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We are fast becoming a population of insomniacs as health and lifestyle problems like obesity, excessive alcohol and sugary drink consumption, smoking, lack of physical activity, mental health problems, stress…

Children’s charity Spurgeons says we are living in a society where children are struggling and parents don’t know where to turn for help. Parents are most worried about low self-esteem…

Social media use and ‘being online’ seem to be part and parcel of modern living with UK teenagers have some of the highest rates of internet use in the developed…

The recent accidental fatal shooting of a man live on YouTube – in an attempt to draw more followers to their site – has been described by US authorities as…

We all know that we do not perform at our best after a bad night’s sleep. We are also well aware that our 24-hour culture is putting more demands on…

Social media pressure is making some young people resort to cosmetic procedures such as botox and dermal fillers, says a study by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, which adds that…

Pain is not pleasant and while some pain is unavoidable some experiences are made worse by our imagination – like a visit to the dentist or child birth. But can…

While it is a known fact that obesity can cause death, a recent global study has found that ignoring weight gain can increase the risk of premature death and that…

As if studying for and writing exam does not give rise to enough anxiety and stress, an examinations board has apologised for ‘poorly wording’ an A Level Psychology test question…

From an unusual fear of crowded places or open spaces to a persistent fear of spiders or social situations, many of us have phobias or above-average fears which cause undue…