Dieting: tricks & tips
There is no miracle diet. It will take time. A sensible weight loss is 1-2lb per week. Portion control is important. Use smaller plates and take your time over meals. Have only small portions of high calorie and fat containing food (meat and cheese). Add a big salad instead.... [More]

Meningitis - commonly asked questions
What are the symptoms to watch for, with meningitis? How common is the organism that causes meningitis? What causes some people to become very ill from this organism?... [More]

Stop The Pop
A top New Year's resolution is trying to cut down on alcohol consumption.... [More]

Student Fire Safety Advice
You’re more likely to be preoccupied with new timetables and getting reacquainted with mates and the student union than worrying about domestic duties such as cleaning rotas, bills or crucially, fire safety.... [More]

Thongs for the Memories
One of the top New Year Resolutions is to get more exercise and or lose weight. So if you want to parade that spangley new thong Great Aunt Ethel gave you for Christmas then you might want to know more about aerobic exercise... [More]

When to stop smoking?
When is the best time to stop smoking? Probably a daft question, because obviously everybody’s different. You could try giving up on January 1st, your birthday, National No-Smoking Day. Whenever you choose. But what is the same for everyone is that it’s NEVER TOO LATE or TOO EARLY!... [More]