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Record numbers of people will be offered a free flu jab this autumn as new research shows that those who contract flu and covid-19 together are more likely to die.
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Here’s a tantalising prospect for any would-be treasure seekers out there – the mysterious story of the “El Dorado of the Seas”.
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Many people considering a stairlift assume that because it’s a substantial piece of equipment, installing one in their home will mean several days of noise and disruption – but that’s not the case with Acorn Stairlifts.
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As we get older, exercising our brains is just as important as exercising our bodies. There are countless ways to keep your mind sharp, whether it’s a physical activity that also require some mental agility – such as playing golf, dancing or singing in a choir – or brain-stimulating puzzles and games such as crosswords, Sudoku, chess or Scrabble.
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People are living longer and older people tend to be fitter and more active than ever before, but many negative stereotypes persist about old age and what it means.
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It’s hard to imagine another year in living memory which has caused so much anxiety as 2020, especially if you’re elderly and more at risk from coronavirus.
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Perhaps the ultimate ‘hollow victory’ was recorded on September 14th, 1812, when Napoleon Bonaparte marched his Grande Armeé into Moscow.
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Who doesn’t enjoy a nice relaxing soak in the bathtub, but as we get older and less agile, getting in and out can be challenging and even fraught with danger.
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Hundreds of stroke survivors have received personal, specialised care thanks to a new service set up during the coronavirus pandemic.
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‘Tinnitus’ is the medical name for hearing sounds that aren’t caused by an outside source.
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