Lifestyle

A low sugar diet is most popular for 2016 shows new study A new study has uncovered the latest big trend in dieting. The survey, conducted by kitchen appliance specialist, Glotechrepairs.co.uk, found that a quarter of British dieters are cutting out sugar. The second most popular food plan in the UK was to cut out carbs, with a fifth of dieters selecting a low carb or no carb option. A quarter of the 2,000 UK adults surveyed were revealed to be...

In today’s retail world, you’re never far from a bargain, but there’s often a downside to this. Things that are cheap often aren’t built to last, and you may find that you have to replace big items more quickly than you might like. You might find your time and money is better spent in researching major home furniture purchases and increasing your budget to get items that you’ll get many years of use and enjoyment out of.   Dining chairs...

A walking wall has been spotted trudging around London inviting people to throw blows at it to symbolise the time workers ‘hit the wall’. A survey of 2,000 workers revealed that 2.22pm is the moment when the post-lunch slump is most likely to kick in, triggering a lull in concentration and productivity. Warm working environments, not enough sleep the night before and the sheer volume of their workloads emerged as the most common reasons for the slump. Dehydration and eating too much at...

By Charles Hibbert There is always a song that you love so much you just listen to it over and over again until it’s impossible to get out of your head. It seems that for the majority of people in the UK this song is 500 miles by The Proclaimers, which people just can’t get out of their head. The Scottish brother’s 1988 smash hit “I’m gonna be (500 Miles) according to a study is top of this list. The...

By Charles Hibbert  Andrew Jones is a normal fitness model with an impressive physique, but what makes him different to any other fitness model in the world is that he has no heart. The inspiring story sadly started when Andrew was diagnosed with a cardiomyopathy in 2012, a condition that decreases the heart’s efficiency to pump blood. While you will not be able to here his heart beating or registering a pulse with Andrew, he refuses to let this prevent him...

Purling London specialises in designing luxury Chess sets and other games. TheLondonEconomic.com was invited to take a look out their critically acclaimed, contemporary Chess boards.  The boards are hand-manufactured against vivid colour, abstract art and theatrical illumination and really wouldn't look out of place in an art gallery. One thing is for sure, the boards are art and would make a wonderful gift for chess enthusiasts and art collectors alike.  Perhaps the type of present for the person who has everything....

Looking At How Online Games Can Improve Cognitive Functions The brain is like a muscle; the more you train it the stronger it will get with improved cognitive functioning. There are many different online games and apps that specifically cater to virtually any mental task such as visual activity, problem-solving and strategy, logistics, spatial perception, memory and reflexes. If you are able to keep your mind sharp by simply eating a well-balanced diet, participating in regular exercise and embracing education...

Small shifts often lead to big changes – Lifestyle changes to deal with your kidney issues There are times when big changes lead to smaller shifts and whether you’re trying to eat better in order to eliminate germs, creating a healthier you don’t always mean an entire lifestyle makeover. We all know that kidneys are a vital part of our health and hence it is important to take care of your kidneys and keep them in good shape. If you’re...

Everyone knows how damaging booze, cigarettes and sun can be for your health and looks - but have you ever considered your iPhone should be added to that list? According to a recent study the average Brit checks their device 85 times a day, and spends five hours surfing the web and playing on apps. Alarmingly, this adds up to an astonishing 5 hours a day - almost a third of the time we spend awake. Sadly, I was one of...