That’s the claim of this article which suggests the sea air in places like Bexhill plays a big part in the residents longevity. In a recent census Bexhill has been found to have more residents over the age of 100 than any other town. In fact there are 66 people over the age of 100…
Month: September 2012
Eat Eggs and Lean Meat During Pregnancy
Is the advice from Cornell University. Researchers claim that eating plenty of eggs and lean meat during pregnancy can reduce the child’s risk of high blood pressure and mental health problems during adulthood. This is down to a nutrient called choline which is found in meat, eggs, beans and broccoli. The benefits could lead to…
Does My Bum Look Big In This?
This article claims that our bottoms are getting bigger and that it is due to the time we spend at our desks. A study carried out at Tel Aviv University has found that in the buttocks of inactive people, muscle was shrinking and breaking down due to lack of exercise. This could mean that those…
Dummies Can Stunt Children’s Emotional Development
A study has found that parents who give their children dummies may be stunting their emotional development. The research carried out by psychologists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US looked at heavy pacifier use amongst young children. It found that using a dummy inhibits children’s ability to learn facial expressions during infancy particularly…
Dog Chews From Deer Antlers
This is an interesting idea and although not a new one (I believe they are already on sale overseas) new to the UK market. It’s turning discarded deer antlers into dog chews. The antlers are taken from those that are naturally shed by the deer during the rutting season. Although quite a few people commenting…
Co-op to Offer Divorce Kits for £99
The Co-op is to offer do it yourself divorce kits for just £99. In what might be a sign of how widespread divorce is becoming, the supermarket are offering the kit as an alternative for those who cannot afford expensive lawyers. The service will be available in all the Co-ops 2,800 branches and it’s 350…
Virtual Online Shopping
For those that find online shopping lacks the shopping experience this virtual shopping idea might be interesting. Developed by British firm Keytree the prototype allows customers to walk around a virtual store and put items in their basket. With the prototype customers use an Xbox Kinect to control movement around the store and wave their…
Downing Street Gets a New Mouser
Larry the cat (left), who was previously the chief mouser at Downing Street could soon be seeking new employment after being replaced in the post. It seems Larry was simply not doing the job properly, with the last straw being when the Prime Minister spotted a mouse making it’s way across the floor whilst Larry…
Cat Burglar
A real life cat burglar has gained a bit of a reputation in Luton. Denis the cat likes nothing better than to take objects home and has now amassed a haul of over 100 items. Among the items he has stolen are clothes, paintbrushes, a Barbie doll and a bath towel. I can only imagine…
It’s a Poor Year for Apples
We have several apple trees in our garden and the harvest this year has been noticeably down on the previous few years. I was wondering whether it was simply down to the conditions in our garden but it seems I’m not alone. This article claims that apple growers are facing the worst harvest in 15…