Lifestyle

If we were to list all the kitchen faucet styles in existence, you would be here for quite a while. You see, makers of these important bits of kitchen accessory are well aware of the fact that the modern homeowner has changed; in a big way. The person shopping for a faucet does not just need a functional fixture that offers access to water when needed, but rather an important design element works well with the room’s design as well. That...

If there was any doubt whom the primary beneficiaries of Brexit will be, Nick Timothy’s latest screed in the Telegraph made it clear. The former May chief of staff proposed a “radical Brexit speech Theresa May could still make”, which involves turning entire swathes of British territory into “combined free ports and enterprise zones”. This idea is by no means a new one – the Centre for Policy Studies and Tory MP Rishi Sunak have long argued that creating Freeports, or areas that despite...

Snacking on walnuts, peanuts, pecans or any other variety stave off obesity-related conditions like heart disease and diabetes too, say scientists.

Just an hour's screen time a day can make them prone to heightened levels of anxiety or depression

National treasure Sir David Attenborough has the nation’s favourite voice, it has emerged. The much-loved 92-year-old broadcaster beat Hollywood great Morgan Freeman to claim the top spot. In third place was actor and author Stephen Fry, followed by Dame Judi Dench and former 007 Sir Sean Connery. Other famous names to make the top 50 include ex U.S President Barack Obama, movie legend Samuel L. Jackson and the Queen. A spokesman for Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, which carried out...

Some evidence exposure caused tumours in the brain and adrenal gland too.

Successful women could be in danger of falling from a “glass cliff”, according to Professor Michelle Ryan of the University of Exeter. In a keynote talk at the Royal Society’s annual Diversity Conference today the professor will present a report on 15 years of research which reveals how women are more likely to occupy leadership positions in times of crisis. She will also explore the psychological processes underlying the glass cliff, including gender stereotypes, signalling change and setting women up...

Its bad enough to be in a situation where you need DME (durable medical equipment) to get around day to day, but to make matters worse, you may have an insurance plan that does not offer coverage for such items. But wait; there is good news, a silver lining, even. Read on to find out how to go about acquire the supplies you need without breaking the bank. Buying DME over the counter could sometimes be better financially than going...

At home, we are constantly looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly and sustainable. But for some reason, many of us don’t bring this passion for greener living to our business lives. This is a shame as there are so many opportunities for companies to make their products more sustainable. There are many benefits in putting a focus on environmentally friendly policies for your company. For example, a recent study by major brand Unilever found more than one-third of consumers...