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At YouDriveHealth we believe in informing our members about relevant articles and information that can help them become more healthy and improve their overall wellness or well-being. We want to encourage debate – we have noticed that there are different views, often conflicting, and we try to present these different points of view and then give our thoughts. We don’t claim to be right all the time – we do our research and our team believe it’s more important to present you with facts and let you decide what’s right for you.
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What are mental health issues?
Posted: February 28, 2022
By: Info Support
Excerpt: What are mental health issues? Chris from YouDrive ponders whether these issues are being treated optimally.
Posts on Physical Health
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How have recent changes affected our attitudes to the Coronavirus?
Posted: April 14, 2020
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: Our world and our society have changed over the last 10-20 years; how have these changes affected our attitudes to the Coronavirus?
Where Does All The Out Of Date Bread Go?
Posted: April 3, 2020
By: Kermit the Frog
Excerpt: Have you eve wondered where all the stale bread goes? It’s easy – it all goes to feed cows. So does the plastic it’s wrapped in, the ties holding it together and everything else.
Does Taking Vitamins Just Give Us Expensive Pee?
Posted: April 3, 2020
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: Do you ever wonder what goes in to those vitamins you take, thinking you’re doing yourself some good?
Coronavirus Arguments
Posted: March 30, 2020
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: It’s the reaction to the virus from government and people that’s causing arguments and splits in society
People’s Attitudes to the Coronavirus
Posted: March 27, 2020
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: Given the current lockdown, what are the people’s attitudes towards the steps being taken, and also their views on what is important in society.
Will The Coronavirus Make Us Better People (More Societal)?
Posted: March 25, 2020
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: We ask whether this coronavirus situation will make us better people. This post describes what we mean by societal, and gives real life examples of what this means.
Posts on Financial Health
CASH RELEASE How equity release could help fund your retirement
Posted: February 20, 2019
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: What are the options for funding your life after you stop working? An advertising feature brought to you by Age Partnership
Owning a home cheaper than renting in every part of UK, study finds
Posted: February 3, 2019
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: Owning a home is cheaper than renting in every part of the UK, but first-time buyers need an average of £51,000 for a deposit to get on the property ladder, new research suggests.
How to have a long and healthy retirement
Posted: January 22, 2019
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: Some tips on helping you live long and prosper
People aged 65 to 79 happiest of all study suggests
Posted: January 22, 2019
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: The Office for National Statistics research of over 300,000 adults across the UK says that 65 to 79 is the happiest age group for adults
UK house prices rise at their lowest annual rate in five years, ONS says
Posted: November 13, 2018
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: London has become a weak spot in the property market after a prolonged period of rapid price rises has left many potential buyers unable to afford a home in the capital.
How did households budget in 1957?
Posted: November 13, 2018
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: The Office for National Statistics is marking the 60th anniversary of its regular Family Spending Survey by looking at how our habits and commitments have changed.
Posts on Mental Health
What are mental health issues?
Posted: February 28, 2022
By: Info Support
Excerpt: What are mental health issues? Chris from YouDrive ponders whether these issues are being treated optimally.
Dating Fraud is costing over 70 million a year, is it the desperate price to pay for getting affection or plain stupidity?
Posted: June 12, 2021
By: Chris Large
Excerpt: Dating Fraud costing over 70 million a year
Is it the desperate price to pay for getting affection or plain stupidity?Dating online without meeting in person has become the new normal throughout the coronavirus pandemic. But losses to romance fraud reached £73.9m during this period, with Action Fraud receiving 7,754 reports. The true figure is likely to be much higher, as many victims of romance fraud are too embarrassed or upset to tell the authorities.
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week
Posted: May 10, 2021
By: Kermit the Frog
Excerpt: The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May 2021) is nature
Lockdown – a necessary evil or a waste of time?
Posted: November 4, 2020
By: Info Support
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Mental Health Issues – the chocolate box is to blame
Posted: November 3, 2020
By: Info Support
Excerpt: What are mental health issues? Chris from YouDrive ponders whether these issues are being treated optimally.
Up to 10 million people will need new or additional mental health support as a direct consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic
Posted: November 3, 2020
By: Info Support
Excerpt: What are mental health issues? Chris from YouDrive ponders whether these issues are being treated optimally.
BETTER HEALTH – LET’S DO THIS
Posted: August 13, 2020
By: Chris Large
Excerpt: Getting fitter is not just about physical activity its about mental strength and the ability to follow it through and create a new habit
Are You A Zapper or Sapper??
Posted: April 7, 2020
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: Are you a Zapper or a Sapper? Are you someone who sees the positive side of things, or do you naturally worry about things?
Is Your Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
Posted: April 3, 2020
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: Are you a glass half full or glass half empty person? The position id the same – it’s how you look at it. In any event, there’s room for more beer!
How To Care For Your Mental Health in the Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted: March 17, 2020
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: With the news on the coronavirus getting worse daily it’s easy to let this affect your mental health
Yvette Cooper: I would like a culture of kindness
Posted: March 5, 2020
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: Yvette Cooper in her recent interview with the Evening Standard raised some interesting points relating to free speech and abuse, which we just commented on.
Ant and Dec Give Offence on Saturday Night Take Away
Posted: March 2, 2020
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: Everyone is apologising for Ant and Dec wearing rising sun headbands – they’re frightened of the torrents of abuse they’ll get on social media. Is free speech dead?
The Rise Of The Keyboard Warrior
Posted: March 2, 2020
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: Some people feel the need to post nasty vitriolic stuff on social media when someone disagrees with their view of the world.
Stress News – Are You Feeling The Strain?
Posted: March 2, 2020
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: Stress is debilitating. How can you tell if you are stressed and what can yo do about it?
Sleep Well Free Webinar
Posted: January 4, 2020
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: This free webinar runs the first weekend in January
Sofa surfing having ‘horrific’ effects on people’s mental and physical health
Posted: December 30, 2019
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: The NHS Confederation comment on the budget promising support for mental health and social care
The link between earnings and happiness is a tenuous one
Posted: July 17, 2019
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: Some tips on helping you live long and prosper
Perth hub plan tackles ‘hidden killer’ loneliness
Posted: February 20, 2019
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: A group of Perth volunteers wants to set up a community centre in the city centre to tackle the scourge of loneliness.
How to have a long and healthy retirement
Posted: January 22, 2019
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: Some tips on helping you live long and prosper
People aged 65 to 79 happiest of all study suggests
Posted: January 22, 2019
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: The Office for National Statistics research of over 300,000 adults across the UK says that 65 to 79 is the happiest age group for adults
Reducing Anxiety through Personal Responsibility and Mindfulness
Posted: November 14, 2018
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: It seems like there are “signs” everywhere, and they’re all pointing to one thing: my cell phone.
There Are Nine Different Types of Humour
Posted: November 2, 2018
By: martinbailey2301
Excerpt: There are nine different types of humour – which are you?
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