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Weatherman Michael Fish B.A.S.E Jumps for Climate Change

Tuesday, August 21st, 2012

Michael Fish MBE, the iconic British TV weatherman, has completed a B.A.S.E. jump from a London tower block to raise awareness of climate change.

Fish, who is 68 years old and, made the freefall jump from the rooftop, landing by parachute on the ground more than 200 feet below. Fish trained with experienced urban B.A.S.E jumpers prior to the jump.

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Tuesday, July 24th, 2012

Piglets dying while their mothers look on unable to help, crippled chickens dying on the floor of vast sheds, terrified cows desperate to escape the slaughterhouse and sheep being killed while their young still suckle are just some of the shocking scenes from a new Animal Aid film showing conditions inside British farms and slaughterhouses. The film will be screened on the side of a specially converted ambulance, dubbed the Meat Wagon.

Controlling a robot with your mind

Friday, July 6th, 2012

Controlling a toy robot with your mind. Brain researcher, Nick Ramsey, of the UMC Utrecht, has managed to get study subjects to do just that. It forms the basis of a brain-computer interface that will allow paralyzed people to control a computer.

In the study, subjects had to lie still in a powerful, 7T MRI scanner, while the computer screen showed them what a toy robot's camera could ‘see'. The subjects did not move, but had to keep their eyes focused on a single point.

Viral Meningitis warning as footballer taken ill

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012

A viral meningitis warning has been issued after Chelsea and England footballer, Daniel Sturridge, has been hospitalised with suspected viral meningitis this week. The Meningitis Trust is urging people to look out for the symptoms and act quickly if they suspect the disease as the summer months are considered ‘peak season' for viral meningitis, with the majority of cases happening during this time.

Why Brits should replace a bevvy with a brew

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

VICTORY Tea, the premium bulk buy tea brand, is urging Britain to have a cuppa in place of an alcoholic beverage and become Tea Total twice a week.

Haywood Media relaunches Wellbeing Directory

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

Technology changes and the users interaction of a website is critical for returning visitors. As a company we are constantly upgrading, changing and adapting and now that the Wellbeing Directory is over 3 years old we decided it was time for an upgrade.

Mr. Motivator gives his top tips for staying fit with everyday chores

Monday, March 12th, 2012

Turn your home into the gym in 2012, as picking up a mop or duster can not only make a contribution to fitness and health - but it can also keep your house spick and span as an added bonus!

Food storage plastics now linked to obesity and diabetes

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

How to avoid bisphenol-A, the compound used in consumer food storage plastics now linked to obesity and diabetes. Authors of "The ONE Diet" reveal their top tips for minimizing your exposure to BPA

A recent report published in PLoS ONE on February 8th 2012 shows bisphenol-A (BPA) widely used in food grade plastics and food-can linings stimulates the body to store excess fat and puts us at greater risk of becoming obese and developing diabetes.

All change for the Mind Body Spirit London Festival

Friday, February 10th, 2012

Get Connected at the Mind Body Spirit London Festival 2012

It’s all change for the Mind Body Spirit London Festival this year as the UK’s most popular spiritual community relocates to Earls Court.