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This month saw the hottest July day on record, and at times like this it’s normal to be concerned for the wellbeing of your four-legged friends. Dogs find it more difficult to cool down in the heat than do humans because they do not sweat and instead lose heat by panting. That means that if […]

The summer term of the academic year is one typically dominated by exam stress for teenagers and adults at different points of their academic lives. We often hear about how fish is good for the brain, but have you wondered about how other elements of your diet can improve your game as you prepare for […]

Blogging is becoming an increasingly popular way for small brands to promote their business and to build an online presence. Blogs are effective when they are relevant, pithy, and helpful to the reader.

Shrove Tuesday is next week, and you may have given some thought to your own favourite pancake toppings on March 5th, but what about your four-legged friend? Are pancakes suitable for her? And if so, how can you best involve her in this fun annual event?

With summer officially over, and the thermostat officially at the ‘on’ position, you may be looking forward to hunkering down in your cosy home. What better to have

As the summer months roll on, the great British public’s enthusiasm for a lovely picnic shows no sign of abating whatever the weather, and dog lovers will

In 1994, Hollywood superstar Kevin Bacon claimed that he has worked with everyone in Hollywood, or with someone who had worked with them. Fast forward to the present day, and the game ‘Six degrees of Kevin Bacon’ is a

You probably know that Twitter is an important social network used by businesses around the world to promote their brands. As a result, you may have already started using Twitter for your own business, or at least started to think about doing so. In 2009, Twitter launched TweetDeck: a media dashboard which allows businesses to

Instagram accounts devoted to pet-shaming are wildly popular. Many social media users can’t resist the hilarious sight of a cute but forlorn-looking pooch with a sign around its neck explaining what they have been caught doing. But have you ever stopped to wonder whether dogs can actually feel shame for their misdemeanours? According to canine […]

It is that time of year when nerve-wracked students across the country will sit exams that will play some part in defining their future. The stakes may be high, but there is no need to panic. Studies have demonstrated that students who practice mindfulness in the run up to their exams (and even in the […]

Bitcoin is the new buzzword; something that seemed like an obscurely geeky invention five years ago is now gaining traction in the mainstream. It represents such a departure from conventional ways of dealing with money that it is perhaps understandable that it takes a while to get your head around it. Why Bitcoin is so

It is fair to say that plagiarism – by which we mean copying someone else’s work or idea and passing it off as your own without proper attribution – is generally frowned upon and its consequences can be quite severe. We doubt that anyone can say for certain how much plagiarism costs, though some reported […]

Losing weight is the most popular new year’s resolution for Brits, according to a recent YouGov survey, with improving diet not far behind in fourth place. Many people take on

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