Researchers at two leading Westcountry institutions have teamed up with Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in a study that shows that spending time in marine and coastal environments has positive benefits on health and well-being.
The review, held in collaboration with Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the University of Exeter and funded by Defra and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), reveals that visits to marine and coastal areas with designated or protected status and those with higher levels of biodiversity are associated with higher levels of calmness,...
Our homes play such an important role on so many levels. For one thing, they are where we live. Our safe space and harbor, a place where we raise our family and build our future. But they are also huge financial investments into our future, because homes are one of the very few things that will always gain in value - provided you don’t let them just rot away. So it makes all the sense in the world to constantly invest in your home, both to make it a better place for you to live, and to add value to it when you decide to sell it on. So what are the best investments that will make your home...
What’s better than watching your old VHS tapes alone? Watching movies with your friends. Cinemas, pubs, restaurants, and other social entertainment outlets are a testament to the innate human need to engage in a fun activity with friends and family. There’s just something special about sharing moments with your buddies.
Old VHS tapes carry an air of nostalgia that you cannot really get by watching the same film on DVD, USB, or a streaming service. Of course, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make an effort to convert your old tapes from VHS to digital . If nothing else, conversion...
Contrary to popular belief, gaming has started to reveal benefits that the public is becoming gradually aware of. With the popularity of esports recently, the list of benefits in the gaming industry is now considered aplenty. We will be talking about 10 benefits that can be categorized under health, critical thinking abilities as well as job-related aspects.
Under health, we have the overall benefits of gaming on the body, mind, as well as on hand-eye coordination, to name a few.
Health Lower Stress Levels
Lower stress levels could be considered the main factor as to why...
Most people are spending time indoors during the Covid-19 pandemic as they work from home. Broken tiles, loose hinges, leaky taps, a moldy basement, worn out carpets, among other flaws, are now visible more than ever. You may have noticed some faults and are considering renovating your home during this time before going back to work in an office.
Here are some things to consider before you get started.
1) Assess the Damage
Some faults may be easy to fix by yourself, while others may need a professional touch. You need to assess the extent of damage to know what...
Three new solar installations will cut the University of Exeter’s carbon footprint by more than 100,000kg per year.
The panels are now up and running on university rooftops, joining existing solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to take the university’s annual solar energy production more than one megawatt per year.
The installations are located on the Innovation Centre and the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Devon Cricket Centre, both on the Streatham Campus, and South Cloisters at the St Luke’s Campus.
They will produce an estimated 374,000 kilowatt-hours per year –...
When you say 'Italian wine' to most people, they'll immediately think of everyday Chianti and Pinot Grigio, delightfully bubbly Prosecco, and super expensive, blockbusting reds like Barolo and Amarone. But as tastes of UK consumers have changed over time, people are more likely to choose different wines for their table. Luckily, Italy has plenty of delightful wines to offer.
These days, we want our white wines to be aromatic with bold, fruit-forward flavours. That’s why New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc – with its strong aromas of passion fruit – has become a true favourite. As for red...
Running a business online is all about being visible in the best possible way. Now, when we say the best possible way, it means that you are always available to engage with not only the existing but also the prospective clients . When you have a free live chat software on your website, you will be able to do just that. There are a number of reasons why your business needs the best free live chat software. Before we go deeper into the reasons, let us understand what free live chat actually is. This is a communication tool that is automated and your can use it to keep in touch with our...
More and more people in Devon are seeing their GPs as services continue to adapt to keep people safe from coronavirus.
Services like routine vaccinations and smear tests are now being offered, in addition to usual weekday GP appointments which can be held by phone, online or face-to-face.
Many people are surprised to know that GP services are fully available. Here’s how it works:
If you need to see a GP, contact them online via their website, or by phone
You will be offered a telephone, online or video consultation
A new virtual property auction facility has been launched in Exeter offering Westcountry based clients an exclusively online approach to buying and selling land and property.
247 Property Auctions is a RICS regulated firm of auctioneers and offers users a convenient and flexible approach to buying and selling land and property through its easy to use online auction platform. The 247 Property Auctions’ team also works directly in partnership with estate agents and commercial agents, enabling these businesses the opportunity to offer online auctions as an expansion of their...
