Commentary

Do you use a refill water bottle? Here’s the GROSS reason you’ll think twice about it – The Sun

On July 17, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Reusable water bottles are not as healthy as you think. They harbor large amounts of what could be dangerous bacteria. Athletes who had their bottles tested over a weekend had more bacteria than dog toys growing on them. Different tested water bottles grow different amounts of bacteria, with the slide top bottle being the biggest […]

 

Drinking a litre of mineral water every day ‘can prevent Alzheimer’s memory loss’ – Daily Mail

On July 17, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

There are many things we can do to help our short term and long term memory. Most of these things include taking care of your physical body. A new study recently showed that if you drink a liter of mineral water a day it can significantly reduce the amount of aluminium in the body. The […]

 

Could drinking coffee help you live longer? – CBS News

On July 16, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

A news website maintained by a major television network has published an article about the benefits of drinking coffee. The article cites a report that measured coffee drinking among 215,000 adults of various races. The study found that those who drank one cup of coffee a day had a 12% lower risk of death. The […]

 

One of the UK’s largest splash parks to open just an hour from Cambridge – Cambridge News

On July 16, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

On July 15, a splash park will be opening at Willen Lake in Milton Keynes. It will be 1,000 sq metres of over 60 different water features, which will include a super drench bucket, water tunnels, a sail boat, and sea serpent. There is also a special toddler play area that will feature an area […]

 

First-time buyers now need an average deposit of £33,000 to buy a … – The Sun

On July 15, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Average down payments for homebuyers in the U.K. have more than doubled in the last decade according to a recent article by The Sun. According to the article the average down payment for a has risen to roughly £33,000, and for Londoners that cost has risen to over £106,000. Despite the rising costs, the over […]

 

Just Say No: Artificial Sweeteners Bad for the Brain, Can Make You Fat – CBN News

On July 15, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

You should just say no to artificial sweeteners. They are bad for your brain and they can also make you fat. If you drink anything, or eat anything that has artificial sweeteners in it, you should think again. There is new research that shows it hurts our brain as well as our hearts and it […]

 

Bewdley homes water loss issue ‘resolved’, says firm – BBC News

On July 14, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

A website owned by a major British broadcasting network published an article about the loss of water in a certain section of England. A pipe attached to a storage tank burst, affecting water pressure and supply to about eight hundred homes. Some customers complained they could not take a shower or use the washing machine. […]

 

Five ways to keep your house cool this summer – CNET

On July 14, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

A website devoted to product reviews has put out an article with tips on how to keep a house cool during the summer. The article is based on the assumption that the house has an hvac (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system in place. The article offers five tips. Examples include installing a “smart” thermostat, […]

 

Incredible ‘whalecam’ footage shows life under the waves as humpbacks go hunting – Mirror.co.uk

On July 13, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

This shows great humpback whale footage. Whales are majestic and fascinating creatures. We see them when they come to the surface. People love this and even go on boats just to see it. This lets us see them below the surface, though, so it adds a new perspective to what we already to know. Humpbacks […]

 

New running initiative in Norwich promotes healthy lifestyle and doing good – Norfolk Eastern Daily Press

On July 13, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

A group of Norwich area runners is meeting regularly to not only get fit but to give back to their local community together. GoodGym started in 2008 and recently launched a subgroup in Norwich with a group of 21 runners. The GoodGym concept is to get together and run, but also do something positive for […]