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Found 8 resource(s) in 'Looking at You', for May 2026.
Looking at You (all articles) for May 2026
No quibble guarantee Small plates are better Don’t drive when sad Beware bread for ducks National Smile Month – 11th May – 11th June Looking for old metal – and at least getting exercise You and a goldfish’s attention span ** Editor: David Pickup, a solicitor, considers credit and debit cards… No quibble guarantee Not... (1371 words)No quibble guarantee
Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of …both of having abundance and suffering need. I... (329 words)Small plates are better
How large are your dinner plates? If you replace 12” plates with 10” plates you could end up eating between 16 and 22 per cent less food. That could mean a loss of two stone over a year. The study at Cambridge University concluded: “Helping people to avoid ‘over-serving’ themselves or others with larger portions... (64 words)Don’t drive when sad
You’ve seen those motorway signs warning you not to drive when you are tired. But now it seems you are far more likely to crash your car if you drive when you are sad, or when you are angry, or when you are agitated. A study has found that a healthy emotional state is hugely... (133 words)Beware bread for ducks
The Canal & River Trust, which looks after Britain’s waterways, has warned that bread is ‘junk food’ for ducks. It can lead to excessive droppings, which spread disease. If bread is left to rot, it can trigger noxious odours which can kill fish and encourage algae, as well as rats and mice. So – what... (64 words)National Smile Month – 11th May – 11th June
National Smile Month is 50 years old this year. It is the UK’s largest and longest-running campaign to promote good oral health, aiming to encourage people to brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, to cut down on sugar, and to visit the dentist regularly. Organised by the British Dental Health Foundation, the website offers... (148 words)Looking for old metal – and at least getting exercise
Here is a hobby that will give you great outdoor exercise – and might, just might, make you rich! Metal detecting is simple to start, and the actual machine is very affordable and easy to master. You can do it anywhere, from your own back garden to local pathways, to fields and even the beach.... (178 words)You and a goldfish’s attention span
How long can you concentrate on any one thing? According to the now infamous study by Microsoft (back in 2015), our digital lifestyles have had such a detrimental impact on our concentration levels that our average attention span has fallen to below that of a goldfish. Humans now stay focused for just eight seconds, before... (269 words)
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