Despite making changes to their home lives, workers are unlikely to be quite so environmentally -minded at work, particularly if their employers are not seen to take the issue seriously. For this reason change must happen top-down, unless you have an eco-warrior employee who is prepared to plan and implement carbon-saving changes. Here are a [...]

Invisible braces or aligners are now being widely used to correct a wide range of dental problems including crowded teeth, widely spaced teeth, crossbite, overbite and underbite. They are worn for a minimum of 20-22 hours a day and should only be removed to eat, drink, brush and floss. Each aligner is worn for about [...]

As children grow up and interact with other children and other adults they learn problem solving skills, critical thinking skills, and language skills. This is the learning process simplified: Attention makes us receptive to information, which we process together with prior knowledge, until we arrive at conclusions and understanding, which we then apply and test [...]

Is now the right time to invest in a spa? In recent months, it seems as if, wherever one turns, hotel owners and hotel operators are adding spas to their package of products and services. From the most luxurious hotels such as Mandarin Oriental and Four Seasons all the way to Butlins and Centre Parks, [...]

There is no doubt that one of the joys of being pregnant is the shopping that goes with it! Although it is not all glamorous, there is a real excitement in preparing for your new baby. The most important purchase will be your pram – something that will be used everyday. Travel systems are the [...]

In recent years, television programmes and lifestyle magazines have fed an enthusiasm for the past. They have not only increased our knowledge for art and antiques but also heightened our expectations of their value. The media has drawn attention to stories of people who find valuable antiques in their attic or in a junk shop. [...]

Botswana is a truly fascinating country, a land-locked country dominated in geographical terms by the Kalahari Desert. The country is deceptively large, at approximately 581,730 square kilometres it is roughly the size of France. With a troubled past, yet rich heritage and amazing culture, there is always something that will entice and amaze you whilst [...]

The printing industry has a long history dating back to around 1850 BC. Since that time, we have developed new ways of printing onto a variety of mediums. Printing has progressed from the early techniques used in ancient times, such as the Phaistos Disc and woodblock printing, to the innovative inkjet and laser printers that [...]

New research by Mother & Baby magazine reveals some shocking statistics. Their survey shows that for the first four months of a newborns life, mothers are surviving on an average of three-and-a-half hours sleep a night with the impact appearing to be greatest on women who leave it until their late 30s to start a [...]

Poker has existed in some form or another for many years. People have enjoyed a cheeky gamble around camp fires, in pubs and basically wherever there is a deck of cards, some chips and a table. Despite unstable financial times and potential looming recession, poker seems to have escaped unscathed, in fact the British are [...]