It’s no secret that today’s divorce rate is higher than ever before, with approximately 33% of couples getting divorced in the UK and almost 50% in the US. With this in mind, we sat down with a local elderly couple, Rodger (R) and Penny (P), to find out just what it takes to create a long-lasting marriage.
Living with Seasonal Depression
As we go into the winter months, the days get shorter and the nights get longer so understanding and acknowledging seasonal affective disorder (or SAD) is vital. SAD (a fitting acronym) is better known as […]
Your Campus Capsule Wardrobe
Beth Wright walks you through the absolute essentials for your student. wardrobe
What to Expect When Moving Out
Top tip advice for what to expect when moving away from home? Nell Cuffley has got you covered…
The Mental Health Benefits of Nature
While nature is by no means a substitute for meaningful therapy and medical treatment for mental health, it does offer a vital respite; this has perhaps been no more felt than over the last year […]
Would you Accept a Job on the Basis that you were Filling a Company’s POC Quota?
“You would be a great addition to the team,” says the interviewer as you wrap up your interview for a job you’ve been pining for since you graduated. With a large smile on your face […]
The Best Sheltered and Heated Outdoor Places to Eat and Drink in Leeds
The reopening of outdoor hospitality was superb and personally, I relished the opportunity to not have to go on walk whilst sipping my coffee. But after a couple weeks, drinking a pint in the cold, […]
How to Deal with Rejection from your Dream Graduate Scheme
No one likes rejection. We don’t apply to jobs hoping for the worst. However, what is even worse is rejection from a job that you’ve been dreaming of for years. It seems everything you have […]
Mental Health Awareness: So, you’re thinking about starting therapy?
First of all, it is important to remember that therapy isn’t a dirty word. Going to seek help is not a personal failure and is nothing to be ashamed of. In my opinion, if you’ve […]
Endometriosis: how raising awareness can improve diagnostic delay and mental health
As I reflect on Endometriosis Awareness month, I am always surprised about how little people know about a condition that affects around 200 million people worldwide – an equal amount to women suffering with diabetes. […]
June 21st: do you feel the pressure to ‘look good’ post-lockdown?
Tw: discussions of weight Can you believe it has been a year since we last admired crazy Otley Run costumes? But the hiatus is finally set to end. The roadmap out of lockdown has been […]
Endometriosis Awareness Month: Ladies… Put your Hands up if you’re in Pain
Two years, three ultrasound scans, multiple doctor’s appointments and many ‘press two to find out test results’ later, I have received a diagnosis: endometriosis. This condition is one that affects 1 in 10 women and […]