50 h. ago What YOU need to know about winning big on scratchcards: Experts reveal cards with the best odds and their tips

Undeterred by discovering you are probably more likely to be struck by lightning than win a major jackpot, Toby Walne spoke to scratchcard experts to get tips on how to increase your chances of winning.

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53 h. ago How YOU can win big on scratchcards: Experts reveal which cards have the best odds and all the tips and tricks to boost your chances

Undeterred by discovering you are probably more likely to be struck by lightning than win a major jackpot, Toby Walne spoke to scratchcard experts to get tips on how to increase your chances of winning.

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54 h. ago Gaming in their golden years: why millions of seniors are playing video games

Adults over the age of 50 represent nearly a third of US gamers and are becoming more visible in the mainstreamMichelle Statham’s preferred game is Call of Duty. It’s fast and frenetic, involving military and espionage campaigns inspired by real history. She typically spends six hours a day livestreaming to Twitch, chatting to her more than 110,000 followers from her home in Washington state. She boasts about how she’ll beat opponents, and says “bless your heart” while hurtling over rooftops to avoid clusterstrikes of enemy fire. When she’s hit, she “respawns” – or comes back to life at a checkpoint – and jumps right back into the fray.The military shooter game has a predominantly young male user base, but Statham’s Twitch handle is TacticalGramma – a nod to the 60-year-old’s two grandkids. Her lifelong gaming hobby has become an income stream (she prefers to keep her earnings private, but says she has raised “thousands” for charity), as well as a way to have fun, stay sharp and con...

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6 d. ago Ofcom data shows 1 in 10 children have seen adult content online – how to have the safety talk at any age

Alarming new figures show children as young as eight were seeing content for a much older audience 📱

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1 week ago Experts reveal their seven tips for managing menopause symptoms in a heatwave

Hot flushes and night sweats are particularly uncomfortable in summer heat

Science

1 week ago The three kidney problems that affect older adults and how to prevent them

Keeping your kidneys happy as you age will help your general wellbeing

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2 w. ago RSV vaccine access expanded to some people in their 50s, according to CDC website

The Trump administration appears to be expanding RSV vaccinations to some adults starting at age 50 instead of 60

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2 w. ago Reality star shocks fans with startlingly frank revelation about self

The now 29-year-old became hooked on porn at around the age of 13 after watching adult content at a friend's house.

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2 w. ago Payment warning to people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

Social Security Scotland has issued crucial advice to people getting help to make a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payment.

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2 w. ago The people least likely to tip at a restaurant aren’t who you think they are

A new study has found that among U.S. adults, those aged 18-28 stand out as the least frequent tippers across various service categories. Mike Bedigan asks them why

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2 w. ago How many adults are on PIP in YOUR neighbourhood? Shock figures show up to a third of working age adults are claiming the disability benefit in parts of England

MailOnline's audit of Government figures - presented in an interactive map below - names the PIP capital as a suburb of Plymouth.

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2 w. ago The Great British cuppa really could be a lifesaver, as scientists find two cups of tea a day could drastically lower your risk of heart failure and stroke

Researchers used data on 177,810 UK adults, with an average age of around 55. Of those, 147,903 were tea drinkers, and 68.2 per cent did not add sugar and sweeteners.

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2 w. ago Beloved adult star Kylie Page found dead aged 28 as Brazzers and fans pay tribute

Fans have flocked to social media to page tribute to Kylie Page, after the 28-year-old adult performer tragically passed away in Los Angeles on Wednesday (June 25)

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2 w. ago One in four young people in England have mental health condition, NHS survey finds

Rates are three times as high in young women as in young men and mental ill health up across age groups, study showsSharp rises in rates of anxiety, depression and other disorders have led to one in four young people in England having a common mental health condition, an NHS survey shows, with young women nearly three times more likely to report them than young men.The study found that rates of such conditions in 16- to 24-year-olds have risen by more than a third in a decade, from 18.9% in 2014 to 25.8% in 2024.More than a fifth (22.6%) of adults aged 16 to 64 have a common mental health condition, up from 18.9% in 2014.More than one in four adults (25.2%) reported having had suicidal thoughts during their lifetime, including about a third of 16- 24-year-olds (31.5%) and 25- to 34-year-olds (32.9%).Self-harm rates have quadrupled since 2000 and risen from 6.4% in 2014 to 10.3% in 2024, with the highest rates among 16- to 24-year-olds at 24.6%, especially young women at 31.7%. Conti...

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2 w. ago Shocking one in 4 young women have self harmed...while suicide attempts reach record highs

Data also showed a fifth of all adults aged 16 to 74 had symptoms of a common mental health problem such as depression or anxiety.

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2 w. ago UK study shows 8% of children aged eight to 14 have viewed online pornography

Ofcom says research shows need for stricter age checks being introduced in July, which most major sites have signed up toNearly one in 10 children aged eight to 14 have watched online pornography, according to the UK’s communications watchdog, as most adult content providers gear up to adopt stronger age checks ahead of a 25 July deadline.Ofcom published research showing that 8% of children aged eight to 14 in the UK had visited an online pornography site or app over a month-long period. Boys aged 13 to 14 were the most likely viewers, with two out of 10 visiting adult sites. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Adult content ban looms for UK as Ofcom announces new age checks

Ofcom's new age measures on adult content will apply in the UK to both dedicated adult sites and social media, search or gaming services, as part of the Online Safety Act (OSA)

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3 w. ago Experts reveal six tips to prevent tooth loss in aging adults

Losing teeth is more common as we get older, following years of wear and tear and other health issues

Economics

3 w. ago The common sleep problem that TRIPLES the risk of dying early

Children and adults with the problem also showed faster biological ageing, which accounted for approximately 40 per cent of the explanation for the increased risk of early death.

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3 w. ago Tense moment fare dodger is confronted by ticket inspectors after 'falling £1.30 short for his ticket'

The South Western Railway passenger was caught at Weybridge station in Surrey using the ticket which gives a half-price discount on adult prices for children aged five to 15.

Economics