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The process of searching for interesting new books can be time-consuming and end up eating into your reading time. While the majority of us don’t want to spend too long searching bookshops or the web for a good read, we often don’t want to pick up the first thing we...Step it up! 16 creative ways to increase your daily step count
We all know that doing plenty of walking is good for us. It promotes bone and muscle strength, reduces the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure, and improves balance and coordination. Walking also has a powerful effect on mental health,...Drawing helps me process my mental health issues – and it doesn’t matter if it’s ‘good’ or ‘bad’ art
Inews reports that Ruby Elliot’s honest drawings and comics have won her hundreds of thousands of followers online. She explains why making them has been her salvation. When I was growing up I had mental health problems to the point where I was hospitalised multiple...Trained dogs can sniff out coronavirus with up to 94% accuracy
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Lockhart, Texas has plenty of reasons to feel proud. With its unique collection of 19th-century buildings, it is one of the prettiest towns in Caldwell County – and a favourite of Hollywood producers. More than 50 films have been made there, from Baby, the Rain...Spruce up your garden: Ideas to decorate your outside space
Spring has sprung, the days are warmer and the nights are longer. If you are lucky enough to have a garden, this is when it really comes into its own, a place to entertain and to relax in. However even the most cared for garden can sometimes look a bit tired, so how...Right on our doorstep! 22 inspiring places to visit in the UK
Here in the UK, we are fortunate enough to have an abundance of natural beauty and culture right on our doorstep. With so many interesting and beautiful places to choose from when planning a trip, we thought we’d highlight a few of our favourites to hopefully give you...Covid: Vaccine uptake among over-50s hits 95% in England
The percentage of over-50s vaccinated has hit 95% in England, NHS data shows. BBC News reports that the take-up among those aged 45-49 is at 59% after they started being offered the jab earlier this month. But uptake among care home staff – one of the first...Ourplace News
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