The elderly in your family are those who lived their life and are at a point where they may be needing a bit more health. If you look after yourself well and do everything that helps keep your body ticking over, you can live a full and healthy life. But at the end of the day, we all get old, and it’s important to remember that. Here are some tips to help look after your elderly relatives. Give Them Their Independence Independence is something that your older relatives shouldn’t lose until they’re in a position where they simply cannot support…
Author: Charlie Proctor
CBD, an abbreviation for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the cannabis sativa plant or marijuana. It is a substance that occurs naturally and is used in making oils, tinctures, CBD-infused skincare products, and edibles. CBD is non-psychoactive unlike its cousin known as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This is the reason why CBD is preferred for the treatment of various health conditions. According to research, CBD has been found to aid in reducing addiction to various drugs and substances. As a matter of fact, it is currently prescribed to patients with various psychological conditions caused by addiction to painkillers containing opioids and…
It’s clear that technology is evolving across every business, allowing companies to become more productive and efficient. Whether it’s the food takeaway industry utilising mobile apps or sports events using video assisted refereeing, or a vendor managed inventory, technological advances are helping our world progress and become better. Computer systems, such as warehouse management systems and CRM’s have the possibility to increase productivity of staff, while analytics allow you to judge what updates are needed and when. Drones Drones can impact a company massively, saving almost 12 hours on each inspection and reducing the time it takes to check the…
With the effects of climate change becoming increasingly clear, the UK will have to prepare its infrastructure to cope with the damage. The recent bout of storms, which saw winds of over 90mph, relentless downpour, and floods, have devastated parts of the country. Rebecca Pow, who works for the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, said that the UK will have to ‘adapt’ to the extreme weather. But can the UK’s infrastructure handle such extreme weather conditions? Flood resilience The UK is ill equipped to deal with flooding, as has been proven time and time again. Another direct result…
Our world is dealing with a crisis — mountains and mountain of waste. At the same time, the worry of fuel shortages is also rising. Can the two issues be combated together? According to waste management experts, yes, we can. With progress being made across various “waste-to-energy” schemes, just what can these developments do to tackle the waste and fuel conundrum? And will the new methods of dealing with waste offer any benefits to society? Are all waste-to-energy methods viable options, or are some less environmentally friendly than others? Alongside waste disposal and management experts supplier Reconomy, we investigate the…
There are few things as ugly as fly-tipping. It’s not only disgraceful to see, it’s also expensive for the nation to deal with. In 2018/19, local authorities spent £12.9 million to clear away various cases of fly-tipping and this was only a small 3% of total incidents! As exposed by statistics, fly-tipping has escalated by 8% since 2017/18, and it has expanded 50% since 2012/13. Alongside this huge increase in the last decade, 62% of this fly-tipped waste was found to be household waste. The most common place for fly-tipping to occur was along pavements and roads. Source: Department for…
An increasing number of people are switching to a vegan diet. Attitudes towards veganism have shifted in recent years, with the diet choice gaining positive press and popularity. People all over the world have been trying to reduce their meat consumption, ditching dairy, or even picking up bags of topsoil and growing their own fresh fruit and vegetables. Some have pointed out that the sudden surge of veganism could have a harmful impact on the farming sector, but do they have reason to worry? Meat alternatives According to some studies, most of the meat that we eat in 2040 won’t…
Finances are a very personal thing, which means that not too many people are willing to say how they make their money or where they make it. Therefore, it’s usually very hard to understand what caused somebody’s wealth or poverty. But the cases when it’s not very difficult to see the reasons are more than enough to help us understand the risk behind the world’s financial situation. The rich like to risk but they calculate Those who were able to accumulate quite a lot of wealth over the course of their lives have become quite good at taking risks and…
Internships play an important role in the life of many young adults, helping them integrate into the employment world while learning skills on the job. With National Careers Week approaching, we’ve spoken to an intern at Zalando who has made their mark at the company, becoming a valued and successful member of the team. What did the intern have to say about her experience? We interviewed Emily Watts who is interning on the Marketing team for UK and Ireland at Zalando. When did you start working as an intern? October 2019 What made you…
If you are experiencing family law issues, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right firm of solicitors. If you have never undergone this before it can be a difficult task. We have assembled a list of reputable family solicitors who are specialists within family law. Lund Bennett Law LLP Services provided: Divorce, Matrimonial finance, Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements, Private children matters Based in Cheshire and Manchester City Centre, Lund Bennett Law LLP have a superb reputation for representing clients in complex family law matters across the North West. Set up by founding partners…