Can Bacteria Talk to Your Brain?

Your brain and your digestive system are intricately linked. They interact so closely that some say they should be taken as one system. The link is the vagus nerve, a direct neuronal connection between the gut and the brain. It turns out the gut can bidirectionally communicate with the brain via the vagus nerve, known as the gut–brain axis.

Cybercrime & Older People

The Internet is an amazing resource for all generations but we should tread carefully when using it. Online predators can target the most vulnerable among us – older people in particular – stealing money and valuable personal information. Knowledge, however, is...

Ultimate Guide to Protection Against Mosquito Bites

For a while now we have seen reports of Zika virus threatening the world, and since a vaccine or a treatment is yet to be developed, the only way you can ensure, that you won’t get infected with Zika, is to not get bitten by a mosquito. So know how to avoid mosquito bites with this ultimate mosquito protection guide.

Disabled Access at Music Festivals

As the summer season creeps up, festivals are beginning to announce their line-ups and usic lovers all over the United Kingdom are eagerly awaiting for the festival season to begin. But what if you’re a wheelchair user? How accessible do the likes of Glastonbury and Leeds make their music festivals?

20 Insane Items Smuggled Through Customs

Trying to avoid liquid-restrictions when bringing back a harmless 40-year-old bottle of Scotch can be difficult. But how about the staggering story of one family who tried transporting a recently deceased family member through customs? Or another passenger who didn’t quite understand how x-ray machines work who tried smuggling a tiger cub through customs by packing it with stuffed animal toys?

Fitness Fun: Choosing the Right Workout Equipment

A lot of things can get in the way of a consistent exercise routine. If you’ve been out of practice for a few years, you may not know where to start, which type of exercises are best, or which equipment you should begin purchasing. The following infographic outlines some basic activities to get you started.

Should You Get Tested for Osteoporosis?

Loss of bone density is a normal thing that occurs as we get older, however some of us experience bone loss at a more rapid or increased rate as a result of Osteoporosis. In fact, more than half of the U.S. adult population over the age of 50 have Osteoporosis, but most don’t notice that they have the disease until they break a bone. The best way to diagnose Osteoporosis is to perform a bone density test.

How to Keep Sales High After the Holiday Spike

After the holidays sparkle fades away, both online and brick businesses have to face serious challenges of maintaining a steady conversion rate as well as sales. This is primarily because during the last week of December and first few weeks of January, not only do the businesses have to deal with returned items but also a low conversion rate topped with a massive hit to their sales revenue.