Stress can indirectly affect our heart by reducing motivation to eat well and exercise. Feeling stressed can also increase the likelihood that we will use negative coping strategies such as increasing the amount of alcohol we drink.
Stress occurs when we feel that we are unable to cope with the...
Three sisters from a primary and secondary school in Sunderland displayed their winning talent at two local swimming competitions recently in Tynemouth, North Tyneside.
Sisters Marley Bowe, a year 8 pupil at St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy, Macey Bowe and Molly Bowe, who are in year 5 and year 3...
This Sunday, 27th of March, treat your mum to a luxurious, heart healthy day.
It’s important for all mums to remember to take care of their own health and wellbeing, as well as that of their families. Here’s a few ways to make the day healthy and special:
Breakfast in Bed...
SUNDERLAND residents are being encouraged to get on their bikes for Ride Anywhere Week this week
(21-27 March) and enjoy the benefits of cycling.
Through cycling platform Love to Ride, riders can choose a pledge for the week and access helpful tips, tricks, tools, and support.
Participants can choose one of the...
A group of Performing Arts students from the University of Sunderland have been using their creative talents to inspire primary school pupils to look after their physical and mental health.
The Year 3 students have spent the last two months touring local primary schools as part of the HealthyBods project,...
Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, occurs 47 days before Easter Sunday and this year it will take place on 1st March.
Traditionally, pancakes are made with flour, eggs and milk and they are fried in butter or oil. Whether you prefer your pancakes with a savoury or sweet...
It’s been a controversial start to the year for Spotify.
Musicians, including Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, asked for their music to be removed from the streaming giant after criticism that the US broadcaster Joe Rogan has helped to spread COVID misinformation on his show The Joe Rogan Experience.
Prince Harry...
Monday 17th January 2022. It’s the most depressing day of the year – apparently.
But why? What is it about the third Monday of January – particularly in a COVID-era - that seems to make us feel worse than any other time?
Dr Rebecca Owens is a psychology expert from the...
Professor Lawrence Bellamy is the University of Sunderland’s Academic Dean for the Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism.
Here he discusses our ever evolving, post-pandemic shopping habits and asks if Black Friday is really that relevant anymore.
“Early Black Friday deals now represent an extended effort to get consumers to part...
Sisters Lucy and Laura Giles have found the right prescription for success, after both deciding to train as new doctors.
Lucy joined the University of Sunderland’s School of Medicine this term, following in her sister’s footsteps. Laura is now in the third year of the MBChB Medicine degree. She was...
