The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
Given the intense bond many of us share with our animals, it’s natural to feel devastated by feelings of grief and sadness when a pet dies.
A persistent cough may be caused by: a long-term respiratory tract infection, asthma, an allergy, smoking, or in rare cases they can indicate more a more serious condition.
Short-term coughs are commonly caused by: a respiratory tract infection (in the throat, sinuses, lungs or airways), an allergy, a flare-up of a long-term condition such as asthma, or inhaled dust or smoke.
‘Soft’ water lathers well with soap, leaving your hair, skin, clothes and dishes softer and cleaner, although you’ll have to rinse more.
‘Hard’ water contains more minerals than ‘soft’ water. It leads to limescale build-up in appliances, and you need to use more detergent when washing things.
The world doesn’t owe you anything, you owe the world something. Stop daydreaming and start doing. Take control. You are important, and you are needed.
What is a friend by your definition and not by Facebook’s or other social media? Don’t be afraid to call a friend a friend and an online acquaintance an online acquaintance.
Consider what you’d rather be doing than pretending to like someone else’s Facebook updates. Channel your energies into doing those other things by making a plan to do them instead of giving the time to social media.
A “dry cough” means it’s tickly and doesn’t produce any phlegm (thick mucus). A “chesty cough” means phlegm is produced to help clear your airways.
Most short-term coughs clear up within three weeks and don’t require any treatment. For more persistent coughs, see your GP so they can investigate the cause.