Eating Disorders and Stress
With so many of us getting stressed out every day, it should come as no surprise that that stress can eventually get the better of us and affect our general health. Our minds and bodies are in constant motion, moving…
Lockdown Causes Weight Gain to Rise in Children
Lockdown has created a series of societal and economical issues in the UK and Worldwide. School closures, job losses, furlough, or working from home have all disturbed our regular routines. One of the biggest fears that parents, and health professionals…
Why Do People Go Vegan?
The vegan diet has really grown in popularity in recent years. A wealth of vegan products have appeared in stores, and a number of famous personalities have taken up veganism. But many are still unclear on what you can and…
COVID-19 and the Silent Killers of Men
Men’s Health Week runs from the 15th - 21st June and this year’s theme is Take Action on COVID-19. In recent years focus on men’s health has taken centre stage as shocking statics report that one in five men die…
Coffee: Perks and Dangers for People with IBS
Many people with IBS and IBD continue to drink coffee, even though it is known to aggravate certain symptoms. Before you order your next latte, make sure you know what effects it can have! It’s not always easy to find…
COVID-19 and Self-Harm in Children
“...when I look at my arms, I don't think revolutionary. I think sad, and pain, but not revolutionary.” ― Kathleen Glasgow, Girl in Pieces Although lock down has been softened and society begins to re-open the effects of the virus…
Exercising with Your Dog
Now that some of the lockdown restrictions have been lifted it is a great time to get out and about with your dog. According to a study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2018, 28.1% of adults in the…
Let Which Cat? Decide the Purrfect Companion for You
There's a new essential guide that has been added to Need2Know Books entitled Which Cat? An Essential Guide to Britain’s 20 Most Popular Breeds. This beautiful guide is illustrated throughout with full colour photographs and is not just an essential…
What You Need to Know about Good Fats Bad Fats
This is a guest post written by Jamie Bridge for Need2Know Books. To learn more about healthy fats read: Good fats Bad fats: https://need2knowbooks.co.uk/bad-fats-and-good-fats/ It's no secret that many people consider carbs to be "the enemy," especially with numerous fad…
Dealing with Depression during the Lockdown
It’s starting to feel like coronavirus is never-ending: it has affected all aspects of our lives and is all the news ever talks about. Coronavirus and COVID-19 are conditions that affect the physical body, but the precautions we all need…