Health Wellness Fitness

Boosting the nation’s Selenium intake may help reduce the severity of Swine Flu

Mark — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:56:08 +0000

People who follow a diet rich in the mineral Selenium, which is found naturally in Brazil nuts, cereals, meat and fish, could be less likely than others to experience severe influenze H1N1 (Swine Flu) symptoms. Studies suggest that viruses become more virulent in those who are selenium-deficient, causing more severe, longer-lasting symptoms (1).

Unfortunately, the UK’s Selenium intake has fallen well below the Government’s reference level of 75mcg/day for men and 60mcg/day for women. Average UK intakes are in the region of 34mcg/day (2). This raises fears that Britons are at increased risk of experiencing more severe influenza H1N1 (Swine Flu).

Medical nutritionist and independent advisor to Healthspan, Dr Sarah Brewer suggests that people can potentially reduce the severity of viral infections by increasing their intake of Selenium-rich foods or by taking a *Selenium supplement. If choosing a Selenium supplement Dr Sarah recommends finding a selenium yeast supplement which is widely regarded as the international gold standard quality due to its high bioavailability.

Dr Sarah Brewer comments: “I believe that the reason why the severity of Swine Flu infections in the US is reduced could be attributed to the fact that, as a nation, their Selenium intake levels are adequate. Lack of Selenium is now recognised as a ‘driving force’ for influenza virus mutations (3), which may explain why so many new, pathogenic influenza viruses emerge from Asia, where Selenium intakes are among the lowest in the world.”

Henrietta Norton, Healthspan’s senior nutritionist, said: “Selenium is often referred to as the ‘miracle mineral’ and although it’s only required in very small amounts, it’s vital to our health being essential for the body’s antioxidant enzyme defences. Of course, nothing will truly guarantee protection against a severe infection such as Swine Flu, however supplementing the diet with Selenium could enhance the body’s immune system, helping fight against infection as well as potentially reducing the severity of an infection.”

* Healthspan’s Selenium Yeast Tablets 200mcg with Vitamins A, C & E, offers a powerful antioxidant combination that can help the body combat the cell damaging effects of free radicals attributed to an influenza/flu infection. These are available on www.healthspan.co.uk or by calling freephone 0800 73 123 77. They cost £5.45 for 180 tablets and £9.95 for 360.

References

(1) M.A. Beck et al. 2001. Selenium deficiency increases the pathology of an influenza virus infection, FASEB J. 15:1481–1483.; H.K. Nelson et al. 2001. Host nutritional selenium status as a driving force for influenza virus mutations, FASEB J. 15:1846–1848.

(2) Rayman MP 1997. Dietary selenium: time to act. BMJ 314:387-388

(3) Beck MA et al. 2004. Host nutritional status: the neglected virulence factor. Trends in Microbiology 12; 9:417-423

About Healthspan:

Healthspan was established in 1996 and is the UK’s leading home shopping supplier of vitamins, minerals and health supplements. Based in Guernsey, Healthspan offer pure, pharmaceutical grade vitamins and supplements, at permanently low, tax-free prices, direct to your door at no extra charge.

Every Healthspan product is formulated to the highest pharmaceutical standards and produced using only the purest (pharmacist approved) ingredients, in independently inspected and approved premises. For further information please visit www.healthspan.co.uk or freephone their customer service number on 0800 73 123 77.

Celiacs Disease

Mark — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:00:09 +0000

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Celiacs disease means that the sufferer has to take care eating even a sandwich. What about a taco with sour cream? You probably weren’t aware of it at the time, but those foods you were eating probably contained gluten. To you that means nothing, but to a person suffering from celiacs disease it means a lot. Gluten attacks the small intestine, which causes the disease. This means those who have it have to go on a gluten free diet, which is a great sacrifice. This article will discuss how to identify gluten or wheat intolerance and how to still enjoy your life, gluten free.

Gluten is something that most people never have to consider. It is found in many foods and most do not realize they are consuming it. It is a protein that’s found in different grains, such as barley and wheat. In general, people consume wheat products every day. The first thing a person must do who has wheat intolerance, is thoroughly research foods that contain gluten. The best thing for celiacs to do is to look for keywords, which will hint to the use of gluten. Some of these words are vegetable protein, malt and vegetable gum.

Once you figure out those keywords, be certain to stay away from gluten that may be hidden in ingredient labels. At first it may seem like there isn’t anything that you can eat. You may not be able to eat pasta or regular cookies but there are plenty of alternatives. So many people are living on a gluten free diet that there are now gluten free foods available specifically for those who are suffering. You can indulge in gluten free cookies and gluten free pizza. The really good news is that most grocery stores now carry these products. You can also still consume fresh cut meat, fresh fruit and milk.

It is important to know what to expect once you start your gluten free diet for celiacs disease. If you are a big eater, especially of bread products, then your body is going to go through a huge transition. You should always speak with your doctor before starting yourself on gluten free foods. Being gluten intolerant is not easy and is hard for most people to understand. Remember that there are celiacs disease and other gluten intolerant disorder support groups out there, so don’t be afraid to join one and make life a little easier.

Down Syndrome Children

Mark — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:00:57 +0000

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Down Syndrome children, like everyone else, are people first, each with their own unique gifts to contribute to their families, friends and communities. “Down Syndrome Awareness Month provides a forum for dispelling stereotypes, providing accurate information, and raising awareness of the potential of individuals with Down syndrome.” Thanks to Down syndrome research and advocacy, the life expectancy for adults with Down syndrome has more than doubled since 1980, bringing with it improved educational standards, inclusion into regular schools and more jobs for the developmentally disabled, as well as better housing options.

The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is “to benefit people with Down syndrome and their families through national leadership in education, research and advocacy.” They feel that everyone has the right to reach their potential and that people with Down syndrome should have the opportunity to make choices affecting their lives. Part of Down syndrome knowledge is pushing for better educational programs to help Down Syndrome children achieve their goals. Through the organization, parents can collect valuable resources and connect with local support groups. Down syndrome children can link up with local programs sponsored in part by NDSS, where they can foster a love of art, music or sports and gain the necessary tools to live a relatively independent life.

Each year, the Special Olympics serve as a beacon of light for Down syndrome awareness and instills hope in families of the developmentally disabled. This international nonprofit organization offers year-round sports programs focused on Down Syndrome children and adults. This epic event serves as a source of self esteem, confidence building and pride for 2.5 million people with intellectual disabilities. Their site, www.specialolympics.org, mentions the benefits of their athletic programs, stating: “They grow mentally, socially and spiritually and, through their activities, exhibit boundless courage and enthusiasm, enjoy the rewards of friendship and ultimately discover not only new abilities and talents but ‘their voices’ as well.”

Down Syndrome Awareness can be displayed as a postage stamp, a sweatshirt, a bumper sticker, or one of countless other promotional items. It could also be acted upon through an organization, be it a public speaking engagement, a benefit walk or the start of a new program that helps others. In the US, there are more than 350,000 Down Syndrome children and adults. With the average life span nearing sixty, the need for inclusion and social wellness is now more important than ever.

Bullying in School

Mark — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:00:39 +0000

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Bullying in school, especially pre-school is something we must watch out for. We would all like to believe that when our toddlers go off to pre-school, visit daycare or have play dates that they are safe. In this day and age, we cannot afford to be so naïve. It is possible that your toddler can be physically and or emotionally harmed. Ask yourself if you would know the signs that would indicate your child is being bullied.

A recent survey reported that an astonishing 63% of children ages four through ten say they are or have been bullied by other children of the same or similar age. The same survey found that only 18% of these children’s parents or carers knew or suspected that their child was being bullied.

Bullying is defined as one person using his or her age, size, and aggressive nature to hurt and control other vulnerable children.

Bullies are people who have a very poor self-esteem and dominate others in a futile attempt to increase their sense of self-worth. Bullies can be any age, gender, or ethnic class. Young bullies, if their behavior is unchecked, become older bullies.

In children, the psychiatric diagnosis of Conduct Disorder is just the beginning of the development of cruel, dominating behavior, refusal to follow social and family rules, substance abuse beginning at a young age, gang affiliation, school suspensions and learning disorders, and a lack of remorse for their actions. As these children reach age 18, they are diagnosed with the Antisocial Personality Disorder; in most cases, this diagnosis results in criminal behavior.

An estimated 89% of prison inmates in this country are ASPD. This personality disorders are not “curable;” it’s indicative of deeply-ingrained personality characteristics.

The following is a checklist of symptoms that your toddler may exhibit if he or she is a victim of bullying in school:

- Depression; apathy, irritability, agitation, insomnia, low frustration tolerance, inability to concentrate, bed-wetting and lack of appetite.

- Fearfulness; reluctant to attend pre-school or play dates, crying, feigning illness.

- Questions about “What would happen if…”, and “If I don’t like Tommy, do I have to play with him?”

- Physical signs that seem suspicious; unexplained cuts, scrapes and bruises. When asked, the child makes up a story that isn’t consistent with the injury.

- Missing personal items; the child comes home without his or her lunch box, loss of small change, missing clothing, games, and favourite toys.

- Regressed behavior; acting younger than his or her age, speaking “baby talk,” clinging to parents, urinating or defecating in clothes, and wanting to eat baby food.

If your toddler exhibits any or all of these systems, the first thing you should do is ask the child if he or she is being bullied.

Make sure the child understands that he or she is not in trouble, and that it’s okay to tell this secret no matter if the bully has threatened further harm if the bullying is revealed. Reassure your child that everybody, including the bully will be safe.

Naturally, if your child is suffering bullying in school or at play dates, you’ll want to know where were the supposedly supervising parents or teachers? Once your child has divulged the secret, you have every right to ask the adults why they failed to supervise what was happening at their home or at pre-school.

Don’t send your child back to a home where adult supervision is so lacking that he or she is being hurt. If your child is being harmed in a pre-school, speak to the owner or top-level manager about the lack of supervision by the teachers. If you get no satisfactory answers, remove your child from the school and report the harm done to your child to your Child Protection Agency or Social Services.

Ages ago, the thought on bullying in school was “Fight it out and get over it”. Not so anymore. There are too many dangers that can’t be solved by the child standing up on his own against the stereotypical schoolyard bully.

You have to stand up for your child and show him that you will support him no matter what. Children need to know they can come to you with anything, no matter how horrible it might seem in their mind. You are their hero; you are the one who is ultimately going to save the day and keep them safe. Don’t let them down.

When To Confront An Alcoholic

Mark — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:00:21 +0000

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by Ed Philips

The decision to confront an alcoholic is never an easy one to make. The most important thing is you should never attempt it when the alcoholic is currently under the influence of alcohol. The confrontation should be planned when he or she is sober. Confronting an alcoholic is sometimes called an intervention and must be carefully planned according to recommended expert guidelines, preferably those issued by a knowledgeable organization like Al-Anon which is the support group for family members of alcoholics. Also, prior to confronting an alcoholic, you should check with the person’s doctor or a specialist in treating alcoholic disorders to determine how to prepare yourself and any others who might be helping you to confront a drinker about whom you are concerned. We have listed nine tips that may be helpful in preparing for an intervention.

Instead of formulating a confrontation plan on your own, see what the experts advise by talking to the Al-Anon association in your area. People there can advise you how to plan the intervention, and provide useful resources and information, too. If Al-Anon is unavailable in your area, make an appointment with a licensed therapist, counselor, or psychologist to discuss the nature of the problem and how it might best be approached. Although confronting an alcoholic can be similar in many respects for many families, it is a good idea to clarify unique circumstances or personal characteristics that could make a difference on the outcome.

You might find yourself wanting to berate and condemn a loved one should they come home intoxicated yet again. This fails to be productive as the drunk will ignore the criticism while under the alcohol influence and most likely forget about it the following when day when sober. It is crucial to talk to the person when sober and with a bit of luck, open to the idea of hearing your concerns. If a spontaneous opening should not happen, try to schedule a talk after dinner or when the two of you have some privacy and cannot be interrupted.

Your supporters can be other relatives, close friends, or even members of Al-Anon with whom you have become acquainted, since they may have been in similar circumstances as you at some point. They may even decide to join you in confronting the alcoholic in your family. But that will depend on you and the circumstances surrounding the person who drinks too much, as well as professional opinions about the situation.

When confronting an alcoholic, you can’t afford to be wishy-washy or indirect. Using a factual tone of voice, simply lay out the problematic situation, using examples of the drunkard’s problem behavior and ensuing results. You may need to list dates, frequency of bad behavior, amounts of alcohol consumed or sums of money spent on drinking, and other data to support your claims. It takes courage to confront an alcoholic, so don’t back down. If the alcoholic argues with you, remain calm and point to the facts.

People often enable an alcoholic, allowing him or her to stay in that way by letting them sidestep responsibility and manipulate others to ignore his misdeeds or cover for him at work or in public. If you are one of the enablers the alcoholic may assume he can have his way again to get out of the intervention without making any changes. A huge part of an intervention’s potential for success is the family member who arranges it being able to change, too. A person who wants to help must not continue to enable the alcoholic to abuse alcohol. Stand your ground and most importantly, don’t let the alcoholic bully or wheedle you into giving up.

Coupled with confronting an alcoholic with the consequences of his behavior is the need for a plan of recovery. If you are working with Alcoholics Anonymous or Al-Anon, they can help you with making arrangements for a problem drinker to enter a rehabilitation program, either onsite at a facility for this purpose, or as an outpatient in a local clinic or support group. In some cases, a halfway house might be an appropriate alternative. Find out ahead of time if a particular detoxification program will accept the problem drinker you are working with, and make preliminary arrangements for the person to be admitted immediately following the intervention. Make it clear that you cannot guarantee the drinker will enroll, much less stay with the program, unless he accepts the program as part of his new life of abstaining from drink.

Should the alcoholic agree to go enter rehab, family members should try to offer support and encouragement throughout the detoxification phase and rehabilitation program. This should involve patient and family education as well and can last anywhere between several days to several months. Many programs last 28 days or less, due to people’s job and family responsibilities, and some of the rehabilitators can carry on as a non-resident while continuing career and household duties. No matter how the program is designed, love, acceptance, and willingness to support changes in lifestyle speak volumes toward helping the alcoholic become successful in rehabilitation.

As mentioned briefly above, family members living with an alcoholic must be willing to take responsibility for their behavior and make necessary changes, too. Adjustments might include refusing to cover for an alcoholic’s inability to go to work by reporting him absent, paying bills that the drinker should pay when he has spent his paycheck for alcoholic beverages, and letting the drunkard abuse or terrorize the family by acts of recklessness or violence. Sobriety can actually make life harder for the drinker and his family as everyone adjusts to new rules and learns how to follow through consistently. Some ex-drinkers can be ill- tempered, demanding, and peevish, while others may act guilty, embarrassed, or repentant.

Results may not appear automatically after confronting an alcoholic. The drinker may fluctuate between being in favor to rehab and resisting it, or he may enter rehab but leave early or relapse after finishing the program. Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed. After confronting an alcoholic, all you can do is maintain your points and wait for the drinker’s reaction. That alone will decide the conclusion of your intervention. If the drinker chooses not to pursue treatment or it proves ineffective, the family should continue to receive counseling and support as they make decisions about the future.

Living with an alcoholic is one of the hardest things to do. Their uncontrolled drinking causes problems that can affect family members and other people. It can be difficult for relatives to dissociate themselves from the drinker and establish effective boundaries between his behavior and theirs to avoid unhealthy enmeshment. But with education, professional support, and courageous conviction, family members can learn to practice tough love when confronting an alcoholic to give that person a fair shot at recovery. An intervention may be the first step toward acknowledging a problem and doing something about it that can make a positive difference in the lives of a problem drinker and his loved ones.

Learn how to Stop Drinking Alcohol In 21 Days – Assured by expert Ed Philips and find further help here to help you Stop Drinking Alcohol.

Skipping Meals Makes You Fatter

Mark — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:00:43 +0000

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by Jason King

Eating less is the first method most overweight people use to lose weight. This usually starts with skipping meals rather than eating smaller meals. This is the quickest way to put your body in a state where it will actually make you heavier.

Although, at first you’ll lose some weight when you start skipping meals the weight loss will be very short lived. What you lose at first is water weight and muscle mass. As you lose your muscle mass your metabolism starts to slow down even though you will still be losing some weight .

Breakfast is the first meal that most dieters give up first. They think that skipping breakfast after waking up hungry will cause their body to start burning fat. Your metabolic rate slows down when you skip your breakfast. Your body will then go into starvation mode to protect itself. Your body will start using your muscles as fuel, and start storing fat instead of burning it off.

The human body is very intelligent. It will eat away at your muscles because it knows these are burning off more calories than fat does. This is so your body won’t burn too many calories while you’re starving your body throughout the day. Fat storage is something else your body does while you’re not eating as many meals as you should be. Your body stores fat so it has something to feed on when your muscle have become to small, and are not burning up much energy.

When you eventually eat in the evening your body will sore all the calories from your meal as fat. Your body will learn that it’s not going to get any more food until the following evening so it will store as much as it can. It will also slow down the rate in which the meal is digested so you’ll be digesting while you sleep.

5 to 6 meals a day is what you should be looking at eating as part of a successful weight loss program. To speed up your metabolism you need to increase your muscle mass as muscle burn more calories than fat. Cardio is also needed as it can burn an extra 2000 to 4000 calories a week depending on your weight and the intensity in which you train.

Losing weight and keeping it off is not an over night process, and anything that loses you weight overnight will be very short lived. You need to do it safely, and not starve your body of the calories it needs to function properly.

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Cutting Back On Alcohol

Mark — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:00:28 +0000

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by Ed Philips

You’ll find that anyone who drinks heavy will at sometime in their life make a decision to cut down on their drinking or even quit it completely. But the big question they always ask themselves is HOW? Well let’s start first on how cutting down or quitting alcohol can and will improve your life, your health and you’ll begin to enjoy life again.

You see, to cut down on your drinking or quit your drinking you need to have a goal to achieve. So if you want to, you’re going to have to write down reasons for curbing your alcohol consumption. Here’s a few examples which should help you; Are you seeking to improve your lifestyle? Do you want to improve your relationship with your family and friends? Are you looking to improve your health? What makes you want to drink less?

A recent study carried on people who wanted to give up drinking had some very interesting results. Out of a hundred people who wanted to give up, only half had to write down their main objectives and after a 3 month period 85% of them had actually achieved their goals.

The other 50 they found that a very small percentage (8%) only achieved their goals. The thing here is if you don’t know what you want or how to get there then you’re not going to reach your goals, like quitting drinking. So if you want to quit drinking or cut down on your drinking you must first set yourself goals, but realistic ones. (Remember Drinking Does Not Control You, You Control Your Drinking).

If you’re looking for a good program to follow which will help you with setting your goals to help you quit drinking or cut down on your drinking then I can strongly advise you to take a look at stopdrinkingadvice.org right now. I have read some great reports from people who have tried there training methods out with amazing results. There even offer you a full money back guarantee if there program doesn’t work for you. They also have a free newsletter which gives you free tips on how to quit drinking. Remember you have nothing to lose but everything to gain.

What we really need to get clear in our heads is that alcohol is slowly poisoning our bodies, but even this awesome statement isn’t enough to prevent some people from drinking. I am going to going over the bottom line here on what alcohol really does to us in an attempt to reach out to some of those people.”In a nutshell”, it infiltrates the bloodstream, the brain, the liver, the pancreas, the kidneys, the lungs plus every other living tissue in the body. If we have to put a label on heavy drinkers it would be “Chronic Drinkers” and I have the message is coming over loud and clear.

Recent studies have also proven that excessive drinking will also reduce our brain size, our reactions become much slower and our memory starts to go. In further studies with MRI scanning, it has been shown that alcoholics also appear to have cognitive dysfunction. The strength of the drinks we consume is also an important factor as the stronger the alcohol content, the quicker it is absorbed into our organism.

The worst thing of all are neat spirits as they will immediately irritate the stomach lining which will actually delay its absorption. It will also have an immediate effect on our central nervous system and depresses the inhibitory centres of our brain. People drink alcohol for many reasons but all the the wrong ones, as the answer to a successful life doesn’t lie in a bottle.

Find out how to Stop Abusing Alcohol by Ed Philips and Quit Alcohol Today.

Acne Cure

Angie Pryor — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:00:55 +0000

If you …

…Are tired of getting little to no results from topical acne treatments
…Would like to find a better way to effectively treat acne than putting dangerous prescription medication into your body
…Are desperate to leave your days of struggling with acne behind
Then it is crucial that you keep reading…

Acne can be a debilitating disease. It can destroy your self esteem and even make it difficult for you to leave your house. No matter where you go, you feel out of place and as though everyone is watching you, judging you, or even laughing at you.

Whether you are a teenager or an adult, acne can take over your life and make you feel worthless. Dating is hard, making new friends is hard, and even seeing your own family on holidays can make you want to curl up in a corner and hope that no one sees you.

I know all of this from personal experience.

You see, ever since the age of 13, I suffered from a terrible case of acne. I know what it feels like to try and face the world when all I wanted to do was hide behind a mask. To top it off, nothing seemed to work. Changing my diet didn’t help, trying wash after wash and cream after cream didn’t help, and there were too many dangerous side effects from prescription medication.

I knew that there had to be answer out there that would work for me – one that was safe and effective at the same time; that would help me gain back my confidence and self esteem, without having to worry about physiological and psychological side effects that could be severe.

And you know what? I was right! There was an answer out there for acne sufferers like you and I who weren’t satisfied with the results of topical washes and creams, and who didn’t want to risk the side effects of prescription medications. The answer?
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Quitting Smoking – The Benefits

Mark — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:00:34 +0000

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Nicotine is the highly addictive chemical present in cigarettes, which makes quitting smoking perhaps one of the most difficult things that a smoker can do. Chances are high that smokers will develop withdrawal symptoms when they attempt to quit. Many smokers cannot withstand the side effects and hence end up resuming their smoking habit. Statistics indicate that, on average, only 4 percent of people who attempt to stop smoking are successful. This is why many people need help and stop smoking aids.

Because of the complexity of the whole process that is involved when one is trying to quit smoking, many people agree that there is no one proven way to overcome this challenge. Some are advised to try a combination of ways that could make the process less psychologically draining. The methods include a combination of modern medicine, herbal remedies and mental willingness. The nicotine withdrawal is reduced by the use of nicotine replacement therapy, which includes the use of products like the nicotine gum, the smoking patch and a nicotine inhaler.

Quitting smoking depends on how well a person deals with the physical and mental aspects that makes them so dependent on nicotine. Initially, while trying to quit, the person will experience periodic dizziness, headaches, anxiety and are most likely to develop depression. Some people have an increased appetite, are irritable, restless, frustrated, impatient and angry. Some cannot concentrate on their work, while some will have difficulties falling asleep. At this stage, the temptation to start smoking all over again is very strong. Only the strongest and most dogged determination will get an individual past this stage, which will last for several weeks.

The benefits of quitting smoking are many. According to documented statistics, almost half of all smokers who do not quit will die from smoking related problems. Cancer is one disease that doctors say is most likely among smokers. Smokers are also at a higher risk of developing blindness, stroke, hypertension and lung diseases. Quitting smoking efforts have revolutionized the market, and the products that assist smokers in their quest are varied, and many. Manufacturers have developed smokeless cigarettes, which are branded as having no nicotine at all. They have also come up with cigarette filters that eliminate nicotine from the cigarettes before it gets to the lungs. The use of hypnosis as a smoking cessation method is however, the true reflection of what a determined mind can achieve. By using hypnosis, a smoker is able to relax, drop the smoking habit and soothe their anxiety by focusing attention to suggestions played on audio CDs.

Fight Depression Beat Boredom

Mark — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:51:51 +0000

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BRITAIN SUFFERING FROM BOREDOM EPIDEMIC

A BOREDOM epidemic has gripped Britain – and it is young adults who are being hit the hardest. More than eight in ten (83 per cent) 18-24-year-olds admit to being bored EVERY day – with just nine per cent claiming to be boredom-free, according to a YouGov survey carried out by tic tac.

In fact, most Britons seem consistently bored until their mid-thirties – with 82% of 18-34-year-olds admitting to a life of daily drudgery. The boredom epidemic has already spread across the country. In London, 69 per cent of adults of all ages admit to being bored every day – making the city the BOREDOM capital of Britain.

In contrast, Bristolians and those living in the South West are the least bored in Britain – with 50 per cent of all adults claiming to be unaffected by the epidemic. Overall in the rest of the South, 62 per cent of all adults are bored every day, compared to 67 per cent in the North, 66 per cent in Scotland and 62 per cent in the Midlands and Wales.

Young and old, the survey of 2,000 adults revealed that Brits of all ages combat their boredom the traditional way – by putting the kettle on. 61% of 18-24 year-olds try to beat their boredom with a cuppa, as do almost 70 per cent (69%) of over 55s.

But, while a cup of tea may be enough to keep older people content, in contrast younger adults need a more refreshing little lift to stop them stewing.

Emma Colquhoun at tic tac said: “Britain’s young adults need something diverting to stop them getting bored.

“Our survey shows that the majority of young people use social networking and internet browsing to wind down – and now there is a website that will help them beat the boredom. “We think that the tic toc tic tac clock can help to cure to the country’s boredom epidemic.”

The tic toc tic tac clock is online now – and anyone who visits it can enjoy short, funny, entertaining videos guaranteed to give them a refreshing little lift.

Visit www.myspace.com/tictoctictacclock to help banish boredom. And if you don’t agree that your neck of woods is boring, upload your own EXCITING video and inspire the rest of the country.

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