With the Sugar Tax placed upon fizzy drinks, many members of the parliament, dentists and Jamie Oliver enthusiasts alike are all rejoicing. It has been politically decided that sugar must equal obesity, rotting teeth and […]
Where to get outside this spring (other than Hyde Park)
Roundhay Park Roundhay Park should definitely be your number one priority this spring for a day out. It is one of the biggest and most popular parks in Europe, and for good reason. When the […]
The Depression Diaries: 365 Days Later…
So much can change in a year. If you told me one year ago I’d be where I am now I would have laughed in your face hysterically, until the hysterical laughter became hysterical tears, […]
Mental Health A-Z: S is for Strategies
With the stacks of coursework and with exams coming up, everybody seems to be stressed out. And as the Easter holidays have began, unfortunately so will revision. But as important as work is, it’s so […]
The well fed student: Easy Easter chocolate nests
Here is a really simple, slightly healthier take on a recipe for chocolate rice crispy cakes! You can get puffed rice without additives from world food shops – Abu Bakar sells plain puffed rice – […]
Food for Fuel
When it comes to exercising a fundamental aspect of your training will be your diet. If you’re over eating your workout will be in vain, and if you’re under eating you won’t have an effective […]
Eat your way through Leeds this bank holiday
Friends, family, fry ups, lie-ins, walks, parties – by no means an exhaustive list, but I’d be surprised if none of the above feature in your typical bank holiday. Over the years, however, I’ve detected […]
Woman Crush Wednesday: Caitlin Moran
My woman crush Wednesday this week is Caitlin Moran. This may seem a controversial choice: as a cisgender, white female, Moran’s brand of feminism is inherently flawed and it is important to critique that. However, […]
The well-fed student: Guilt-free study snacks
When you are staring at a book or computer screen for hours on end during revision time, or twenty pages deep in your dissertation, the last thing you want is a rumbling belly. However, we […]
Mental Health A-Z: R is for Regrets
In Italy we have this saying, ‘meglio vivere di rimorsi che di rimpianti’. The problem is that English commonly uses the same word for both the Italian “rimorso” and “rimpianto”, which is regret. Therefore, according […]
It’s time to get mental health on the curriculum
Last year, child and adolescent mental health services were cut by £35m, alongside an 8% reduction in available beds on mental health wards. Even though David Cameron has recently promised to reinject money into these […]
Woman Crush Wednesday: Qimmah Rosso
As a fitness fanatic, I admittedly have a slight obsession with the incredible Qimmah Russo, a self-made athlete. Built from pure muscle, Russo has worked ridiculously hard to reach her fitness goals, and now she […]