Lifestyle

At the end of March 2019, the UK was scheduled to leave the European Union. Many small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) spent time, resources and money in stockpiling goods for the threatened ‘no deal’ scenario that seemed realistic up until the final date. As the date was extended and negotiations continue, these businesses are now wondering what the future holds. The date for leaving the EU was extended as the Government struggles to come to any consensus on the...

Police in London have barricaded Donald Trump supporters into a Wetherspoons pub after they were surrounded by demonstrators chanting 'Nazi scum off our streets', according to reports. The Lord Moon of the Mall near Trafalgar Square has been used as temporary refuge for a small group of pro-Trump supporters who clashed with the thousands of people out to demonstrate against the US president’s visit. Police officers outside the pub told The Independent around 20 pro-Trump supporters are still being held...

Bad oral hygiene has been linked to the devastating neurological illness for years. Now scientists have discovered a clear connection for the first time.

A third of adults who have dieted told NO ONE about it because they were ‘ashamed’, according to a study. Researchers found many of those who have changed their diet were worried about failing publicly, while others were embarrassed to be dieting in the first place. Similarly, a third would rather diet alone than do it jointly with someone else. And any talk of dieting is off limits for four in 10 - they rarely or never discuss their eating...

Adhering to a vegetarian or vegan diet always gives people the impression that it is more expensive than eating meat. Somehow, the idea of eating a plant-based diet is perceived to be a privilege only a few people can afford. Perhaps what is to blame here is the proliferation of artisanal brands, organic meals, Whole Foods, and ingredients labeled as ‘superfoods’ which eventually put a premium price tag on otherwise cheap produce. But the whole idea of removing meat from...

Nutrition is essential to good athletic performance. This is the fuel that facilitates good training, progression, underpins fitness and helps you compete in big events. It is important that your diet consists of quality food to assist your athletic training and competition performance. In this post, we are going to look at what foods you should be eating. Understanding Energy If you think of food as fuel or as an energy source then you are thinking on the right lines. If you...

Survival rates in hospital have been generally much lower for people who fall ill on a Saturday or Sunday because of the 'weekend effect' of a skeleton staff.

In and around London, concrete construction is an every-day sight. Concrete is the most popular, and most common, building material in use today, and concrete suppliers need to be able to serve a multitude of building projects with a fast turnaround. How do they achieve this? One such company, Total Concrete, uses a brand new, state-of-the-art batching plant to handle all of their concrete supply needs. Concrete Suppliers As a concrete company based in Woking, but who serve the wider...

ID cards have become ubiquitous in UK schools over the last five years and are now worn by staff, students and visitors. However, what benefits could a school have if those cards were more than just a piece of plastic with a name and photo printed on to them? What if they replaced simple ID cards with smart cards? Innovative smart card technology is providing schools with a wide range of benefits, from reduced workloads to more robust safeguarding. Here...