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Volunteer Label writer, Emily Jackson, provides a detailed analysis of CBD and the new rise of medical marijuana to help with debilitating health problems. Medical marijuana and CBD products have caused moral, political and scientific debates and discussions not just nationally but, globally. The CBD market is lucrative; in which the sales of CBD products in America are predicted to reach about $1.8 billion in 2022, showing how popular the cannabis component is. Whilst the use of CBD oil is becoming increasingly popular in our everyday lives, the health benefits are extraordinary – providing a great insight into why Cannabidiol…
Entertainment Editor, Izzy Brann, looks at how creativity and the arts can be beneficial to mental health. Mind currently reports that approximately 1 in 4 of us in the UK will experience mental health problems each year. Indeed, mental health awareness is at its highest and new ways to manage our cognitive wellbeing are being constantly sought. One of the most popular practices to support our mental health is mindfulness. Whether it involves colouring books or mountain biking, is the quality of being fully engaged and present in a moment or activity, without distractions. How do the arts fit into…
Chantal shows us her Thai Lemongrass Chicken Soup – a hearty meal, for only £1.26 per serving!
Tom Rowland and India Ferguson collaborate in this article to review a recent exhibition in the Nottingham Contemporary, Still Undead: Popular Culture in Britain Beyond the Bauhaus. Throughout our time at Loughborough, the Nottingham Contemporary has been a constant source of creative and artistic inspiration. Regionally, it is the leading contemporary arts institution; this has been recognised through its shortlisting for the Art Fund’s Museum of the Year 2019. The gallery hosts a wide range of exhibitions and events, with work ranging from up and coming artists to well respected names, such as 2017 Turner Prize winner, Lubaina Himid. The…
HeadsUp Digital Media Officer, Rahul Mathasing, brings you an insightful long read discussing Male Mental Health Month. ~ (trigger warning that there are discussions on topics of Mental Health and suicide) ~ November as a month actually holds a lot of interesting things. Aside from ushering in that iciest of seasons, commonly known as winter, there are a few specific things to note. Bonfire night; where we remember and celebrate the foiling of a terrorist plot by enjoying what are essentially sky explosions. Remembrance day; so we never forget the sacrifice made by so many brave souls who have fought…
Leah Langely discusses the Para-Athletics World Championships in stead of the Tokyo Olympics 2020. This year’s Para-Athletics World Championships were held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from the 7thNovember 2019 through to the 15thNovember 2019. It was the 9thedition of the event and was the biggest to have ever taken place, in terms of participation, with more than 1.500 athletes competing from 122 countries. China topped the medals table for the third consecutive championships after winning 25 Gold, 23 Silver, and 11 Bronze medals and they also broke 8 world records whilst India had their best-ever medal haul at a…
Both this week and next, some of Loughborough’s lecturers are striking. Our reporter Amie investigates how this will affect us as students. https://youtu.be/JE5dR3iaD8w Credits Presenter Amie Woodyatt Camera Christopher Leroux Camera Helen Forrest Camera Ben Cooke Editor Christopher Leroux Executive Producer Joshua Gray LSUTV is the award-winning Student Television Station of Loughborough University. Get involved and join our team of volunteers today! Visit our YouTube Channel and follow us on Twitter, @lsutvonline.
Leah Langley discusses the bizarre work phenomenon occurring in Japan. Over 4 billion adults wear glasses all around the world, with over half of all women and 42% of all men requiring them to carry out their day-to-day activities. So, what would happen if all of those people weren’t allowed to wear their glasses? Unfortunately, this strange concept has become a reality for the women of Japan with several business firms now deciding that female employees must remove them. Many media outlets have been reporting on this ban and various reasons for it seem to have been uncovered. Shop assistants…
Returning volunteer, Paul Thompson, shares the importance of everyone’s vote in the upcomping general election. 1994 isn’t that long ago. Nirvana, Jurassic Park, the World Wide Web, and the birth of Harry Kane all pre-date it. And yet, 25 years ago, South Africa was only just having its first fully democratic election. A quick google image search will show you photos of thousands of people queueing for miles and miles to have their voice heard. The sacrifices Nelson Mandela and others made to allow black South Africans the same rights as white South Africans were not lost on the general…
November General Election Rundown Label Volunteer, Maciek Anielski, gives us the latest details in the months leading up to the general election. The Brexit Party stands down in Conservative held constituencies. Parties pledge more money for the NHS. Labour calls for nationalisation of broadband. Lib Dems accused of misleading voters. The General Election is well underway, and it seems as though the prospect of a Boris Johnson led government is stimulating support for the Conservatives, with a massive jump seen at the time of his take-over. The Conservatives currently boast an 11-point lead in national polls, propped up by Nigel Farage’s decision to…