What are the health benefits of ginger?
Ginger, dried or fresh is an extremely popular kitchen staple. A versatile ingredient it adds flavour, fragrance and spice to a whole range of dishes. We cook it in curries, cakes and even have it in tea. Silver Surfers reports that in other countries including South...Silent Sundays: Should we swap our lawnmowers, leaf blowers and power tools for peace?
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Do enough men know what the signs of the disease are? There are more than 47,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer every year in England but new research says using MRI scans can reduce deaths caused by the disease. Current tests usually detect the level of the...Taking adult education classes may lower risk of dementia
Researchers analysed data from 282,421 people enrolled in the UK Biobank study Silver Surfers reports that taking an adult education class could help lower your risk of developing dementia, researchers have found. Middle-aged and senior citizens in adult education...Beat stress, get to sleep and find your focus: seven ways better breathing can improve your life
We do it 20,000 times a day but the way we breathe in different scenarios can have a big impact. From tongue position to finding your D-spot, experts share breathwork techniques. “Running is often where it goes wrong,” says breathing re-trainer Jane Tarrant, founder...Ourplace News
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