Category: Feeling good
5 tips to planning a themed event
The success of an event largely depends on the amount of preparation and planning done beforehand. That is why, if you are planning on handling a themed event, then be sure that you can devote all of your time and attention to the to the task. Patience and creativity are the two key factors that…
Plantronics announces new 300 and 500 Series headphones range, partnership with PEAR
Plantronics has extended its range of wireless sport headphones and announced a new partnership with the PEAR personal coach app. New products include the BackBeat FIT 300 Series, the BackBeat FIT 500 Series, as well as the BackBeat FIT Training Edition and BackBeat FIT Boost Edition. The BackBeat FIT 300 Series wireless earbuds offer an ultra-light,…
Happy Birthday Dr Johnson! Google Doodle celebrates father of modern dictionary
Happy Birthday Samuel Johnson. The man who brought us the Dictionary of the English Language would have been 308 today! Born in Lichfield, Staffordshire in 1709, Johnson is perhaps best known as a Londoner, most famous for his quote - When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in…
Digital erosion of childhood. Should we be encouraging children to take risks?
Keeping young children away from perceived risky activities such as outdoor swimming is damaging. At least that's according to education expert Dr Sandra Leaton Gray from the UCL Institute of Education. Writing in her book Invisibly Blighted: the digital erosion of childhood Leaton Gray says: "Heavily supervised young children of today may simply be more likely to drown…
Death of children’s TV as young turn to devices for more exciting content
Credit: Bloomicon / Shutterstock Is the rapid decline of children's TV programming potentially putting our young children's health at risk as they increasingly turn to their electronic devices for their entertainment? Chris Price reports Children’s entertainment has transformed significantly over the years. At present, children are more likely to use…
The Top 5 Posture Correctors On The Market In 2017
Incorrect posture plays a detrimental role in aggravating back pain. According to reliable sources, when your head slouches for an inch, you put 10 pounds of stress on the spine. In addition to causing back pain, incorrect posture can also lead to digestion complications, shoulder aches, neck aches, and terrible weakness in the legs and…
Top 5 valid reasons for getting out of work
Sometimes you need a break from work or you might be tired from a recent vacation and you need an extra day off to recuperate. If you are looking for good reasons to skip work, you can check out a website called BestFakeDoctorsNotes.net. This site offers a variety of excuses as to why you’re not…
Calm Body and Soul – 20 Things You Can Do To Soothe Your Racing Mind
Life is hectic. Your inbox is overflowing, the kids have soccer practice, and your boss expects you to stay late to finish a project they gave you less than two hours ago. While there isn’t much we can do to reduce the amount of things jammed into a 24 hour period, there are ways to…
Top 5 vertical climbers for your perfect home workout
Staying healthy is one of the keys to a happy life. Keeping fit doesn’t need to be stressful or expensive. Using the best vertical climber is one of the best ways to lose weight fast, build muscle and get in shape. A vertical climber gives your whole body a workout; strengthening your muscles using your…
Is binge-watching bad for your health? New Ofcom reports looks at boxset Britain
Fans of popular TV programmes such as Game of Thrones (pictured above), the Walking Dead or Orange is the New Black may be familiar with the idea of binge-watching – sitting back and watching through multiple episodes of shows which carry an almost addictive quality. Following a new report released today by Ofcom examining Britain’s Box Set habits, Professor Barrie Gunter from the University of…
