THE REACTION TO CANCER RESEARCH'S OBESITY CAMPAIGN COULD CLAIM LIVES NOT SAVE THEM

Have you seen Cancer Research UK's latest campaign, featuring the word 'obesity' on cigarette packets? The posters feature heavily on public transport and in prominent places across the UK in a bid to raise awareness of the links identified between obesity and cancer. After numerous call-outs to 'have your say' on daytime television, polls on social media and back and forth debates about whether or not the campaign is offensively fat-shaming, or whether or not fat-shaming exists, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by opinions. 

A MATTER OF THE HEART

Literally.

A week ago I received a letter, confirming my appointment with the cardiology department at my local hospital. It's an all day affair with three tests: a 24hr Holter ECG, an ultrasound scan and an exercise stress test. I've got to wait until the end of April - I'll be 25! Easter will have passed and we'll be in the swing of Spring. Days will be longer, brighter and warmer. It feels like a lifetime away, but I know it will come around quickly.

2018 - BEST BITS

Strap yourselves in lads, this is a long read.


Hello. It's me. I've been wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet?

Sorry I'm talking guff, I'm a prosecco down and it's New Year's Eve. I think I'm actually high from a month-long Celebrations bender. My blood has turned to treacle. Happy holidays.

GETTING RID OF THE WHITE STUFF

Right. There are plenty of other things I would rather talk about – trust me this isn't easy. It's embarrassing, it's awkward but it needs to be done. We need to talk about the D. And by that I mean DANDRUFF.