health

5 all-natural cleaning agents you can use around the home

Cleaning products

When it comes to keeping our homes spotless, sometimes the best solutions are the simplest. From vinegar to lemon juice, some of the best cleaning agents that could save you money and reduce your chemical use, are hiding in the kitchen cupboard. So how can we use these all-natural pantry staples to clean our homes

15 minutes out in nature can boost your wellbeing, study shows

Nature

Yvanna Todorova, Loughborough University The average UK person spends just 7% of their time (or 86 minutes) outdoors during the work week. This is shocking to hear – but with our busy schedules, it’s no wonder many of us can only find a few minutes each day to get outside. Spending time outside, particularly in

The Surprising Health Benefits of Coffee: More Than Just Caffeine

Imagine waking up to the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee, its warmth comforting your hands as you take that first sip. Coffee is more than just a morning ritual; it’s a beloved beverage that has captured the hearts of millions around the world. While the caffeine jolt it provides is well-known, there’s a world

Why you should use low VOC paint in the home

You may or may not have heard of VOCs, the acronym stands for Volatile Organic Compounds and encompasses a range of chemicals that are often found in paint. What many people don’t know is that these VOCs in paint are a health risk to inhale as well as being bad for the environment. In this

Can Asbestos Cause Cancer?

asbestos

How are Asbestos and Cancer Linked? Asbestos is a term used to refer to a group of six naturally-occurring fibrous minerals that are composed of thin, microscopic fibres. Asbestos was typically used in commercial and residential construction, due to its low price as well as resistance to fire, heat, corrosion, and electricity. Even though asbestos

How does pregnancy change your mind and body?

pregnancy

Wondering what happens immediately after birth, when to expect your period to return and whether it will be different to pre-pregnancy isn’t uncommon. Although being pregnant is an experience like no other and it can bring a whole range of changes to your body. Many mums-to-be will have questions about these changes, trying to determine

Just how possible is it to grow an allergy-free garden?

allergies

As the days get lighter, longer, and warmer, many of us are crossing our fingers hoping for enough sunshine over the spring and summer to warrant spending hours and hours out in the garden. Relaxing outside on the grass with a cold bottle of beer, maybe with a BBQ sizzling away — a blissful afternoon

Pest control & your health: All you need to know

pests

Thanks to growing urbanization, weird new neighbors aren’t the only thing you need to worry about. The presence of pests within both commercial and residential spaces is enough to make even the thickest skin crawl. To solve the problem you may be very quick to call out local pest controllers to take care of the

The benefits of having a pedicure chair

pedicure chair

Thinking about upgrading your spa equipment this year? Maybe to include more techy gear and new spa chair models into your salon to offer your customers more comfort as you work on them. As a business that is all about beautifying your clients, you want to work extra hard to have your customers looking dashing

Houseplants and their health benefits

With more people in the UK renting their homes and spending less money & energy on their gardens as a result, more and more people are doing their gardening indoors. This rise in indoor greenery is great news for your well being. Houseplants don’t just brighten the place up, they bring with them a whole