Health
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Springtime essentials – Keep these in your car.
We have already seen the first Bank Holidays of the year pass by, but the beauty of Spring is that they now come thick and fast, with two more to look forward to in May. Add into that the lighter nights, and the brighter, sunnier weekends, and we now have lots of lovely opportunities to spend time in the great outdoors. With that in mind, I have put together a list of a few essentials that it may be worth keeping in the car – a sort of Spring tool kit if you like. These are things that may come in usual if you go out for the day. A…
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Hospital Blunders – The Horrifying Truth
It has recently been revealed that at least 340 blunders are occurring on NHS maternity wards every day and over 300 ‘never events’ are happening yearly in UK hospitals. These hospital blunders and medical negligence cases have led to significant illness and injury and even loss of life. Pryers Solicitors have recently published their own infographic which details some of the horrifying cases of medical negligence that they have been involved in. It makes for harrowing, and shocking reading – you put your life in the hands of professionals and really don’t expect to be left in a state that is worse than when you entered hospital. But these cases…
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Using e-cigs to quit smoking
When we look back at the trends and products that defined the ‘tweens’ (2010s…not really sure if that is the right word, but then again not sure what else it could be.), the e-cigarette will definitely be in the list. As traditional smoking has seen figures fall due to both health and cost implications, ,more and more people have turned to the e-cig as a way to save money or as an healthier option. Whether it be the electronic cigarette that still resembles a ciggie, or the vapour style kits that have different flavour options, e-cigs are here to stay. I personally think this is a very good thing, because…
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Reasons for Switching from regular tobacco cigarettes to e-cigarettes
Switching from regular tobacco cigarettes to e-cigarettes is a positive move for many reasons. One big benefit is the amount of money you can save over time. The price of tobacco has skyrocketed in recent years, due in large part to the tax applied to each packet of cigarettes. According to the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA), if you spend £7.98 on a packet of cigarettes, £6.17 or 77 per cent of the total cost goes to the taxman. The proportion can be even higher on some budget brands. Some vapers prefer the ease and convenience of disposable e-cigarettes when they first make the switch, but most will end up investing…
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Good News – snacking can be healthy too.
We often hear about how snacking in between meals can be an unhealthy choice. Choose the wrong foods, and this grazing can lead to weight gain, which, in turn, can also lead to health problems, lack of energy and general lethargy. But snacking can also be really beneficial as an energy boost if you choose the right snacks. Video Conferencing provider gotomeeting have recently been discussing this very issue, and have put together a great infographic that details the snacks that really do help if you are looking for an energy boost, to feel fuller for longer and to actually improve your moods. And while some of the ideas are…
