an ongoing Marmite debate. You either can’t get through the day without it, or you can’t get any work done with it. Some people have work-specific playlists with lo-fi music or tracks that feature coffee shop background noise to help them focus. Others need a bit more of a nudge from Whitney or Elton to keep their energy up. With the endlessly growing number of music genres allowing people to pursue ind ..read more

We all face hazards and dangers at work. However, they vary wildly between different sectors, industries and workplaces. Occupational hazards are often inescapable and they may even deter you from taking certain jobs or following particular career paths. But what are they and how are they commonly dealt with? What are occupational hazards? Occupational hazards are the risks and dangers associated with particular jobs and professions. They can be common across different workplaces, but they are typically specific to certain environments and circumstances. Occupational risks are typically factor ..read more

Society will tell you to follow the rules and although most of us like to think we adhere to most moral rules, the truth is I’ve been secretly making up my own for years. In particular, when it comes to relationships, women are expected to want to “settle down” and by a certain age.  It’s in the word “settle”. Why should we “settle?” It’s the complete opposite of building a life with someone where you both have your personal goals that you support each other with and then you have joint life goals based on shared core values and principles. Settling down doesn’t have to mean the end of yo ..read more

New research suggests that patients are keen to explore complementary therapies in preference to prescritpion painkillers. The results of a new consumer opinion poll*, released as part of the launch of Acupuncture Awareness Week [“Getting to the Point of it”] has shown that 70% of people would prefer to try a complementary therapy, such as acupuncture, before being prescribed a prescription painkiller – rising to 82% in those aged 35 and under. Acupuncture Awareness Week is a national campaign, launched by the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), to highlight the benefits of traditional acupunc ..read more

It’s natural for someone to be concerned about the products and ingredients that go onto one’s face and skin. That’s why natural and organic beard care for men is truly the way to go. There has been a big push for clean ingredients in women’s skincare and beauty products over the last few years. Finally, it’s making its way to the men’s beard line.  But the benefits aren’t always known to guys, so it’s worth discussing what you can do for your beard and skin. Better yet, knowing what you are not doing (such as harming your natural skin barrier) is also important. The last thing dues want ..read more

Intermittent fasting has become a conversational trend in the health and wellness space for the last decade. While the concept is not new, studies now provide evidence that safe intermittent fasting has health benefits for our bodies and brains. And if we are using something like Zero’s Intermittent Fasting Tracker, we can see these benefits add up over time. This has led to many of us turning to dieting strategies for weight loss, decreased risk of disease, and Alzheimer’s, among many more benefits. But beginners should know where to start before diving in. Intermittent fasting does have heal ..read more

Supporting patients is the main duty of staff working in healthcare. However, when some of them are difficult to deal with, it can be extremely hard to offer your best support to other patients in the building. That’s why knowing how to deal with trickier ones is a must for healthcare professionals.  You can expect to encounter a wide variety of people and personalities. There are roughly 16 million attendances in A&E departments each year, after all, and that’s just one section of the healthcare sector. You might have to work with patients who are by turns demanding, uncooperative or ..read more