Chris Silb

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Common Cancer Myths Debunked

Clickbait articles. Wild conspiracies. Misheard conversations. All of these things can lead to misinformation. Misinformation can become incredibly dangerous. Not only does it cause fear, but it can influence decision-making. People have allowed lies to influence their healthcare and voting habits. Not only this, but it can create prejudices that can ruin lives.

real estate

Buying a house is a significant milestone in your life. No matter, if you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced landlord, buying a property, is a big deal – and you want to make sure you get it right.

Car at the side of the road

The summer season is fast approaching, and it’s high time to start planning your well-deserved holiday! While giant palm trees, dazzling sand beaches, and suitcases filled to the brim with sunscreen might beckon with their tantalising song, one fact remains – there’s no place like home!

Manchester wedding

All you need is love... and a venue, cake, rings, and outfits! Do not stress. We have done the searching, so you do not have to. The costs involved with a wedding can be alarming.

7 Ways to Stay Positive During Your Cancer Treatment

Cancer is diagnosed every two minutes in the UK, a word that instills dread and evokes fear and worry. Treating cancer can often be a rollercoaster.

Deciding to move is a big decision. How can you be sure the new city is worth it? Will you find a house to call home? Will it be worth all the packing and stress? There’s so much uncertainty.

gym

It’s a new year. It brings new opportunities and a fresh start. This means the same thing for a lot of people – it’s time to hit the gym.

Business Trends for 2023

The last year was filled with concerning headlines and challenges for people running SMEs. There were also some opportunities too. The cost of living crisis and the knock-on effect to industry from the war in Ukraine were some of the main headline makers.

Children's toys on carpet

So you’ve decided to take the plunge and move your family to Aberdeen. That’s a brilliant move! The Granite City is the jewel of the north sea and offers its residents many world-class facilities and services.

7 Foods That Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease

The number of people living with heart disease in the UK has reached an all-time high. Every five minutes, another person has admitted to the hospital due their condition worsens enough for them to require immediate treatment! 

7 Hidden Costs of Starting a Business

We’ve all wondered what it would be like to be the boss of your own business. Calling the shots, turning up when you like, shouting orders – it’s the entrepreneurial dream!

How to Stay on Top of Your Health as You Age

It’s no secret that as we age, health complications can arise. However, this doesn’t have to be your future.

5 Types of Training Every Employee Needs

It’s not enough to just hire staff. If you want your business to succeed, you’ll need to develop your workforce.

How to Prepare for Old Age

There’s no escaping it; old age will come to us all. Try as we might, running from ageing is impossible. But, we can prepare for it. Old age will stop looking so menacing with a few lifestyle changes and planning.

Toy car on map of the world

There’s nothing better than packing your car and heading out on holiday. Road trips are an increasingly popular holiday thanks to the freedom they provide. You can go where you please, where and whenever you want.

Tips for a Relaxing Weekend Away This Spring

Now that the winter season is passing and the nights are getting longer, many of us are thinking about taking short weekend breaks to see us through to the summer season. There are a number of places around the UK that lend themselves to a good stay away, but you need to undertake your own research to understand where the real hidden gems are.

5 Ways to Protect Your Freelance Business

With the rise of remote working, more and more people are trying their hand at freelance work. As of last year, there are 2.2 million freelancers in the UK.

How to Keep Your Heart Healthy in 2022

A quarter of all deaths is caused by heart disease in the UK. This means that every three minutes, someone dies due to heart complications. These figures are worrying. But, luckily, there are things you can do every day to reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

Orkney, Scotland

Now that we are in the new year, many of us are thinking about taking trips and holidays to break up the monotony that follows just after Christmas. The last two years have come as a blessing and curse for many people who like to travel.

Woman on hill looking happy and content with the sky behind her. Her arms are stretched upward to the sky with a smile.

74% of UK adults have admitted to feeling overwhelmed due to stress. That’s three-quarters of the UK population. Managing work commitments, school deadlines, and home duties can become hectic. Attempting to juggle these responsibilities can easily cause stress.  

Scotland

The end of the year brings time for reflection and reassessing what we want in life and the changes we want to make. As the rise of home working spoked by the 2020 pandemic saw a significant increase in house sales, you might be looking at your current surroundings and feeling like you require a change of scene.

What to Do After a Car Accident

Car accidents are far more common than you may think. In the UK, someone is killed or seriously injured every 22 minutes.

A side view of the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland with a train passing over the top.

Scotland is a beautiful country with countless wonders to offer locals and tourists alike. Whether you’re a fellow Scot looking to explore somewhere new in your home country, or you’re a tourist looking to see what Scotland has to offer – there’s something for everyone.

Your Guide to a Loch Lomond Autumn Staycation

Autumn is a great time of year to get away from it all and recharge your batteries before the nights close in, and we’re hit with that all too predictable bad British weather.