A New Year often heralds the promise of a new start, providing us with an opportunity to take a moment to sit back and take a fresh look at what we would like to achieve in the brand new year ahead.
It usually involves a resolution or two around self-improvement, a health choice, whether this is losing weight, getting fitter, or taking more time to ourselves – all great ambitions.
But it’s estimated that 36% of us give up on our resolutions within the first month, and after six months over 50% have given up.
Police in Edinburgh, carrying out inquiries to trace the missing man William Scott have recovered a body. Continue reading William Scott: body found
A year-long programme to mark 20 years since the creation of the Scottish Parliament has been announced. Continue reading Year long programme to mark 20 years of Scottish Parliament
Continue reading Build screen time around family activities, not the other way round, parents told
All in this together? Aye, right!
By 1pm today the UK’s top company bosses will have already earned the same amount in 2019 as the average worker will be paid for the whole year. Continue reading Britain in 2019: Welcome to Fat Cat Friday
There are many foods which are high in sugar which you may not be aware of. Whilst many of these (e.g. fruit smoothies) contain key nutrients, eating a large amount of these foods can also contribute to you becoming overweight.
Take a look at the graphics from AXA PPP healthcare to see how your breakfast –you’re your kids’ – contributes to your daily sugar intake. Continue reading Oh, sugar! How to curb your family’s enthusiasm
Eight Skyes joined in the adventure as Scrambles soft play reopened at Edinburgh’s International Climbing Arena at Ratho yesterday. Continue reading Skye’s the limit at Scrambles!
The latest Public Health England (PHE) report,published yesterday, suggests that influenza is starting to circulate in the community and is at moderate levels. The statistics show that over the last week, the flu hospitalisation and intensive care admission rates have both increased from 1.06 to 1.96 per 100,000, and from 0.19 to 0.29 per 100,000 respectively. Continue reading UK flu levels on the rise
Story and craft sessions for children at Blackhall Library
