Understanding the conversations that shape our lives Introduction Do you say something and then wish you hadn’t?Or not say something and wish you had?If so, this article is for you.…
Why Did I Just Say That?
The Hidden Legacy of Childhood
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Epigenetics Introduction Ever heard that ‘old wives tale’ that if a pregnant woman is frightened by a spider, the baby will have a spider birthmark? No?…
Why we need to talk with strangers….*
Perhaps it’s not surprising that talking with strangers can contribute to our well-being. Some researchers asked commuters in Chicago to talk to someone on the train. The outcome was that people left the conversation and the train, in a much better mood.
The Time of Your Life? Navigating the (peri)menopause
Well, it’s something that directly affects around 50% of the population – and impacts on others too. And when you’re part of a community that has an older demographic, it’s going to feel like more! In this blog, Deborah Lancastle talks about the menopause and approaches to managing it.
Wellbeing: Dancing to Health
Dancing is a great way to keep fit and lift the mood. But there are wider benefits too. In this blog, Caralinda Jefferies tells us more.
The startling power of genomics
Do you look like either of your parents, or a brother or sister? Is there a particular trait that runs in your family? Most people have heard of genetics, which is the study of genes and how certain characteristics can be passed on from one generation to the next through our genes. So what is genomics?
Sore throat, Scarlet fever, iGAS: What’s the common link?
Strep A infections have been very much in the news this month following the tragic deaths of 15 young children since September. BBC Wales News reports over 18,000 calls to NHS Wales 111 over the second weekend of December, many from parents concerned about Strep A infections. But what is a Strep A infection and what is the link between sore throats, Scarlet fever and iGAS?
Wellbeing Policy
A bit about wellbeing legislation Looking to the future, Wales is a country that is changing. Rhossili as part of the wider community of Swansea is changing too and will…
Improving wellbeing through Mindfulness
Paying more attention to the present moment, including what you’re thinking and feeling and noticing your environment, can all help improve your wellbeing. In an environment like Rhossili we can…
Truth and Trust in Health information
One of the key lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic was about the importance of accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based and truthful information, delivered clearly and simply for the lay public. In these days of political spin and lobbying, the influence of strong, even extreme, views in the media can cloud the truth.