Leading Optometrist, Dhruvin Patel is a specialist in the impact of blue light on eye health – that is light produced by phone and computer screens. Blue Light can make it harder to fall asleep and have an impact on the health of eyes Researchers say exposure to blue light could increase the risk of … Read more
Almost three quarters of Britons think coronavirus social distancing measures have had a positive impact on the planet, a study found. The study of 2,000 adults also found that two in five people are planning to live more eco-friendly lives when lockdown restrictions are lifted. After weeks of limited driving, as many as 20 per … Read more
Just one in five Britons will hit the High Street as soon as lockdown ends due to money and job security fears – but more than half expect to be back in the shops within two weeks 20% of Britons expected to return to High Street as soon as lockdown ends More than half hope … Read more
More than 1,500 Britons stranded in New Zealand will be repatriated to the UK on five charter flights this week from Christchurch and Auckland – but will have to pay up to £800 for a ticket. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said those most at risk from coronavirus, like those with existing health conditions, pregnant women, … Read more
More than 11 million Britons have been furloughed or left unemployed by the economic shutdown due to coronavirus. Shocking new figures reveal that nearly a third of British workers have been affected by the downturn that has seen many businesses shuttered and employees unable to work. The lockdown is pushing many firms to the brink … Read more
Britons continue to flout the criteria for essential shopping – as shoppers were today seen snapping up plants, drones, mirrors and pillows. In Plymouth, hundreds of shoppers were spotted at The Range, buying a variety of items not considered to be ‘basic necessities’. The Government has said people should only leave their homes for ‘very limited … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Ministers were under mounting pressure on Friday night to encourage Britons to wear face masks as part of a staged plan to get the country back to work. London mayor Sadiq Khan urged the Government to change its advice on masks to combat the spread of the virus. He was supported by former Health Secretary … Read more
More than 40 per cent of nursing homes may have cases of coronavirus, a nationwide poll of thousands of carers suggests. Of 2,800 carers surveyed, a shocking 42 per cent said they were looking after residents who were suspected of having the killer infection. An additional 28 per cent said they were dealing with patients who … Read more
Britons up and down the country are joining Second World War hero Captain Tom Moore for his morning walk as his fundraising appeal hits £19million. The 99-year-old has vowed to keep walking laps of his garden for as long as people are donating to his NHS fundraising appeal after completing his initial challenge at home in … Read more