1 in 10 (talk to someone) is inspired by the story of Shirley Smith, a mother who lost her 19-year-old son Daniel to suicide in March 2005.

Shirley said: "We made a decision after Dan's death to tell our story, to encourage young people to talk about their problems, not to keep them bottled up."

Suicide is the biggest killer of young men under the age of 35 and about one in 10 young people will experience a mental health problem each year. Funds raised from the song will go to support the work of Samaritans and Comic Relief's campaign to combat mental health stigma. It is available for download on iTunes and DVDs and ring tones can be ordered online at www.yourlifeline.org.uk


Meningitis fears for reluctant men

Men are notoriously reluctant to take their health seriously and are
much less likely than women to consult their doctor.

The Meningitis Trust is encouraging men to learn the symptoms of meningitis.

One in 10 men admits to avoiding seeking help from a health professional because they are scared it might end in a hospital visit.

Although men are known to be just as likely as women to contract meningitis, figures from the Meningitis Trust show that they are much less likely than women to take up the support services available
to them.

Men currently account for just 15 per cent of all those accessing the trust's 24-hour Freephone nurse-led helpline and counselling service.


Gentle stroll can boost health

Taking a stroll for 30 minutes is the easiest way to lower blood pressure.

Researchers in America have found that walking at a steady pace is a more effective way to reduce blood pressure than walking at maximum intensity.

They studied middle-aged men with borderline higher blood pressure after they walked at various intensities and durations, to determine which type of walking reduced blood pressure the most.

The findings were that walking at 50 per cent effort for 30 minutes was the most effective way to bring down the participants' blood pressure, compared with resting.