Lifestyle
Woman who lost over seven stone says smoking Cannabis helped her shed the pounds
Ayan Ikra claimed that puffing on two joints a day allowed her to reach her target weight of 11 and a half stone in just over two years
Singing ‘may reduce stress and improve symptoms for Parkinson’s patients’
The results from a pilot study revealed improvements in mood and motor symptoms, as well as reduced physiological indicators of stress
Breakthrough to stop spread of breast cancer to other organs
Experiments in human cells and mice found they prevent tumours migrating to the lungs and liver, preventing death.
Different Styles of Kitchen Faucet
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...
Freeports and Costly Passports: the post-Brexit tax haven debacle
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...
Eating a handful of nuts a day can prevent middle age spread
Snacking on walnuts, peanuts, pecans or any other variety stave off obesity-related conditions like heart disease and diabetes too, say scientists.
Smartphones and tablets cause mental health issues in kids as young as two
Just an hour's screen time a day can make them prone to heightened levels of anxiety or depression
Top 50 greatest voices revealed
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...
High exposure to mobile phone signals causes cancer tumours in the hearts of male lab rats
Some evidence exposure caused tumours in the brain and adrenal gland too.