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Teenagers who perceive themselves as overweight are three times more likely to consider self-harming, warns new research. The heightened risk is present regardless of whether the youngster is medically overweight, say American scientists. Study lead author Professor Philip Baiden, of The University of Texas at Arlington, said: “What we found was that the perception of being overweight has a much stronger effect on suicidal ideation than the objective measure of weight. “This finding ties neatly into recent calls to reconsider how accurate BMI is as a tool for diagnosing individuals as overweight or obese.” Prof Baiden and his colleagues analyzed…

SWSMpilates – by Emma Dunn A woman says a Pilates class left her hospitalised – after she passed out four times. Lola Fernandez, 24, felt “destroyed” after completing a 55 minute HIT Pilates class in January 2025. She rushed to the toilet and was constantly throwing up and asked her fellow classmates to call 911. Paramedics arrived and Lola passed out four times before they got her into the ambulance – due to dehydration. Lola spent six hours in hospital – passing out a further two times – before she could head home. Lola, a content creator and data analyst,…

Nestled in the rural heart of Wales minutes away from the historic Elan Valley lies The Dreaming – an innovative award-winning wellness retreat centre founded by the acclaimed Welsh singer and campaigner Charlotte Church.  The Dreaming is the product of Church’s singular vision and years of campaigning for climate justice and advocating for a deeper connection with the natural and spiritual world. The retreat provides a tranquil antidote to the cacophony and busyness of the modern world, inviting its guests to heal and reflect in natural beauty. Set against the pastoral backdrop of the Welsh countryside with abundant gardens designed…

SWFSfoam – by Ottilie Von Henning Video shows a worker effortlessly carrying a tower of 28 stacked foam blocks across a factory floor. Filmed in Heilongjiang Province, China, the man can be seen handling the tower, which is nearly five times his height, without a single wobble. ENDS Source link

Christians who practise their faith at least weekly give away almost five times the UK monthly giving average Key findings from Stewardship’s Generosity Report 2025 Today, Christian charity Stewardship publishes its Generosity Report 2025, revealing new insights into the state of Christian giving in the UK. LIVESTREAM LAUNCH TODAY AT 13:55-15:00 – REGISTER NOW TO JOIN Key findings: Committed Christians give away almost five times the UK monthly giving average Committed Christians experience the most joy from their generosity. Over 60% of Committed Christians give regularly to Christian causes. Over 90% of regular church-goers give regularly to their church. The youngest age…