Our research shows home working didn’t harm mental health at the start of the pandemic – but things changed later on: Vera Petrunina/Shutterstock One of the key changes to our daily lives brought about by the COVID pandemic was, for those able to do so, working from home. According to UK data, almost 60% of …
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Cooking pollutes your home and increases your health risks – but better ventilation will help: Cooking can generate harmful indoor air pollutants. Andrey Popov/Shutterstock Most of us will spend more than two-thirds of our lives at home. But even indoors, many people will still be exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution – much of …
From Smart Home to Sustainable Home: 5 Ways Technology is Helping the Environment: As we approach Earth Day this April, it’s a perfect time to reflect on how we can make a difference in our homes and our environment. Smart homes are no longer just a luxury, but a way to create a sustainable home …
Travelling abroad? Don’t be tempted to pay your way using your home currency: Catarina Belova/Shutterstock Part of the joy of travelling comes from experiencing the unfamiliar – a different climate, culture or cuisine. But when it comes to paying for things abroad, we might feel more comfortable using the currency we are most familiar with, …
How an African church choir made a difference to care home life in Greater Manchester: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock Care homes are rarely a source of good news. The system is underfunded, understaffed and overextended, and homes are routinely found to be inadequate. Of the 2,934 homes the Care Quality Commission inspected in the year to …
GoodApp Empowers South Africans with Revolutionary Home Service Mobile App, Creating Opportunities for Local Service Providers: GoodApp Launches Innovative Home Service Mobile App to Empower South Africans and Generate Job Opportunities Johannesburg, South Africa – GoodApp, the innovative home service mobile app, has officially launched, providing a safe and reliable platform that connects customers with …
LG MEA Brings to the Region Innovation-Packed Home Entertainment Line-Up: JOHANNESBURG, 16 MARCH 2023 – LG recently welcomed its executives, guests and partners for the opening of the LG Showcase MEA 2023. The grand event acted as a platform for LG to showcase its latest innovations and solutions, while also providing visitors with the chance …
Fuel poverty makes you sick – so why has nothing changed since I was a child living in a cold home?: ARIMAG/Shutterstock During the 1970s and 1980s I grew up in a cold home. On very cold mornings, ice would be crusted on my bedroom window and my every breath would condense in the air. …
The Home Office is sabotaging its own plan to tackle the asylum backlog: There are more than 166,000 people in the UK awaiting a decision on their asylum claim. Sean Aidan Calderbank/Shutterstock To cope with a record high backlog of asylum applications, the Home Office has announced it will instruct thousands of applicants to complete …
Apple cider vinegar: is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth? A dentist explains: Apple cider vinegar is said to help with weight loss, heart health, managing cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Shutterstock/VasiliyBudarin Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in recent years and has been used for centuries in cooking …
Ukraine war: life on Russia’s home front after ten months of conflict: It’s been a year since I last visited Russia. Back then, most people I met thought the prospects of a war with Ukraine were very remote, despite the massive troops build-up on the border. So I was curious to see how attitudes had …
Many Turkish people who migrated to European countries are worse off than those who stayed at home: Many people migrate to another country to earn a decent income and to attain a better standard of living. But my recent research shows that across all destinations and generations studied, many migrants from Turkey to European countries …
Going home for the holidays? How to navigate conflict and deal with difficult people: Even matching jumpers can't fix some disagreements. ViDI Studio / Shutterstock The holiday season is upon us and for many that means all the tension that comes with it. This time of year can be a minefield of uncomfortable moments, disagreement …
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Five things you can do to save energy if you rent your home: Tenants are restricted in how far they can change their property. Studio Romantic/Shutterstock Research suggests that our motivation to save energy is influenced by factors including our personality, the attitudes of our family, and the behaviour of those sharing our residence. You …
How to keep your home warm during very cold weather (on a budget) – and avoid dangerous heating ‘hacks’: Jevanto Productions / shutterstock A cold snap of Arctic weather dubbed the “Troll from Trondheim” has hit the UK. The combination of an energy price crisis and very cold weather has left many people worrying about …
Emotional labour: what it is – and why it falls to women in the workplace and at home: imtmphoto/Shutterstock Have you ever been asked to make a cup of tea for your colleagues in the workplace? A recent survey commissioned by Samsung of around 2,000 employees in the UK showed that this is about three …