World Contraception Day

By: Student Pocket Guide

Monday the 26th September is World Contraception Day! The day focuses on raising awareness about contraception – helping young people make informed and empower... Read More...

Student Health: The Ultimate Medical Kit For Freshers 2022

By: Student Pocket Guide

The Independent Pharmacy helps freshers get university-ready with the ultimate guide to student health. What have you forgotten to pack? Going to university of... Read More...

5 tips for staying healthy at university

By: Student Pocket Guide

Staying Healthy at University 1 - Be alcohol aware Alcohol consumption comes with the university territory, but being aware of what, and how much, you... Read More...

FREE condoms and lube with the Essex eC-Card

By: Student Pocket Guide

Getting frisky during Freshers? You can get FREE condoms and lube with the Essex eC-Card New start ahead! This month is Freshers’ season! From making ne... Read More...

Student Gym Membership – No Contract, from £25 per month!

By: Student Pocket Guide

Did you know that Leisure World Colchester and Colchester Sports Park do student membership packages with no contract? At Leisure World Colchester on Cowdray A... Read More...

How to Combat Sleep Deprivation

By: Student Pocket Guide

Are you suffering from sleep deprivation? Sleep expert reveals the signs you might be and how to combat it With approximately 7.5 million Brits only achieving ... Read More...

Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury – There’s Hope

By: Student Pocket Guide

Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by a jolt, blow, or bump to the head or body. TBIs can also be caused by objects that pierce the skull and enter the brai... Read More...

Do I Need Rehab To Overcome Addiction? 

By: Student Pocket Guide

Most mental health experts agree that addiction requires treatment, but what does that treatment look like? Do you need to go to inpatient rehab, or can you att... Read More...

Working outside? You can still tan in the shade

By: Jenny Medlicott

We've all heard the saying that you should wear sun cream (SPF) on your face everyday if you want to slow down the ageing process. Something most of us generall... Read More...

Skincare Tips for University Students

By: Student Pocket Guide

It’s no surprise that university students require greater upkeep for their skin than anyone else. From the immense pressure that they’re put under to the often-... Read More...

Good Habits to Start in Your 20s

By: Student Pocket Guide

Your 20s are a pivotal decade in your life and the way in which you live this period could have a massive impact on the rest of your life. This is a time that p... Read More...

Attempted suicide survivor turns his life around and starts venture to help others

By: Ben Farrin

Nav Phoenix tried to take his own life on multiple occasions. Not only did he survive, but has now turned his life around and focused on helping others do t... Read More...

Health & Happiness – David Lloyd Norwich Review

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When it comes to keeping active and fit, there’s never a better time to start, then now! Not only does keeping fit and healthy contribute towards a better mind ... Read More...

How Can You Confront A Conspiracy Theorist 🕵️

By: MinseokRyu

"Stay true my brothers and sisters. Covid was released through 5G networks. That Wuhan doctor sacrificed his life trying to warn us. And the world government co... Read More...

Tips for women who want to start weightlifting

By: Jenny Medlicott

Weightlifting has long been viewed as a man’s game. Until recently, strength training was considered something that made you ‘bulky’ and therefore out of bounds... Read More...

How to Handle the Daily Stress of Student Life

By: Student Pocket Guide

Mental health influences how you socialise and motivate yourself academically. The majority of college-age students and teenagers face poor mental health and a ... Read More...

Top Benefits of Quality Sleep in College

By: Student Pocket Guide

Students who want to give precedence to self-care and perform well in their academic tasks should prioritise quality sleep. As students balance the demands of w... Read More...

Would A FES Ab Stimulator Really Give Me An 8 Pack?

By: MinseokRyu

The latest strain of health tog pop-up to pop into my YouTube feed features a "cutting-edge FES-enabled ab stimulator". Expertly refined by Navy Seals. Reviewed... Read More...

How to Have a Great Summer at Home

By: Student Pocket Guide

For university students, it can be a strange feeling to finish for the summer and head back home for the holidays. Although it can feel strange, this can be a s... Read More...

Here’s why you should start taking yourself out on dates

By: Jenny Medlicott

The truth is, we live in a world where for some reason, being alone has become synonymous with loneliness. You see someone alone in a restaurant and your instin... Read More...