Persistent pain is a reality for millions of people, shaping everyday lives in ways often unseen. It impacts between 30% to 50% of people across the UK and is the biggest cause of disability, yet public misconceptions about persistent pain are common and can be a significant barrier to good management. Teesside University academics are … Continue reading “Flippin’ pain through digital storytelling”
Category: HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Seeing cancer more clearly
Teesside University researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance cancer diagnostics, training deep learning models to improve accuracy and revolutionise treatment. Their work aligns with a global shift towards AI-powered healthcare solutions, where enhanced diagnostics and treatment precision are improving patient outcomes and optimising healthcare efficiency. In this guest blog, Professor Annalisa Occhipinti, explains … Continue reading “Seeing cancer more clearly”
5 reasons to start journalling
Teesside University student Chiedozie Young shares the benefits of journalling and how it has positively impacted his life, using some of his own original illustrations. Guest blog: Chiedozie Young Chiedozie is a 2D Animation/Stop Motion student at Teesside University. You can follow more of his work at @chiyoungart. You may have heard a lot about … Continue reading “5 reasons to start journalling”
11 ways to eat healthily on a budget
Eating a balanced diet isn’t always easy – particularly when you’re on a budget. Nutritious food can be expensive, and with the increased cost of living, you might be feeling the pinch more than ever before. But the good news is, there are ways you can save money and still eat well. By making a … Continue reading “11 ways to eat healthily on a budget”
Staying fit and healthy this flu season
We’re all too familiar with flu by now – fever, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, aches – and catching it can feel inevitable once the cold weather hits. We caught up with the Occupational Health team at Teesside University to learn more about the tried and tested tips for avoiding it, protecting others and staying fit … Continue reading “Staying fit and healthy this flu season”
Benefits of quitting smoking
Stopping smoking is one of the best choices you can make for your health, and it’s never too late to decide to quit. Whether you’ve tried it before or been considering it for a while, a bit of encouragement to quit is offered during Stoptober. Stoptober is all about encouraging people to stub out the … Continue reading “Benefits of quitting smoking”
6 tips for managing hay fever this summer 🤧
Summer is the time to enjoy sunny days, bright skies and warm weather. But, for those with seasonal allergies, it’s also the time for frequent sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and a runny nose – symptoms hay fever sufferers are all too familiar with. Hay fever is caused by allergens including tree, grass and weed … Continue reading “6 tips for managing hay fever this summer 🤧”
9 tips for spring cleaning a student kitchen
No matter how you frame it or how many times you do it, it’s difficult to motivate yourself to do housework – nevertheless, it needs to be done. And research shows a good spring clean can actually leave you feeling calmer, happier and more focused. It’s all about a tidy space and a tidy mind. … Continue reading “9 tips for spring cleaning a student kitchen”
Top tips for studying during Ramadan
Ramadan takes place on the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and is one of the holiest months of the year for Muslims. It’s a time for spiritual reflection, worship and fasting from sunrise to sunset. This year Ramadan is expected to begin on Sunday 10 March, depending on the sighting of the moon, and … Continue reading “Top tips for studying during Ramadan”
The Open Book Club
World Book Day is just around the corner, and Talking Teesside has teamed up with Robyn and Amy from The Open Book Club to share a few of their recent literary favourites. The Open Book Club founders also share more about their increasingly popular series of monthly book club reading meet-ups and social events. We’re … Continue reading “The Open Book Club”