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January is the time for diets, detoxes and all round dreariness in the food world. The Telegraph reports that whether or not you’re embracing Dry January, this is the month when many of us try to give our livers a break after the excess of Christmas, and...Ola, Bonjour, Kon’nichiwa… You’re never too old to become fluent in a foreign language
As 2018 closes, you may be thinking of your resolutions for the new year. Why not put your linguistic skills to the test and learn a foreign language? A new study on second language learning has recently taken the media by storm. A range of headlines –...Out with the new, in with the old: Step back in time and discover the delights of Old Dubai
Dubai is well known for its magnificent and luxurious high-rise buildings and its state of the art malls, but to discover the real Dubai, and to understand why it has prospered, go to Old Dubai. Historically, Dubai Creek divided the city into two main sections...New walking football club proving popular with the over-50s
A new walking football club in Pool has been proving popular with the over-50s as a way to exercise with less risk of injury than the regular game. Falmouth Packet reports that the club meets at Pool Academy every Thursday for a session between seven and eight...January travel – holiday health hazards
‘Travel broadens the mind and loosens the bowels’ – besides being a favourite quip of gastroenterologists, this statement represents the unfortunate truth for substantial numbers of travellers at home and abroad. 50 Connect reports that...Will you be entitled to £140 off your energy bill?
30,000 more customers are going to be entitled to the ‘Warm Home Discount’ as the offer is extended down to smaller suppliers. Over 50s.com reports that will you save? Currently only suppliers with over 250,000 customers have to pay the benefit. The government...New bank notes for a new type of bank
Zopa gives UK banknotes a feel good makeover as it gets banking licence. Choice reports that new Zopa research reveals that over half of British adults don’t think their banks operate with customers’ best interests at heart, whilst nearly a third (30%) think...2019 New Year debt resolutions
Tips on how to reduce your personal debt and start 2019 on a sound financial footing. 50 Connect reports that 2018, what a year for finance, and turmoil. I’m happy if I never have to type, or hear the ‘B’ word again, the ‘B’ word that is Brexit. Building...Diet swaps: Six things you must do to lower your cholesterol
High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease but by changing the way you eat and adopting healthy lifestyle habits you can reverse the risk and improve your levels. Read our six tips for reducing cholesterol levels. High cholesterol is a risk factor for...Ourplace News
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