Category Archives: Personal Health Responsibility

Why smart phones should be illegal for under 16s

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SARAH VINE: Why smart phones should be illegal for under-16s By Sarah Vine for the Daily Mail Published: 01:11, 20 May 2015 | Updated: 18:11, 21 May 2015 Barely a day goes by without another report pointing to how mobile phones are ruining our children’s lives. The latest comes from the London School of Economics, which has established that mobile phones have a seriously detrimental effect on the performance of children aged 14 to 16, especially those from less advantaged backgrounds. In schools where pupils are barred from using their phones during lessons, results among 16-year-olds jumped by 6.4 per … Continue reading →

Jequirity bean bracelets …… an alert

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I received an email from a friend of mine yesterday. I add it here for information and having looked online this looks like a genuine situation. How do these things get through and what about the folks who MAKE them?? Hmm! Does anyone else have information about this? Anyway – take a look and download the information PDF here. Dear All, This message is for general staff information. The NHS has issued a warning to consumers regarding a poisonous bracelet which has been sold at outlets across the UK (please see attached). The distinctive red and black bracelets are made … Continue reading →

Health Choices – Simple Choices to Great Health

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It doesn’t take MUCH to decide to be healthy! However there are times when it takes a shove in the right direction to show you HOW to be healthy and stay that way. There are SO many ways we are bombarded with adverts and media that says “Do this and have great hair” or “Do that and have great skin” and on and on!! Much of this is pure hype and no real substance. Apart from any other health issue the type of products available on the high street and supermarket chains are often not as good for us as … Continue reading →