Lifestyle
Fish brain cells ‘could hold key to treating Alzheimer’s’
The humble zebrafish has a similarly complex brain to a human - and can replace lost neurons, say scientists
Herbs that only grow on the tropical island of Mauritius ‘could treat cancer’
Researchers found that leaves from three herbs, that are exclusive to the island, contain compounds that stop the growth of cancer cells in the oesophagus
Mediterranean diet could actually prevent obesity, here’s how
The healthy eating plan includes lots of fruit, veg and the occasional meat dish.
25 years of the National Lottery
Do you remember 19th November 1994? “Baby Come Back” by Pato Banton featuring Ali and Robin Campbell of UB40 was number one, Chelsea and Manchester City were flirting with Premier League relegation, and Mr. Blobby was only two years old. Most significantly, it’s also the date that the first ever National Lottery draw was televised. Now a national institution, the National Lottery is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Since its inception, it has paid out more than £59 billion...
What Are the Most Important Aspects to Look into While Buying a New Watch?
These days, you will find an array watches in the market and some of them will be best suited to you. If you are spending a good amount of money on your watch, you will expect it to look stylish and you must feel comfortable when you wear it. Besides that, it is also wise to invest your money for a watch which will last for many years, irrespective of how frequently you must be wearing it. There are so...
Returning to Beauty and Melody spa, with my basil brush tail between my legs
I first visited Beauty and Melody Spa in March 2018. I was a complete virgin to hair extensions, I had never tried anything wild with my hair other than curling it or backcombing it terribly. The spa fitted me with Russian hair tape extensions which changed my life. I had a new found confidence, I had a new persona, but when the time to renew came up I couldn’t help myself thinking; Could I get the same for cheaper? Last...
Blood pressure drug taken by thousands of Britons could combat Alzheimer’s disease
Human trials of felodipine, which has been prescribed for the last three decades, are already being planned
Boy with autism gets dream tour of a rail depot after staff discovered he learned to talk reading train timetables
Doctors diagnosed David Elston with autism at the age of three and told his parents he would likely never speak.
The UK “Porn Ban” – what do you need to know?
While the Internet undoubtedly offers innumerable benefits to our society, it also has the potential to cause huge issues. Key amongst these is the possibility of minors stumbling across material – such as pornography – which studies show can be damaging to young people’s mental health. The NSPCC, for example, recently cited widespread confusion over what constitutes “normal” intimate activity as a cause for increasing peer sexual abuse. Safeguarding children online, and helping to prevent them from viewing such material, is therefore of utmost...