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The move marked the end of Prader-Willi Awareness month The Sun reports that Some of the UK’s most iconic landmarks were glowing orange in May – to raise awareness for a rare genetic condition, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). Battersea Power Station in London,...As British tourists warned about ‘monster ticks’ at holiday hotspots, what you need to look out for
A dangerous tick bite will often go unrecognised as most people won’t even feel it. Silver Surfers reports that British people have been warned about “monster ticks” that have spread across Europe. Hyalomma lusitanicum, the blood-sucking large ticks from Africa and...A new start after 60: meditation cured my insomnia. Now I help others cope
Ken Lunn was having a ‘hellish’ time juggling work and childcare after his wife died. Then he found a way to catch his breath. The Guardian reports that throughout his 30-year career as a tech professional, Ken Lunn regularly gave talks to rooms packed with experts...Frequent gardening maybe linked to improved wellbeing
Gardening two to three times a week leads to better wellbeing and lower stress levels, new research suggests. Gardening more frequently may be linked to improvements in wellbeing, perceived stress and physical activity, new research suggests. A new study indicates...Ourplace News
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