The secret to good habits is in repetition
New research demonstrates that the secret to forming habits may depend on how often the task is repeated, rather than how much you enjoy it
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Kirstie Shearman
Nutritionists develop guide on portion sizes in an attempt to tackle growing obesity levels
Kirstie Shearman explores the guide on the right portion size and how students can adapt their eating habits to become healthier.
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Investing in sustainable fashion
Sustainable fashion is increasingly being discussed and addressed by both consumers and brands. Kirstie Shearman offers tips on how to make your wardrobe more sustainable.
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Certain risk factors more likely to lead to heart attack in women than in men
Kirstie Shearman reports on findings that woman who smoke, have diabetes, or high blood pressure are more likely to suffer heart attacks than men with the same conditions.
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Study suggests humans are predisposed to forgive people
Kirstie Shearman reports on a study which suggests that humans may have a predisposition to forgive others.
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Looking up at the stars may be good for your mental health
The majority of us will have heard Stephen Hawking’s most famous line: “Look up at the stars and not down at your feet.” A plethora of work demonstrates Hawking was, unsurprisingly, onto something with these sentiments, both mentally and physically.
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Scientists discover way of treating skin wounds without surgery
Kirstie Shearman reports on research from the Salk Institute which reveals a novel way of healing skin wounds.
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Abstinence is the only way to avoid alcohol-related health risks
According to a recent study, abstaining from alcohol consumption is the only way to avoid alcohol-related health risks.
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Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire’s hidden gem
Observing Hebden Bridge from afar, you’d be forgiven for thinking we were in the age of Sylvia Plath, the troubled queen of modern literature buried in a corner of the town. The mill chimneys – constructed of no-nonsense Yorkshire grit – guard over the town as a sulphur-caked memorial of...
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Drug used to treat glaucoma might prove effective in managing obesity
Kirstie Shearman reports on research from Yale University which suggests that a drug used to treat a degenerative eye condition may help manage obesity.
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Warwick researchers lead first study in England looking at SUDI
Kirstie Shearman reports on a recent study from the Warwick Medical School investigating sudden death in infancy (SUDI).
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Are heatwaves really that harmful?
Kirstie Shearman investigates the impact of heatwaves on our health, and what we can do to make them more bearable.
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Trial reveals adrenaline increases survival but may cause severe damage after cardiac arrest
Kirstie Shearman reports on the landmark trial, sponsored by the University of Warwick, which reveals that adrenaline increases survival rates after cardiac arrests, but potentially at the cost of severe brain damage.
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