6 h. ago Scientists explore slush drinks as 'simple strategy' to prevent heatstroke in older people

British scientists are studying the effects of cold slush drinks to help ward off heat-related illnesses in older people

Politics

8 h. ago DWP Attendance Allowance payments worth £441 for 48 conditions

Attendance Allowance is an extra amount of money designed to help older people with their daily living expenses. It is not means-tested and could help people stay independent in their own home for longer

Economics

8 h. ago Boots' £10 tablets are helping people lower their cholesterol without meds

The packs are normally priced at £20 but, for one day only, shoppers can get them for £10

Economics

11 h. ago Weight loss pills could help tackle obesity in poorer countries, experts say

Oral medications are in development to provide alternative to injectables such as Wegovy that must be kept in fridgeNewly developed weight loss pills could have a big impact on tackling obesity and diabetes in low- and middle-income countries, experts have said.Weight loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, that contain the drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide respectively, have become popular in countries including the UK after trials showed they can help people lose more than 10% of their body weight. Medications containing semaglutide and tirzepatide can also be used to help control diabetes. Continue reading...

Science

12 h. ago People's Postcode Lottery funding gives Highlands clubs help to open new doors

Community groups can knock open the doors for more Scots to take part in sport after winning £1,000 grants from leading charity Sported with funding from the People’s Postcode Lottery.

Politics

12 h. ago Two million more visits to Perth High Street from April to December 2024

Councillors have heard Perth Museum has not only helped increase the number of visitors but improved people's perception of the Fair City

Politics

13 h. ago Helen Mirren urges people over 50 to make 'small change' for healthy ageing

The 79-year-old Oscar winner encouraged people in midlife to make "little changes to help them later in life"

Politics

34 h. ago Cardiff city centre wardens reveal one of the most common complaints they receive

City centre wardens can be called to all manner of issues - but they have revealed one of the most common reasons why people ask for their help

Events

34 h. ago Older people urged to get help claiming new Pension Age Disability Payment worth up to £441 a month

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

53 h. ago Doctor who ends people's lives: Stefanie Green's astonishing testimony of how she helps the terminally ill shows why 'good deaths' matter

What would her friends and family say, she wondered, if they knew that 'I helped someone to die today, and I feel really great about it'?

Society

69 h. ago This Is Assisted Dying by Stefanie Green: I help people DIE so that they can get the most out of LIFE

Stefanie Green assists patients who choose to end their lives. The Canadian doctor tells how she has come to cherish her time with people in their final moments

Events

3 d. ago ‘The costume develops its own microclimate’: what it’s like to run a marathon in a novelty outfit

From stocky rhinos to mighty oak trees, dragging these costumes over 26 miles can be a punishing experienceA few minutes before the 2023 London Marathon began, Richard Stoate was getting into costume on the side of the road.It was a two-person job: the 43-year-old wasn’t just wearing trainers and sportswear for the 26.2-mile run. He was raising money for the young people’s charity WellChild, so – with his partner’s help – he climbed into a 10ft (3-metre) purple nurse costume. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Qualifying PIP claimants can receive up to £36,000 from DWP to do

The Personal Independence Payment is a benefit for people aged between 16 and State Pension age who may need help because of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

3 d. ago 'I’m a GP and these six habits can reduce your risk of dementia'

A doctor has urged people to stick to six life-changing habits to help keep dementia at bay, advising that these easy-to-follow suggestions can help 'reduce risk and boost cognitive function'

Events

4 d. ago The brothers set to open their 33rd coffee shop in Manchester city centre

With coffee roasted in Warrington, the new coffee shop aims to help people 'take a break from the hustle and bustle'

Politics

4 d. ago Whole Foods weight loss shakes 'perfect for busy mums' that 'tastes like a holiday'

Protein shakes can help people stay fuller for longer, keeping cravings at bay

Politics

5 d. ago State Pension inheritance rule helps more than two million people boost payments by over £5,000

More than half a million pensioners were receiving over £5,000 a year in inherited Serps payments in 2023/24.

Economics

5 d. ago People over State Pension age with eyesight issues could be due up to £441 extra each month

Attendance Allowance could help people who are severely short-sighted or have eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma or macular degeneration.

Economics

6 d. ago Attendance Allowance simplified to help older people make a new claim for up to £441 each month

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

6 d. ago HMRC expands Help to Save scheme to half a million more people in major rule change

The government's Help to Save scheme, which offers a 50 per cent bonus on savers' money, has been expanded to include an extra 550,000 people - here's everything you need to know

Politics