Lifestyle
URBAN DECAY – Living in a city ‘makes people ruder’
And the seemingly relentless trend of urbanisation is killing off the traditional ideas of community, warns a study
BOWEL CANCER CRISIS – Cases ‘soaring in younger people because of poor diets and lack of exercise’
A study across Europe found bowel cancer rates increased by six per cent every year between 2008 and 2016 among 20 to 39-year-olds
Organic diet can cut your cancer risk by up to 86 per cent, here’s why
The health benefit was far greater for obese people however the diet had no significant effect on bowel or prostate cancers.
People really can die of a broken heart, here’s why
A study of almost 100 recently widowed people found those taking it worst had dramatic spikes in blood chemicals linked to the killer condition
Bullying and harassment in NHS ‘could be costing billions’
The total financial cost of bullying within the NHS in England is £2.281 billion per year, according to a study
People start to judge one another after hearing just ONE word
Scottish researchers found people start to form opinions on how trustworthy, dominant and attractive a stranger is from the moment they strike up a conversation
Hospital finds way to shame smokers outside of hospital
Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, West Yorks., has implemented the system to deter smokers from standing directly under the windows of the maternity ward just metres from the front doors
The expat guide to working in Europe
The countries which make up the European Union are attractive to expats because of their culture and history, scenic sights and generally high standards of living. Whether it’s Italian art and wine, French cuisine or German nightlife that attracts you to the continent, there are key things to know and to remember if you’re planning to move to Europe and work. From working holidays to seasonal work, fixed-term contracts and permanent relocations, some aspects of moving will apply to everyone....
UK workers admit to spinning stories about their weekends to make their lives sound more exciting
Millions of workers admit to spinning stories about their weekends – to make their lives sound more exciting to their colleagues, a study has found. When asked about their weekends on a Monday morning, a poll of 2,000 workers found three in 10 exaggerate or make up what they did to avoid having to admit to staying in or not really doing anything. Pretending they went to the pub with friends instead of just sitting in front of the TV...