I’m Georgia, I have just finished studying Occupational Therapy at Sheffield Hallam University, and oh yeah, there’s something else you may need to know in order for this blog to make sense… I have Cerebral Palsy which affects my speech and all 4 limbs (this being the short … [Read more...] about Life with Cerebral Palsy
Health and Fitness
Mental Health IS Health
As you go on a stroll this week, we would like you to consider how on any given week about 1 in 6 people in England report experiencing common mental health problems (like anxiety or depression)[1]. What is important to note is that mental health is not something we can always … [Read more...] about Mental Health IS Health
A GP’s guide to improving your mental wellness
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health, so don’t ignore it! I’m sure if I asked you to think about different things you can do to improve your physical health, you would be able to list several things. However, what about your mental health? How many … [Read more...] about A GP’s guide to improving your mental wellness
Let’s talk about neurodiversity in the workplace
If we rolled back the clock to just 10 years ago, the workplace was a very different environment. Artificial intelligence sounded very grand, automation was in its infancy and the workplace was not so diverse with people retiring promptly when they hit 65, and those with … [Read more...] about Let’s talk about neurodiversity in the workplace
Sleep Tips for Students
Have you ever wondered why you are told to ‘sleep on it’ when you can’t make up your mind on something or solve a difficult problem? Well, science has now proven that the creativity of our brains and our cognitive ability comes from the quality of our sleep. In fact, the … [Read more...] about Sleep Tips for Students
Day in the Life of a Professional Dancer
Hi, my name’s Katja Rochat and I come from a small town called Aubonne, in Switzerland. I’m a professional dancer, a dance teacher, training to be a Pilates teacher and I love French bulldogs! I started dancing when I was 9 years old (which is quite late when you think about … [Read more...] about Day in the Life of a Professional Dancer
Behind the scenes developing a vaccine
The development of a vaccine is a complex, long process that historically has taken around 10-15 years, so is it right that people are concerned as to how quickly the vaccines against COVID-19 have been developed and made available? A vaccine is a mechanism to ‘train’ the … [Read more...] about Behind the scenes developing a vaccine
Vitamins every student should be taking
We’ve all heard our Grandma going on about vitamins and how fantastic they are, but we are students! Why would we want to be taking vitamins? Vitamins are fantastic for the body, and give us essential nutrients for us to function to our best ability. Here are five vitamins that … [Read more...] about Vitamins every student should be taking
Day in the life of a Personal Trainer
Hey, I'm Paige, I'm 20 years old and work as a personal trainer. Just like everyone else, the on/off lockdowns have been extremely difficult. I have had days when I could just sit, eat cake and binge-watch all the TV available to me. However, I have fought the temptations and … [Read more...] about Day in the life of a Personal Trainer
Best home workouts
As we're in the midst of yet another national lockdown, it is extremely easy to get lazy. We know this from personal experience. However, lack of exercise and an increase in comfort eating can have an adverse effect. It is not good for you, physically or mentally. Let's put down … [Read more...] about Best home workouts