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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?
Gardener and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh is calling for hush, so at least once a week he can listen to a blackbird rather than a Black & Decker. Name: Name: Quiet Sundays. Age: Ancient. Some say since the very beginning… as the passage from the King James, rather...
Good for your soul: 10 of the best reasons to travel
Why travel? Well, that’s what I want to share with you here because there are so many reasons to travel! I only have to hear the word ‘travel’ to get all starry-eyed and excited. For as long as I can remember it’s all I’ve ever wanted. Since childhood, I’ve yearned...
The sleep secret: How lucid dreams can make us fitter, more creative and less anxious
Freud described dreams as windows into our repressed desires. Today, researchers are using them to boost athletic performance and help veterans with PTSD, unlocking huge benefits for us all. In 2020, the author Michael Rosen was admitted to hospital with Covid-19 and...
Darker spaces don’t have to be dreary: 8 of the coolest plants for shady gardens
The sun may be shining, but if you have a north-facing garden, which has more than its quota of shade, don’t worry, you can still lighten it up with some impressive plants. Tropical-looking large-leaved hostas and feathery ferns, blousy hydrangeas, and colourful...
Organic September: What actually makes a food organic?
This year marks the 50th anniversary of organic certification in the UK. In 1973, accreditation schemes were launched, allowing farmers to gain certification proving they don’t use harmful chemicals in their growing or production methods. These were the salad days of...
Chic glamping: Top 10 beach and coastal campsites in France
Kick off your shoes at these campsites along the coast of France, staying in a tent on the dunes, a posh tipi or a cool cabin right on the beach. Le Club Farret Vias Plage, near Béziers, Languedoc Yelloh! has campsites across France and is popular with young families...
Prostate screening ‘could save lives’ – the symptoms and risk factors you need to know
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...
No gym fees, no fancy equipment: It’s the skint bouncer’s guide to fitness!
Forget treadmills, rowing machines and air-conditioned exercise suites: you can get in shape with a staircase, a chair and fridge. Take it from a man who can’t afford to throw money around. Even a basic gym membership in Britain can easily cost you £30 a month or...
Carry on camping! 10 of Britain’s best vintage caravan stays
Here’s why retro caravans with original features and wild surrounds are one of the coolest camping options around. The Scrumpling, Somerset Owners Ralph and Lucy found this 1950s caravan at the bottom of a field, where it had been abandoned. They restored it and...
Escape to the Med: How to bring a touch of the Mediterranean to your garden
Drought-tolerant plants, terracotta pots and gravel will make you feel like you’re on holiday. The heatwave may still be unbearable in some parts of southern Europe - but you can enjoy a touch of the Mediterranean without sizzling in your own garden, with some...