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Mornings: with Connie McLaughlin

02/02/2020

with Connie McLaughlin

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Do we need to do more to understand Tourette's syndrome?

After singer Lewis Capaldi spoke about his diagnosis of Tourette's syndrome, we find out more about living with the condition.  Also, what's the best way to get a baby to sleep?

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Singer/songwriter Lewis Capaldi has been speaking about his diagnosis of Tourette’s syndrome.  The 25-year-old has been telling Lorraine Kelly about its day-to-day effects on his life. The condition can cause  a person to make involuntary sounds and twitches called tics. Capaldi said these tics had led to some people thinking that he had taken drugs when meeting them.

CONNIE ASKS: Do we need to do more to understand the condition?


HORSE RACING
What will be the Queen’s legacy in her favourite sport? 
She was famous for her love of horses and the Royal Colours were seen frequently at meets across the country throughout her reign. 
But what was her impact on the sport and what's next for racing now one of its most iconic advocates has passed away? 
 

ORDINARY DYING
What is “ordinary dying” and should you plan for it?
We’ll be talking to a palliative care doctor and author on the importance of planning for something that many of us could be tempted to put off.


RIGHT TO PROTEST
How should authorities balance the rights of protestors and mourners?  
How do you balance the freedom to protest with the policing of large and significant events during a period of national mourning.


TECH TALK
Techsperts Carrie Marshall and Louise Blain join us for our weekly tech talk. This week: can tech help you break bad habits?


TALKING DEATH WITH CHILDREN
How to talk to young children about the death of a public figure
The Queen’s death might have started many conversations in your home - and if you have young children, the passing of the monarch might be the first time they've asked about death.
So what should a parent or guardian say or do 


SMOKED FISH RISK
Is smoked fish off the menu for the pregnant and vulnerable?  The Food Standards authority has warned that there has been an increase in the number of people falling ill from these foods, so what are the risks?


BABY SLEEP
Scientists say they may have found the best strategy for calming upset babies. We explore what works best.

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