Commentary

Firefighters take part in water safety and drowning prevention exercise at Bude Canal – Camelford & Delabole Post

On May 7, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

An English newspaper has a feature about a water safety demonstration performed by Cornwall first responder personnel. The group staged a scenario in which a man and his dog were in the water, and had to be rescued. The man was a firefighter who volunteered for the demonstration. The authorities were trying to make people […]

 

Three espressos a day cuts prostate cancer risk by 50% – Daily Mail

On May 7, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

This article focuses on the effects that expresso has on the human body , drinking 3 cups a day. Expresso has been shown to stop tumors from increasing in size. It is believed that the effects on tumor growth is affected by the caffeine found in the coffee. Coffee has also been shown to reduce […]

 

Liverpool looks set to get its first water taxi service – Liverpool Echo

On May 6, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

An online version of a British newspaper reports that Liverpool is seeking to have a water taxi service established. The agency that is responsible for the canal and river in Liverpool has issued a request for proposals for running a water shuttle service along the South Docks area. This area has bars and restaurants with […]

 

Sparkling Water Is ‘Extremely Acidic’ And Can Ruin Teeth, Dentist Warns – HuffPost UK

On May 6, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

The bubbles in sparkling water can degrade your enamel on your teeth. Sparkling water surprisingly can be more acidic than vinegar. It is the combination of CO2 dissolving into carbonic acid that makes this drink so acidic. Citric acid found in many diet sodas can also damage your teeth and it takes up to two […]

 

How much water should I drink each day? Everything you need to know about hydration – The Sun

On May 5, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

How much water should an average person drink in a day? This may not be an easy question to answer. Although the National Health Service recommends drinking six to eight glasses of water per day, there are exceptions to the rule. Other fluids may be acceptable such as low-fat milk, sugar-free drinks, coffee, and herbal […]

 

Builders ‘behind UK flooding risk’ – BBC News

On May 5, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Flood risks create problems because insurance is high. That creates a financial problem. Floods are also dangerous and can lead to a loss of life and property. Builders need to be careful not to make things worse by building weak or impractical structures in flood prone areas. That can be costly but also deadly. No […]

 

Cheeky London Marathon runners squirt water at Kate Middleton and Prince William as they cheered from sidelines – Mirror.co.uk

On May 4, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

An online version of a British newspaper reported on the appearance of Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton at this year’s London Marathon. The royal couple pushed the starting button, then handed out water to the runners. Some runners posed for photos. Others squirted water onto the couple. Some water hit Kate’s fleece and […]

 

A healthy lifestyle won’t guarantee a long life. But it’s worth the effort – Omaha World-Herald

On May 4, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

People die in all ages and stages of life. Being unhealthy does not mean that you will die before your time. Being healthy does not mean that you will live to be a hundred either. However, just because being healthy does not guarantee a long life it does mean many other things. It means that […]

 

Q&A: saturated fat, your health and what the experts say – The Guardian

On May 3, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

There is always conflicting diet info out there. It can be hard to know what you should believe. Don’t just believe everything you read but do your own research. This is info about trans fats and gives the truth about them so you can be sure. It’s long been thought they are dangerous which is […]

 

How best to escape a car sinking in water – and rescue your family too – Mirror.co.uk

On May 3, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

If your car is sinking in water it can be hard to know what you should do. It’s one of those situations that can happen very quickly and it can be scary and disorienting which inhibits clear thinking. If you know what to do you can save lives, though, so this is valuable info. You […]