Lifestyle

Men and women who use cigarettes are twice as old as non smokers - biologically

The tiny eggs that have fascinated schoolboys for decades have proteins very similar to human cells

The YO home male fertility kit uses a free smartphone app to test the quality semen within minutes - using a plug-in microscope.

If your business is based in a big city such as London, the overheads will naturally be very expensive. Property costs alone will cost you a fortune and that does not account for parking or commuting to get to your office. For some businesses, being in a big city is a crucial part of their success - otherwise, they would all head for cheaper options in more rural areas. Some of these businesses have to find other ways of cutting...

It can be easier than you think for a young person to become involved in a gang, especially in some areas of the capital where gangs appear to rule the estates. Sometimes children can become victims of gang crime simply from being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Whichever way it occurs; gang crime is a huge threat in parts of London. Reducing gang crime has been a priority of many organisations and even the Mayor Sadiq Khan....

It’s no secret that the fashion market as we know it is becoming saturated with high street retailers and it’s a trend that independent brands are quickly being swallowed by. Stunning styles were going unnoticed, amazing accessories went unworn and even killer heels were being left to gather dust in store rooms, overshadowed by the big brands and huge names we’re so used to seeing around as today – but things are starting to change. In fact, from as early...

An army of gnomes assembled outside City Hall yesterday to protest against the increasing number of items that are being stolen from our gardens. Four in 10 homeowners have had items stolen from their garden - including bikes, plant pots and the iconic lawn ornament figurines. The demonstration called on homeowners to do more to protect their dwellings. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found those who have been victims of theft have had three belongings stolen on average. Other possessions...

The demand for smart banking has increased in the UAE. The country has the highest ratio of smartphone usage in the world according to Google’s 2017 Connected Consumer Survey. In 2015, the GCC Digita Banking Report by EY also concluded that 81 percent of banking consumers would switch to a bank that offered mobile banking services. The general consensus is that mobile banking is as safe as online desktop banking. Moreso when phone security options have been implemented like password...

A recent report from CB Insights explored the global fintech sector for the third quarter of 2018, looking at emerging trends and investments across all relevant industry sectors. The results showed a mixed bag, with some areas seeing record investment and others experiencing a decrease in funding compared to either the previous quarter or the same quarter of the previous year. Advancements in fintech are followed closely by business people such as Matthew Ledvina, director for a London-based fintech company...