Dehydration can become a serious problem if it’s allowed to escalate. If you miss the early warning signs. Discomfort can turn into a health risk that can even render you unconscious! It can affect you during an ordinary working day – prompting many office workers to set themselves reminders to ensure they’re drinking around two litres of water a day. In America the 8×8 rule is popular: you should make sure you drink an 8 ounce glass of water 8 times a day, which does indeed equal approximately two litres. If you’re pushing your body beyond its usual limits: if you’re working out, or doing some heavy physical labour, if…

With autumn and winter on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about the risks to your health these seasons can bring with them. Heat waves and dehydration are likely to be less urgent problems, but there’s still plenty you need to be aware of. When you know the risks you can take a few simple steps to help mitigate and feel confident as you go about your day to day life. Flu One of the most regular seasonal health risks is the flu season. Many people are vulnerable to the virus, and to the complications that can come with it, from those over 65 (even if they don’t consider…

It seems like only yesterday when you finally said “I do” to your other half. Yet somehow, an entire year has passed in the blink of an eye. Now, you’re searching for ways to celebrate this special occasion, and create more meaningful memories for your life together with your soulmate. Traditionally, the one year anniversary for a wedding is the “paper” year, when you celebrate each other with paper-based gifts. However, that doesn’t mean that you have to have a flimsy celebration. Check out our top tips for celebrating your very first anniversary as husband and wife, and don’t be afraid to add your own unique touches to the mix.…

Piercings are a great way for people to express their personalities on the outside, just like clothing and makeup. Suppose you are one of the people who love having extra room for jewelry but still haven’t gotten around to having your piercing just yet. Perhaps you aren’t sure which piercing you should get, this handy list of the most common and uncommon can help you out.  Common Piercings The most popular piercings tend to heal easier and hurt less. They also are more commonly seen in the workplace, making them more accepted by wider society (if that bothers you).  Belly Button – The navel piercing isn’t too painful, easy to…

Due to COVID – 19 outbreak, multiple entrepreneurs and business owners around the whole country have faced severe financial issues. Due to the pandemic, most of the non-essential businesses have closed their doors.  A recent poll from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce explained that 24% of small businesses are going to shut down permanently within less than two months, and 11% are less than one month away. As a result, the unemployment rate will also get higher from the past decade.  The federal government has taken a few steps to cover such a crisis. They have offered financial assistance more than $600 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), administered…

Ever since dogs were first domesticated some at least some 14000 years ago, they have been constant companions to humans. From the earliest civilizations in Asia to the present day where most households have these faithful animals; a lot has been learned about dogs. However, you will be surprised by how many more facts about them you have no idea. Here are a few interesting facts you should know about your pooch. The barking is not just an attention-seeking means and the tones mean different things Barking is one of the ways your dog communicates. You already know this but you probably think it is limited to attention-seeking or warning…

Gary Keller, a famous American author, once said “Work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls – Family, Integrity, Health, and Friends – are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked and perhaps even shattered” The quote from Gary largely sums up why most women give up their Jobs or work once they go the family way. For a woman, nothing comes above her family and she will do whatever it takes to protect it. That’s the reason a large number of women give up their job to take care of families, only…

A Refresher on Your Employment Contract: Know Your Rights! Your employment contract details your expectations as an employee, but also your rights as a worker. So, for a refresher on your entitlements as a worker during these turbulent times, read on… As a UK worker, be it in an office, a production line, in retail, in construction, or as a key worker, you are entitled to a certain number of rights. These rights as a UK worker, detailed within your contract, protect you from being used and abused, by law. Being sure you’re aware of these rights, so you can take action when they’re not being met, is paramount. Your…

When you get a new puppy it’s only reasonable to have worries and concerns. For all the love and joy they bring, there’s also the weight of responsibility: you are responsible for this creature’s health and happiness. Today we’re taking a look at some of these worries so you can take the appropriate action and feel like you’re being the best owner possible for your puppy. Dangerous Foods There are lots of foods that you’ll need to keep away from your dog. The consequences could be having to clean up frequently and continually asking the question ‘Why does my dog keep being sick?’. They could also be severe health problems…

The global pandemic came as a huge shock to the world. So many individuals and organisations have faced changes at speed that it has proved challenging to cope with. Families have seen loved ones become ill and pass away. Even if our nearest and dearest stayed well we were not allowed to see them all. Going without a hug can be really tough. As for businesses they have had to find new ways of working and some have not found ways to operate at all in lockdown and social distancing. There are always exceptions so here are 3 examples of industries that appear to be doing well in the current…