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This is the story of Mike, and how he helps national children’s charity, Over The Wall, by volunteering at their summer camps for seriously ill children. Mature Times reports that founded in 1999 by Hollywood legend, Paul Newman, the charity provides free residential...Get connected: The mind and body connection with holistic healing
People are aware of taking care of their body, even if they don’t do it regularly. But this broad subject is one that has been instilled in us since we were little. You shouldn’t eat “bad” food and you need to be active. Everyone will tell you this, there’s no secret...Don’t panic! Your local pharmacy has a Brexit plan agreed for you
Brexit is now the talking point it’s impossible to avoid. Its impact on groceries, travel, NHS staff shortages and British-Irish border plans form part of the endless daily chatter and news programmes. Mature Times reports that the potential for the impact on the...Over 50s have sex every few days, go to gigs and watch Game of Thrones
Far from being stuck in a middle-aged rut, today’s 50-year-olds are challenging perceptions and living life to the full. The Mirror reports that the modern 50-something has a gym membership, watches YouTube – and has sex every couple of days, it has...Ourplace News
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