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A snap-shot of social trends and daily life in the 21st century
- Women are more likely to fall down the stairs than men. The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Stair Scheme has estimated that 38 per cent of women have a fall going up or down stairs each year, compared to 28 per cent of men. A recent study at Purdue University has been trying to find out...Falling down the stairs
- Bet you didn’t notice this, but dinner plates have got bigger. In the 1950s, a dinner plate measured 25cm across; now the usual is 28cm. And take a look at those very old wine glasses in the charity shops: our grandparents served wine in what looks like liqueur glasses to us now. These days, many...Portion creep
- Keeping out of (legal) trouble Do you love your smartphone too much? Eating late at night Beware of the dog? Read a book! Being bored is good for you What are you drinking? How to build the perfect sandcastle – in 9 easy steps ** Editor: by David Pickup, a solicitor Keeping out of (legal)...Looking at You (all articles) for August 2023
- Happy Holidays How to deal with those stressful people in your life How to keep young, as you grow old Beware of that pizza The rise of sourdough Holiday soothies ** Editor: David Pickup, a solicitor, considers the possible pitfalls of travelling… Happy Holidays ‘From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for...Looking at You (all articles) for July 2023
- ‘From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace… we went on to Neapolis. From there we travelled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district[a] of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. (Acts 16:11-12) I wonder if travel was in some ways easier in St Paul’s...Happy Holidays
- Sadly, most of us know someone who makes us feel stressed. That awkward colleague at work, a selfish family member, an aggressive neighbour, or a friend who emotionally drains you. Whoever they are, beware: stress-giving people can seriously affect your mental – and physical – health. Travis Bradberry, the author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0, warns:...How to deal with those stressful people in your life
- When the US President Joe Biden announced that he was running for re-election, many of us thought he was too old. He will be 86 by the end of 2028. Trump will be 82. How could either of them run the United States at such an age? The argument about Biden and Trump will doubtless...How to keep young, as you grow old
- Summer evenings make it so easy to want a pizza – but before you reach for your next slice, there’s something you should know. Pizza is very high in salt. When the campaign group Action on Salt analysed the salt content of more than 1,300 pizzas from restaurants, takeaways and supermarkets, it found that one...Beware of that pizza
- We seem to love bread. In Britain we buy 11 million loaves of the stuff every day. For years it was just the base for our breakfast marmalade or lunchtime sandwiches, until sourdough arrived. Sourdough has exploded in popularity. Global sales are forecast to grow $2.36bn (£1.92bn) during 2022-2026. UK craft bakers point to its...The rise of sourdough
- For dealing with motion sickness, ginger capsules are your new friend. Available from any health store, they do a wonderful job in calming upset tummies. And for fever or frayed tempers, take some camomile tea bags with you. Camomile tea doesn’t just calm your nerves; cooled down, the tea also soothes sunburn. For discouraging mosquitoes...Holiday soothies
- The letter is in the Post…. When a little bit more exercise can help a lot The number of working days lost to sickness skyrockets How more protein could help prevent your midlife spread Everything I need to know… I learned from Noah’s Ark A June wedding Visiting the sick How to prepare for your...Looking at You (all articles) for June 2023
- After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea. (Colossians 4:16) We all like getting post, so drop a friend a line if you can! A nice card, or a letter. But what if...The letter is in the post….