Ask Allison: My partner is convinced I have a deep-seated trauma because I cry when I hear anything nostalgic. What do you think?

“On the whole I am a solid, resilient person.” Stock photo. Ask Allison: My partner is convinced I have a deep-seated trauma because I cry when I hear anything nostalgic. What do you think? Independent.ie Question: I am not sure how to frame my question as it is a bit unusual. I have always had… Read More »

Stress and Heart Problems

  In our books and blogs we discuss the risk of living under severe stress. Now there is more evidence to support this concern. The European Journal of Preventive Cardiology reported a large study that concluded that people with high stress jobs are at an increased risk for atrial fibrillation.   Such jobs involve high… Read More »

Infracapital reached agreement to buy 50% stake in SSE Enterprise Telecoms

Infracapital, the infrastructure equity investment arm of M&G Prudential, has reached an agreement with SSE plc to buy a 50 per cent stake in SSE Enterprise Telecoms for a total consideration of up to £380m. The consideration comprises: £215m to be paid on completion of the transaction which is expected by the end of June… Read More »