Meeting new people introduces new bacteria into our immune systems, hence the joy that is ‘freshers flu ’. Your immune system is the network which blocks these germs from invading your cells. You can’t control it, but you can help give it a fighting chance, and here’s how: 1) Eating safely and nutritiously Eating well can be hard, even adding frozen veg (only £1.19 at our favourite Morrisons ) when cooking pasta can do a lot of good. Here’s some of my favourite cheap, easy f

Women gained political rights 106 years ago, joining the men who had enjoyed them for the 300,000 years of human existence prior.   Women’s History Month gives us the opportunity to recognise how far women have come throughout history and especially which women have influenced societal change. Lesley Gore’s ‘You Don’t Own Me’ can be seen as a symbol of women’s freedom. Released the same year women were granted equal pay in the US, it was also used in the ‘Me Too’ movement to

Walk into most gyms and you can still see the divide. The treadmills and exercise bikes are busy, while the free weights area often feels like a different world entirely. Barbells clatter, plates are stacked high, and the space is still largely dominated by men. For a long time, that divide has been quietly accepted as normal. Women were encouraged to focus on cardio, classes, or light dumbbells while strength training was framed as something masculine. But that idea is start

After such a miserable, rainy and wet winter, spring has finally arrived. The grass is green, and daffodils have started sprouting up in all kinds of places. Sheffield is a green city once more. The mild heat is spurring everyone's urge to visit a pub garden and bathe in the heat - all is well again. The issue is, how do you transition from the darkness of winter to the new colour and life spring brings us?   One way to really appreciate the new season is to be surrounded by

When studying at university, it is inevitable that our new rooms do not offer the cosy ambience that we have at home. Hence, it is important that we regenerate this environment as closely as we can, as this can make or break your experience in your accommodation. But with busy university life, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy environment in your room, often becoming messy - we’ve all been there! You might not even realise it, but a cluttered room impacts motivation,

Between the readings, lecture notes and dreaded seminar prep, it can be easy to get swept up in the endless chaos of student life, and the convenience of AI can lure even the strongest of us in. From ChatGPT to Google Gemini, the idea of a ready-made workout plan is undeniably appealing, but is this actually the best option for those looking to start their fitness journey? I think not.   Though AI is becoming increasingly normalised, with some people starting to rely on its c

We have all been there. You’re scrolling on TikTok to encounter what can only be described as the latest ‘miracle’ skincare product. Rave reviews, rising ratings, and every single influencer seems to be using it. Surely, this is the magical product that you must buy, right?   But there’s just one small problem. It is priced at more than your student budget allows in a week. Ouch.   Here’s the secret though: high-quality, transformative skincare certainly does not have to be a

Avoiding comparison can often feel impossible. It tends to happen without us even noticing, the moment we see someone else succeeding and instantly begin to question our own lives. In a world overflowing with highlight reels and social media designed to convince us that we need more, our joy can be easily overshadowed by a constant desire to improve and be more like others. The classic saying, “the grass is greener on the other side,” implies that others have it better than w

The gym can be a dreaded place and feel like the only option for staying fit. We’re here to tell you that isn’t the case. Here’s some simple steps you can take to keep you feeling positive.   When winter closes in with early nights, grey skies, and sluggish energy, many of us feel the chill creep beyond the weather and into the mind. But there’s growing evidence that even small, everyday movements can help keep the ‘winter scaries’ at bay. It’s not about training for a marath

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