4 d. ago Life expectancy is STALLING: The average Brit may never reach 100 years of age, experts warn

Living to 100 really is a significant achievement. But it's unlikely this milestone will become commonplace anytime soon, according to a new study.

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8 d. ago Frightening warning as scientists find living near common body of water may actually cut life short

Researchers from The Ohio State University analyzed population data in more than 66,000 census tracts throughout the US and compared it based on proximity to waterways.

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8 d. ago Study finds generations born after 1939 unlikely to reach 100 years of age

Researchers say no generation born after 1939 likely to reach 100 years of age on average

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9 d. ago Fertility rate hits record low in England, Scotland and Wales

Last year’s total fertility rate of 1.41 for England and Wales was lowest since comparable data was first collected in 1938, ONS saysThe fertility rate for England and Wales has fallen for the third year in a row to reach a record low, figures show.The total fertility rate across both nations, meaning the average number of live children women can expect to have across their child-bearing life, stood at 1.41 in 2024, down from 1.42 in 2023, the lowest since comparable data was first collected in 1938, according to the Office for National Statistics. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago England and Wales fertility rate falls for third consecutive year

Last year’s total fertility rate of 1.41 was lowest since comparable data was first collected in 1938, ONS saysThe fertility rate for England and Wales has fallen for the third year in a row to reach a record low, figures show.The total fertility rate across both nations, meaning the average number of live children women can expect to have across their child-bearing life, stood at 1.41 in 2024, down from 1.42 in 2023, the lowest since comparable data was first collected in 1938, according to the Office for National Statistics. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Hurricane Erin moves northeast as flooding and rip currents threaten East Coast: Live updates

Hurricane Erin is still expected to cause ‘life-threatening’ rip currents along the East Coast for several days

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2 w. ago Hurricane Erin pounds US east coast as residents brace for ‘life

North Carolina anticipates the most brutal surf conditions after storm reportedly rebuilds inner eye wallHurricane Erin’s arrival is being felt all along the east coast, where higher tides and powerful surf have triggered expanded warnings for flooding and tropical storm conditions.Coastal residents are bracing for the possibility of a dangerous storm surge reaching up to 4ft (1.2 metres), along with severe beach erosion. The hurricane is expected to generate “life-threatening” waves ranging from 15-20ft, with North Carolina beaches anticipating the most brutal waves. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Emmerdale's Mike Parr on how his 'life changed' amid first baby announcement

The Ross Barton actor shared that his girlfriend Isabelle Du Plessis was expecting their first child earlier this year

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2 w. ago Tommy Fury opens up about plans for more children: ‘Fatherhood changed me’

Tommy Fury has opened up about his future plans to have more children after welcoming a daughter, Bambi, with Molly-Mae Hague.

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2 w. ago Fat jabs like Ozempic and Mounjaro threaten to push up pension age as life expectancy rises

With more than 1.5 million people now using weight-loss drugs in the UK, the number-crunchers say that actuarial calculations about life expectancy will have to be adjusted.

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3 w. ago Emmerdale's Ross Barton star makes huge change for ahead of first child

Mike Parr is expecting his first child with Isabelle Du Plessis and he admits that settling down has turned his life upside down. He's made important changes to his lifestyle.

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3 w. ago Emmerdale's Mike Parr shares how fatherhood changed his life as he expects first baby

Emmerdale star Mike Parr, who plays Ross Barton in the hit ITV soap, is set to welcome his first child with partner Isabelle Du Plessis after confirming their romance in 2024.

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3 w. ago Emmerdale star Mike Parr teases new baby and DNA twist in bombshell storyline

Ross Barton recently found out that Charity Dingle is pregnant after the pair shared an illicit romp in Emmerdale. Mike Parr has teased mayhem ahead for his alter ego.

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3 w. ago Emmerdale's Ross Barton star Mike Parr teases new baby and DNA twist

Emmerdale star Mike Parr has opened up about the latest twist for his character, Ross Barton, and it's fair to say that things are about to get more complicated in the village

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3 w. ago Emmerdale Vinny star warns of 'shocking and emotional' scenes as new storyline revealed

Vinny Dingle is part of a huge new storyline on Emmerdale as he's attacked and blackmailed by a friend called Mike over his sexuality as he continues to struggle

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3 w. ago Emmerdale Mike's true identity as vile plan for Vinny revealed in distressing scenes

It was a shock night in Emmerdale tonight as Mike's true identity and vile plan for Vinny Dingle was revealed as he exposed his true colours before attacking him for money

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3 w. ago Mandrake – the rural life sim that lets you befriend a river and eavesdrop on the dead

Failbetter’s beguiling take on country life has its comforting routines but slowly reveals a richer and stranger life than you expectWith dulcet Welsh tones, an actor bearing an uncanny aural resemblance to Michael Sheen introduces players to the world of Mandrake. The village of Chandley is “small” and “complicated”, he says warmly. “Everyone’s got their own story.” The action cuts between cosy, wooden cottages and a moss-covered forest filled with folkloric creatures. We see the protagonist, a horticulturist wizard “steeped in the green and growing arts”, returning home and tending to an abundance of vegetables. Some you’ll find in your local supermarket; others are of a decidedly more magical variety.As a rural life simulation, Mandrake is odder and more beguiling than most. It possesses the same undeniable allure as classics such as Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley, inviting players to slip into the seasonal flow of crop cultivation, countryside exploration and conversations with...

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3 w. ago The secret to living to 100: Lifestyle habits from the world's 'Blue Zones'

It's one of the wealthiest countries in the world - with one of the best healthcare systems. But experts say Britain is lagging by one crucial metric: life expectancy.

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3 w. ago Emmerdale fans 'rumble Mike's real identity' ahead of worrying Vinny twist

Emmerdale newcomer Mike is appearing to hide his true identity on the ITV soap amid Vinny Dingle being in danger this week, and now fans think they know who he is

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3 w. ago ITV Emmerdale fans 'work out' real identity of newcomer Mike and Vinny Dingle should be worried

Emmerdale's Vinny Dingle has been confiding in his online friend Mike about his sexuality crisis, and viewers are convinced they have worked out who he really is

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