Monthly Archives: August 2012
Short-sightedness linked to lack of outdoor exercise
Approximately 30% of all British citizens suffer from near-sightedness (short-sightedness). While most would blame the onset of this condition on genetics, aging, or too much time spent staring at computers, studies have revealed another surprising explanation for the commonality of … Continue reading
What are you afraid of?
What are you afraid of? This is the question that was asked of 1,000 parents with children under the age of 15 surveyed by the organisation Playdate, which has spent the past 25 years encouraging parents and teachers to do … Continue reading
Are you suffering from ‘nature-deficit disorder’?
The term ‘nature-deficit disorder’ was coined by writer Richard Louv, who uses it to describe what happens when children, in particular, are denied the chance to have a certain level of contact with the natural world. While this concept is … Continue reading
Drinkhall has done us proud
British table tennis enthusiasts – a group whose ranks have grown exponentially in recent years – approached this year’s Olympic Games with a sense of optimism tempered by realism. While most knew it was unlikely that our nation would walk … Continue reading

