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July 31, 2019

Beautiful, wildlife-friendly front gardens!

Enjoy these pictures of our readers beautiful, wildlife-friendly front gardens. And please send your own pictures to us! Earlier this month (July 2019), our regular contributor Eileen Peck asked: “What is happening to our front gardens?” Whilst Eileen can understand the reasons, she is becoming increasingly concerned about the number of front gardens that are

July 31, 2019

Getting used to Varifocals

How Long Will it Take To Get Used To Varifocals? Our eyesight is precious and, particularly as we age, we often need to consider ways to help us see better. Poor eyesight can affect our health and wellbeing in many ways. It may even have a negative impact on our mental health: many studies show

July 30, 2019

Scrap VAT on sunscreen

PETITION: Scrap VAT from sunscreen! Sun cream preparations are a necessity, not a luxury! But are we pushing against an open door? CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PETITION Rhondda MP Chris Bryant said: ‘Scrap VAT on sunscreen to cut skin cancer’ recently in the House of Commons. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-48267512 Chris underwent surgery just before Christmas

July 18, 2019

Can You Afford to Die?

Can You Afford to Die? The Rising Costs of Funerals The cost of living is forever increasing but it appears the cost of dying has risen at a phenomenal rate in excess of inflation over the past decade with an increasing number of people being affected by funeral poverty. A Loving Tribute have put together

July 16, 2019

Period pants: the latest craze in the menstrual market

5 Questions You Might Have If You’re Totally Baffled By The Whole Period Underwear Thing Unless you are male, a female over 50, or have another reason for living under a menstruation-free rock, the chances are that you’ve probably heard of period underwear. The latest craze to sweep the menstrual market, period pants have taken

July 08, 2019

What’s happening to our front gardens?

At the end of a hot summer’s day, when the sun is sinking, the air is cooling and the birds are singing their best before going to bed, what pleasure it is to take a short walk around the neighbourhood, perhaps chatting to the neighbours and looking at the neat suburban gardens. But wait, what’s

July 05, 2019

What To Expect From Your First Personal Training Session

You’ve taken the step to hire a personal trainer. What happens next? From taking your measurements to asking about your goals and motivations, we take a look at what you can expect from your first personal training session. Hiring a personal trainer is a great way to kick start your fitness regime and help you

July 03, 2019

Making a mindful home

Making a mindful home: interior design tips to create peace and calm Amid the busy lives we lead, we all know how important it is to de-stress. But finding peace isn’t just about the things that we do to unwind – it’s also about the spaces we spend most of our time in. Thanks to

July 02, 2019

What is Hay Fever?

Perennial Vs Seasonal Hay Fever: What You Didn’t Know About This Summer Allergy It’s hay fever time again! As the summer months arrive, many of us are stocking up on tissues and tablets and trying to avoid the pollen that lurks outside. But while hay fever is a common condition that affects thousands of people

July 01, 2019

Fertility Treatments Available

When to Seek Help for Infertility and The Fertility Treatments Available It can be hurtful and stressful to experience infertility or, indeed, any other issues relating to getting pregnant. Maybe you have done an internet search and tried different ways to increase your chances or having that longed for child. Or perhaps you have

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