While the government has been lecturing the public on its eating habits for over a decade in an attempt to change dangerously bad habits and remove threat of a looming crisis to the NHS, it may have been doing so on very outdated information. The government’s RNI (Reference Nutrient Intake) and DRV (Dietary Re...

We all like to spend our hard earned cash on enjoying the occasion tipple, but at what cost Nearly one in four adults in Britain is classified as a ‘binge drinker’, which is not surprising as the UK is one of Europe’s heaviest consumers of alcohol. Binge or Cringe When under the influence of a...

Reality TV shows have affected society in many different ways, with some audiences getting hooked on these shows because it helps them escape their own real lives! However others refuse to watch reality TV because they feel there is no realism to it at all. The shows vary in theme and material and every show is designe...

The rise of the all you can eat culture, has also seen a rise in obesity – with predictions of 2.3 billion people being overweight by 2015 and more than 700 million of them will be obese. Gluttony: An inordinate desire to consume more than that which one requires. Are Brits becoming sinful in the deadliest ...

Dog Fouling Laws Anyone who has been for a walk in their local park has undoubtedly, inadvertently and disgustingly stepped into a pile of dog mess left there by a careless owner. This is often followed by an unabashed tirade of cursing and expletives as the hapless victim runs around in the long grass trying to cle...

Britain may be a small country but there are some great theme parks that can provide fun for all the family - most of them are just short drives away from many major cities. Staffordshire is home to the Alton Towers Resort, which is set in lush woodland and includes a hotel and spa for those who want to spend a bit ...

We’re constantly being told we’re too big, too thin, or too tall, too short- with the added pressure of perfect celebrities being paraded in the media, on TV or in magazines it’s no wonder people turn to plastic surgery for the answer.   Perfect vs. Imperfect: When you hear the words plast...

An abundance of unhealthy, heavily advertised, low-cost food is what underlies the nation’s obesity crisis. We live in a fast paced society so of course fast food is a popular choice to keep up with the speed of the ever changing hectic schedules. Fast food is considered an essential part of national culture and ...

What is Jainism Jainism is an ancient religion from India which prescribes the concept of non-violence and reincarnation. It is often confused with Buddhism because of this. The main principal of Jainism is Karma. Karma insists that any action taken in this life will affect your being in any future incarnation of ...