Health and Relationships Archives

Dirtiest Household Items – YUCK!

Whether you’re someone who does a regular deep-clean or not, there are most likely items in your living space that will still be shockingly dirty. In this artic... Read More...

How To Keep Your Skin Looking Young During Exam Season

By: Student Pocket Guide

Looking good is an important part of feeling confident, especially during exam season, when we tend to focus more on our books than we do on our appearance. Unf... Read More...

Benefits of Aquariums & Keeping Fish

By: Student Pocket Guide

When you think about the best ways to avoid stress and reduce anxiety, you'll likely think of yoga, meditation, exercise and laughing with friends. Of course, a... Read More...

Tips to Rejuvenate Your Skin

By: Student Pocket Guide

Do you have unhealthy skin? Here are some tips to rejuvenate Achieving healthy, radiant skin has been a focal point for the longest time. Many people have come... Read More...

How to prioritise mental health in college?

By: Student Pocket Guide

Mental health is an essential aspect of overall health and involves much more than the absence of mental conditions. Feeling mentally healthy is a condition of ... Read More...

Are On-Campus Student Mental Health Care Needs Met?

By: Student Pocket Guide

College is supposed to be a challenging and exciting time for young adults. For many, it’s an empowering opportunity to live away from home and work toward a fu... Read More...

Tinder Uni is here for the new semester

By: Student Pocket Guide

Over half of UK graduates met a partner at university and now Tinder Uni can help you meet yours New research from Tinder* reveals that 53% of graduates across... Read More...

7 Simple Tips to Boost Your Immune System

By: Student Pocket Guide

Health is the most precious thing you have! Give your health the priority it deserves no matter what age you are. The immune system defends us against dise... Read More...

Get healthy NOW – no excuses!

By: Ben Farrin

Are you lacking motivation, feeling sluggish and eating unhealthy? Do you need a push to make a (permanent) change to your life? Without going into the obvious ... Read More...

Students “too embarrassed to talk to GPs about bowels”

By: Student Pocket Guide

A poll has revealed that more than half a million students would be too embarrassed to talk to GPs about symptoms of serious bowel disorders. Students are mo... Read More...

Sleep experts reveal how often you should change your pillow

By: Student Pocket Guide

Is your pillow keeping you up at night? – Sleep experts reveal how often you should change your pillow For all of us, a pillow is one of the most importa... Read More...

Olivia Attwood and Joey Essex join forces with Malibu Rum

By: Student Pocket Guide

Olivia Attwood and Joey Essex join forces with Malibu Rum to bring #GoodVibesOnly to Freshers. Malibu has partnered with the fun-loving celebrities to spread th... Read More...

Does ERP Therapy Work for Everyone?

By: Student Pocket Guide

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) was considered an untreatable illness. But breakthroughs came about in the 1960s with the development of Exposure and Respon... Read More...

Here are seven myths about ADHD, debunked

By: Student Pocket Guide

It’s ADHD Awareness Month (October)! Here are seven myths about ADHD, debunked by an education expert ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental d... Read More...

Graduates recommend a ‘Fresh Airs Week’ for new university students

By: Student Pocket Guide

Graduates recommend a ‘Fresh Airs Week’ for new university students to maintain mental health and boost grades 75% of recent graduates regret not get... Read More...

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...