Lifestyle
Alzheimer’s disease really could be cured with light therapy
Flickering light boosts neurons and immune cells by destroying rogue proteins that cause the devastating symptoms of memory loss and confusion
Negative economic messaging impacting on suicide rates
Relentless negative reporting on economic downturns is impacting on people’s emotions and contributing to the suicide rate, according to new research.Carried out by Professor Alan Collins from Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University and Dr Adam Cox, University of Portsmouth, the project built on existing work which shows that suicide rates increase in times of economic strife and uncertainty. The study used data from the USA and took into account the 2007 financial crash and global financial crisis to explore...
A guide to buying residential property.
Buying property is stressful. As an estate agent, I found the main reason for my client’s frustration was a lack of understanding as to how a property transaction works. There is an unwritten etiquette that estate agents want you to abide by to make the process smoother for all involved. This is a step-by-step guide to purchasing a property. Whether you’re an experienced portfolio landlord or a first-time buyer, the information covered in this article will give you some pointers...
City of Dreams: Cyprus
The first fully integrated casino resort in Europe will be City of Dreams Mediterranean, and it will open in 2021. City of Dreams Mediterranean will be operated by Melco, and it will be located on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, which is considered a crossroads between Europe, Africa and Asia. Cyprus is a member of EU (European Union), the country has a stable government, a growing economy and it has a robust tourist infrastructure that has international airports and cruise...
New warning on health risks of low levels of X-ray radiation
An increased risk of circulatory diseases has been linked to nuclear workers for years- even though it has not been proven biologically
Could this rebrand rebuild trust in political parties?
Clouds of uncertainty still hang over Britain’s future relationship with the EU. The extended confusion over Brexit – which came after the UK voted to leave the EU in the referendum of June 2016 – has resulted in a negative image for politics. In recent months the situation reached fever pitch, with a series of rejected ‘meaningful votes’ on Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal, and Brexit now being delayed until October. Almost half the country (47%) think politics is currently...
Sleeping less than seven hours makes older people more prone to heart disease
Vital bits of DNA that turn on genes in blood vessels and arteries are lower in those who don't get enough shut eye
Dry eye syndrome on the increase as screen time reduces blink rate by 60%
Screen time is reducing the normal blink rate by 60 per cent, new research has revealed, resulting in health issues such as dry eye syndrome. Experts who polled 2,000 UK professionals found Brits typically spend an hour and 28 minutes at their screen before taking a break. And when they finally take time away from a monitor, breaks will last less than 10 minutes on average. Of the more extensive periods of computer time, desk workers will go as long...
Quality family time is on the wane due to hectic work schedules and a lack of money
Quality family time is on the wane due to hectic work schedules, endless after school clubs - and a lack of money, a study has found. Research revealed the majority of mums and dads yearn for more opportunities to relax and bond with their children. But many are lucky to squeeze in one day a month to escape the rigours of modern life, and everything that comes with it. The poll of 2,000 parents found the top reasons for missing...