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Why are we obsessed with presenteeism?
The trend of workplace presenteeism has increased in recent years, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. A September 2020 report by RAND Europe sugg…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
What is online grooming?
The UK’s Online Safety Bill has been in the pipeline for a number of years now, and is currently being considered by the House of Lords. The proposed…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Why do we get pins and needles?
We all know what it feels like to get pins and needles. It usually happens when we’ve been in the same position for too long, sleeping on one of our …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
What is permafrost?
Permafrost is ground that remains frozen for two years or more. It’s made up of soil, rocks and sand, and held together by ice. In some places, this …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Is it possible to not love your parents?
It’s more common than we tend to admit. Some children grow up with parents who are critical, emotionally distant, or unable to empathize. In that kin…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
What is negging, the toxic flirting technique?
Right from primary school age, we tell children that if another boy or girl has teased them, it’s “because they like them”. And playful teasing happe…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Why do people consider the number seven lucky?
Back in 2015, 10,000 participants at Newcastle University’s Numbers Festival were asked what their favourite number was. Perhaps unsurprisingly, 12.6…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Why are celebrities dissolving their facial fillers?
You’ve probably seen the photos of stars like Courteney Cox or Simon Cowell, who have recently revealed a more natural look after removing their faci…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
What are climate refugees?
Climate refugees, or climate migrants, are people forced away from their homes due to sudden or gradual alterations in their natural environment. We’…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Can a weighted blanket help you get a better night’s sleep?
A comfy mattress, be it firm or soft, and a good pillow are all essential for a good night’s sleep but increasingly people are also buying weighted b…
8 months, 2 weeks ago