Migraine is a long-term health condition, which involves headaches with sensory disturbance. It is an instability of the way that the brain deals with incoming sensory information, this instability is often influenced by physiological changes such as sleep, exercise and diet. Migraine is a common health condition affecting 1 in 5 women and 1 in…
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Sometimes we all need a little reminder or a little push to keep us going. Sometimes it can feel as though we are going around in circles or simply not moving at all; which in turn can leave us feeling like giving up! Well, today is Never Give Up Day, and here are some stories…
Women need adequate time and support in order to breastfeed, however those with 3 months or less of maternity leave report a much shorter duration of breastfeeding than those who have more than 3 months of leave. Workplace challenges remain to be the most common reason for women deciding against breastfeeding, or stopping breastfeeding earlier…
We talk about The Samaritans a lot here at SeeTheUniverse as they are an incredible charity that do not receive as much credit as they deserve! Today is their ‘Big Talk’ where they aim to raise awareness of the amazing work that they do as well as their plans for improving their charity in the…
Bereaved Parents Day is a new awareness day which first took place in 2020. This was created due to the realisation that there was not much out there in terms of support for parents who had experienced the loss of a child. This years theme is: You Are Not Alone. Losing a child of any…
Loneliness is a natural human emotion. We are all hardwired to need some form of social connections, and without them we can often start to feel lonely. Feeling lonely for a long period of time can in turn negatively affect your mental health. This year for Loneliness Awareness Week, the focus was on connections. Who…
Who can donate: In order to donate blood, you need to be generally fit and well and between the ages of 17 and 65. You also need to weigh between 50 – 158KG There are some things that will also be checked prior to donation: That you have suitable veins for donation That you meet…
What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils for therapeutic benefit. It is a tactic that has been used for centuries.When the oils are inhaled, the scent travels via the nerves to the brain, more specifically to the amygdala, which is the emotional centre of the brain. Essential oils can also be…
Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th, is traditionally known for exchanging chocolates, flowers, and other romantic gifts with loved ones. However, did you know that it is also International Book Giving Day? This year, let’s add books to the list of gifts we can give. To stick with the day’s theme of love and romance,…
As you may know, Thanksgiving is not really celebrated here in the UK, however, over the last three years, we have celebrated it in our home! The reason behind this, was that our lovely co-writer and editor, Bella moved in with us and her hometown is Jersey USA! Bella introduced us to some incredible Thanksgiving…