Jun 24

monkey-barsIt’s so easy for modern families to fall into the habit of avoiding exercise, and this affects the health and happiness of parents and kids alike. The simple solution isn’t a crash diet or an expensive gym membership – investing in a climbing frame for your kids is a great way of ensuring they get some healthy exercise outdoors.

Aug 12

Women around the world know and understand the euphoria that overwhelms them that moment that they buy the perfect pair of high heels. The process of trying on those towering new heels feels the same as Prince Charming placing that delicate glass slipper on your foot and claiming that he has found his princess. You hand over the exorbitant asking price, clutch the glossy bag containing your heels to your chest and walk hurriedly from the store, hoping that another woman in-the-know won’t spot your purchase and fight you for them to the death. In the gladiator-clad world of women and shoes, it is each to their own. In some cases, those high heels will become your closest friend, taking you to and from work daily. In other instances however, they will become your enemy and you will shed a tear wondering how something so beautiful could hurt you so much. Over the past few years, however, there have been studies that show that wearing your favourite pair of killer heels may just be bad for your body and health.