May 3, 2020
As you turn the first month of the calendar over from January to February, you’ve probably wondered why they are named the way they are and after what or whom. You won’t be the first to wonder why October, November and December are the 10th, 11th and 12th months and...
Apr 14, 2020
We are increasingly moving to a cashless society. First, it was the chequebook, then came debit cards. But even this system has gone through several changes. Chip & Pin technology replaced signature slips as recently as 2004. Now, a new system is in place for...
Feb 24, 2020
It’s one of the greatest medical problems of our time. GPs have become reluctant to prescribe antibiotics to patients in case their medical problem is viral; sometimes, symptoms are similar and they feel they have no choice. But by taking too many antibiotics, our...
Jan 31, 2020
Reiterating a warning first issued at Christmas, the nation’s vets have once again pointed out the dangers of feeding chocolate intended for humans to pets. At both Christmas and Easter, there is an increase in pet admissions and it’s usually of dogs from chocolate...
Dec 31, 2019
Wheelchair users enjoy a foreign holiday just like anybody else. Your disability (whether congenital or recent) needn’t hinder your break. There are unique challenges to taking your wheelchair abroad, but with some effective planning and raising awareness with the...
