by Andy Humphries | Mar 2, 2017 | Real life
What happens to teen smokers? If you start smoking when you’re in your teens, get ready for stained teeth, wrinkly skin and a one-in-two chance of dying early. A smoker’s tale Megan is 16 and a smoker. A make-up artist transforms her appearance to demonstrate the...
by Andy Humphries | Mar 1, 2017 | Real life
Where is your nearest AED? /savealife #savealife We have an amazing Android & Apple app that users can access via their smartphone or tablet. Our app uses GPS functionality to show where the nearest AED is as well as a list of other AEDs in the area. It also...
by Andy Humphries | Mar 1, 2017 | Real life
Anorexia and bulimia are two illnesses that can actually kill if not treated in time. But how can you spot if someone has an eating disorder? Here are the main signs of anorexia The sufferer: constantly exercises and eats very little; enjoys offering/cooking lots...
by Andy Humphries | Mar 1, 2017 | Real life
Firstly, let’s get this straight! Here is what the law says about drinking: Under 5: It’s illegal for a child under 5 to drink or be given alcohol Age 14: You can go to a pub which has a children’s certificate, but you can’t buy or drink alcohol Age 16: You can drink...
by Andy Humphries | Mar 1, 2017 | Real life
Source: NHS website Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is a condition that affects your moods, which can swing from one extreme to another. People with bipolar disorder have periods or episodes of: depression – feeling very low and lethargic...
by Andy Humphries | Feb 28, 2017 | Real life
There is a potentially life-saving function that enables members of the public to call the emergency services silently, but it’s not new. It has existed for the past 15 years, but very few people are aware of its existence. Just imagine, you are hiding from an...
by Andy Humphries | Feb 28, 2017 | Real life
Everybody feels sometimes anxious, especially when faced with new situations such as going to a new school, undertaking an exam, starting a new job, moving to a different area or going on a first date. This is normal human behaviour. However, this becomes abnormal...
by Andy Humphries | Feb 28, 2017 | Real life
Going to a party? Celebrating yours or somebody else’s birthday? Prom time? Here is the survival list for a danger-free and safe night out let someone knows where you are going and what time you will be home know how you are getting home at the end of the night...
