Poinsettias are the epitome of Christmas cheer, bringing a splash of vibrant red to our homes during the festive season. But unfortunately, these festive houseplants can be a bit temperamental, often ...

When it comes to running, the marathon sits at the top of the mountain for achievement. It is tough, time consuming, and requires a great deal of dedication but, most important of all, it benefits ...

Have you been overlooked for a job interview? Are you treated differently at the gym? Or have you felt that doctors seem to think you can’t speak for yourself? If you’ve suspected ageism is at play, ...

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Any form of exercise is good for you. Building flexibility, improving health and increasing longevity are all benefits you see from getting a bit more active in your day-to-day life. Broadly speaking, ...

Running undoubtedly makes you feel good. Even when the weather has been unfavourable or you have reluctantly put on your trainers and headed outdoors, running always seems to make you feel better ...

Gone are the days where flasks were just for coffee or tomato soup. Nowadays you can get them in a variety of shapes and sizes and food flasks are becoming more and more popular. They aren’t just for ...

How did the poppy come to stand for remembrance? In 1915, the thousands of poppies that had self-sown and transformed the mudscape of the Western Front. Men had sent poppies from the front in letters ...

Think of a king and your brain is likely to conjure up a portrait of Henry VIII. It’ll probably be one of the Hans Holbein ones where he’s all square: square ends to his feet that are planted wide ...

On paper, Julie Stevenson has plenty of reasons to support assisted dying legislation. Her mother is in the late stages of Alzheimer’s disease; she has watched her father die of cancer. Julie herself ...

There’s never a good time to have a cold and it’s irritating when it interferes with your plans. Unfortunately, we are not immune to getting ill at any time of the year and we’re at increased risk of ...

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