The truth behind touch therapy for dementia patients.
Around 5 million adults, at least age 65, have dementia. On the 18th March 2018 my Grandma, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. It wasn’t sudden, I always knew that things were not quite right as she was slowly forgetting what would have...
The Great British bake Off is back!
And we’re off! Tuesday saw the first of this year’s Great British Bake Off and, as always, it started with a bang. I’m slightly stumped by the Bake-Off team’s decision to open this year with the 30-year-old Billy-Ray Cyrus song (that nobody under 30 will even...
The elephant in the room
It’s back – the monster topic that is obesity, has raised it’s ugly head yet again. According to a recent independent review by Henry Dimbleby “there have been 14 government strategies aimed at reducing obesity in the UK since 1992. None have succeeded. The UK is...
Does the Tavistock Viaduct need more Mental Health signs?
Earlier this week, I went for a late-night walk to the Tavistock viaduct, located above Bannawell Street, to appreciate the views of Tavistock. While I was up there, one of my friends pointed something out to me that I have never noticed in the many times I have...
How to Use Traditional Media to Destress Your Life In 650 Words or Less
Imagine this: you have just sat down in front of the TV with your dinner, and you’re searching through Netflix, but you can’t seem to find anything you want to watch – and now, your food is cold. Traditional media such as radio and TV used to be a regular part of most...
Three things’ parents should NOT talk to their children about
How much ‘right’ do parents have to intervene in their children’s personal life? Most relationship and family professionals advise parents to discuss topics that are critical to bringing up with their children as they grow and mature. However, a major downhill...
Do you feel comfortable with restrictions being eased?
On Monday May 17th, the UK will be entering the next stage of lockdown restrictions being eased, despite the PM feeling concerned over the new Indian Covid-19 variant. As we approach this date, some people are feeling more anxious than others over the relaxation, with...
Do teenagers and children chat openly with their parents?
The question around whether teenagers and children actually feel able to communicate openly with their parents, is one which will always prove difficult to answer. Over time, there has been many changes in society, in terms of family dynamics and job roles which...
Couples expecting babies spent the duration of their pregnancy feeling lonely, anxious and depressed due to coronavirus restrictions
In 2020 lockdown left parents expecting the arrival of their babies feeling extremely lonely, anxious and depressed during pregnancy due to restrictions which were put in place following the coronavirus pandemic. Pregnancy is supposed to be a happy time surrounded by...
Young Peruvian bear usurps media mogul
Three days before its 80th Anniversary on May 1st, ‘Citizen Kane’ has been toppled by ‘Paddington 2’ after being dethroned of its status on Rotten Tomatoes ‘100 Club’ following the addition of a review published in The Chicago...
Celebrity Bake of SU2C final week
Last night saw the final Celebrity Bake off su2C of 2021, opening with Prue appearing to be dressed ready for an appearance in Dee-Lite’s Groove Is In the Heart 1990 video, and Matt Lucas now officially as round as a weeble. The contestants participating this...
Celebrity BAke Off SU2C week 4
This week’s Bake Off tent saw the arrival of 4 new celebrities, all ready to show us their baking skills (or lack of them), and to participate in the nation’s favourite baking show in aid of Channel 4’s Stand Up 2 Cancer charity. Strictly winner and...
