As a senior driver, you have more experience out on the roads than anyone. So it can be frustrating to have people questioning your driving skills- particularly since you’ve been driving for longer than these people have been alive! Most older adults are perfectly safe to drive, which is why in most countries there’s no upper age limit. However as you do progress in your life there are a few things that are worth bearing in mind, particularly if you {Read More}
Proof That Physical Therapy Really Works
When you injure yourself, or find that you are suffering from pain in some manner, physical therapy can be a beneficial way to feel better, or at least relieve some discomfort. For anyone who has not experienced physical therapy, you may feel that it won’t work or might hurt. It is important to learn the benefits of this therapy type so you can see how you will benefit. Maximize the Movement of the Body An injury or illness can lead {Read More}
How to Create a Vegetable Patch in Your Garden
Growing awareness of pressure on natural resources and carbon emissions many people are opting to grow some of their own food and is the main reason I started our vegetable garden. What growing one’s own vegetables does is give you some control over the quality of your food, while lowering carbon emissions (through less transporting of goods). It also gives the satisfaction that you’re growing some of what you’re eating. It sounds very satisfying, doesn’t it? Perhaps you are wondering {Read More}
Little Foundations, Big Impact: How Your Child’s First Teeth Affect Their Oral Development.
Primary teeth, also known as “baby teeth” or “deciduous teeth” begin to develop under the gums during the second trimester of pregnancy and usually appear between 6 and 12 months old. By the time they start school your child should have a full set of 20 primary teeth, including four molars on each side. If neglected, children can develop badly decayed primary teeth, promoting the onset of childhood periodontal disease. The condition involves oral bacteria invading and eroding gums, ligaments {Read More}
A Season for Change: Why is Fitness Even More Important in the Colder Months?
Winter’s on its way, and with it a whole host of excuses for the fit and lazy alike. “It’s too cold”, “it’s raining”, and “I’ll start in January” can be heard in households around the world. But here are a few reasons why keeping fit is actually even more important as the long nights draw in. Get Your Fix of Vitamin D During summer, just 10-15 minutes of sunlight exposure can be enough to keep you topped up on Vitamin {Read More}
Your Family Deserves Cleaner Air: Choosing An E-Cigarette Over Smoking Will Make Them Cheer For You
It’s no secret that the vapor from Vaping is much cleaner than traditional cigarette, pipe or rolling tobacco smoke. The dangers associated with children passively smoking cigarettes is well known and documented from asthma to meningitus. So far, the only reported side effects of second hand inhalation from e-cigarette smoke is a slightly irritated throat. But why will switching from tobacco to vaping make such a difference to your life, and the health of your family? Cigarette Smoke vs Water {Read More}