Category: Health
Death of children’s TV as young turn to devices for more exciting content
Credit: Bloomicon / Shutterstock Is the rapid decline of children's TV programming potentially putting our young children's health at risk as they increasingly turn to their electronic devices for their entertainment? Chris Price reports Children’s entertainment has transformed significantly over the years. At present, children are more likely to use…
5 tests that you don’t think about as an adult
The older you get, the more health risks you face. As life gets busier, the more you tend to forget about your health. Some adults only ever go to the doctor in case of an emergency, and often that's simply too late. When you step into your 20’s and 30’s, you have to be more…
What is being done to tackle the growing concern of mental health?
Mental health issues are a growing concern that you or a loved one might be facing. Psychiatric professionals, public figures and politicians are all taking notice of the increase in mental health issues today. These problems are valid and worth taking the time to treat. Learn what you can do to help conquer mental health…
Lumie launches Bedbug to help children sleep
Children struggling to sleep? Light therapy specialist Lumie has launched a new children’s sleep aid called the Lumie Bedbug which has been designed to promote a calm bedtime and good night’s sleep for babies and young children The manufacturer claims it is unique because it combines a reading light with a sunset feature and nightlight. The fully adjustable…
Strava now available for Apple Watch Series 2
Strava, the social network for athletes, has introduced a newly developed app for the Apple Watch Series 2. Strava athletes can now take full advantage of the watch’s GPS capabilities by recording their time, pace, distance, speed and heart rate without having to use their iOS device. Athletes already running Strava on their Apple Watch…
Creating your own home gym
How to create a home gym and save money on gym membership fees
Top wireless Bluetooth earphones to wear to the gym
Who needs another set of wires? Now Apple has got rid of the headphone jack on its iPhone 7 and 7 Plus devices you simply can't plug in your standard set of wired headphones into the phone anymore without a Lightning adapter. Fortunately, Apple includes one of these with both new phones along with a…
Top 10 Xmas gifts for the #swimming enthusiast
Swimming is a great sport, but when it comes to accessories to improve and monitor your performance - or even just to keep you entertained - there hasn't been that much on the market, compared to other popular sports such as cycling or running. That is until now. Here Chris Price looks at just some…
Women’s Cycling in the Media event: 5 things we learned
On Wednesday, February 3, a bustling Look Mum No Hands! on London's Old Street played host to the first in a series of innovative bike-themed events soon to hit the capital: How Women's Cycling is Represented in the Media. Organised by Women and Gender Variant Nights (WaG) at the über-cool London Bike Kitchen, which also runs free…
#IFA2015 Samsung SleepSense wearable for improving sleep
Developed in conjunction with medical device manufacturer EarlySense, Samsung has announced SleepSense at IFA 2015 in Berlin. It's a new type of personal healthcare device that is supposed to help you improve the quality of your sleep. Just slip the sensor underneath your mattress to track your movements in the night. This sensor (pictured above) then syncs…
