16 h. ago People in Dumfries and Galloway urged to walk every day in May

Paths For All is highlighting how walking can change lives and reveal unexpected discoveries.

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16 h. ago Take part in Walk Every Day in May campaign to boost your physical and mental health

Initiative being rolled out to coincide with National Walking Month and will highlight the simple yet transformative power of daily activity to showcase how walking can change lives and reveal unexpected discoveries one step at a time.

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4 d. ago Popular fruit can reverse erectile dysfunction and boost your sex drive, study reveals

Eating watermelon may help boost men's sex lives according to new research published in the journal Current Research in Food Science.

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6 d. ago parkwalk record smashed on parkrun and Vitality’s ‘Let’s Walk’ day

This weekend saw a record number of parkwalkers at parkrun across the United Kingdom as the nation came together for parkrun and Vitality’s ‘Let’s Walk’ day with over 13,000 people walking at their local parkrun.

Politics

7 d. ago Full list of Blue Badge criteria as 19 key points decide who is eligible for benefit

Blue Badges are issued by local authorities and can help people with severe disabilities, or physical or mental health conditions, park closer to their destination

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8 d. ago Ruben Amorim has already given the green light to Manchester United's Diogo Dalot replacement

Ruben Amorim and Man United are set to be given a much-needed injury boost heading into the latter stages of the campaign.

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9 d. ago Pilates machine that provides 'all in one workout' cut by 51% in Wowcher deal

Pilates has become famed for its ability to provide both physical and mental health benefits.

Economics

1 week ago Tory leader Kemi Badenoch gets financial boost as video game tycoon donates £2million to Conservative Party

The money from Jeremy Elliott, who is better known as Jez San, will give a huge boost to Kemi Badenoch's leadership, just days before challenging local elections.

Economics

1 week ago PSG’s hopes of unbeaten Ligue 1 season dashed by Nice before Arsenal trip

Paris Saint-Germain’s hopes of becoming the first side to complete a Ligue 1 season unbeaten came crashing down at the Parc des Princes on Friday when Nice handed them their first defeat of the league campaign, winning 3-1 to boost their own Champions League ambitions.Having already secured the title earlier this month, PSG still top the Ligue 1 standings on 78 points, while Nice move up to fourth on 54. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Effects of smoking, drinking and not exercising enough ‘felt by the age of 36’

If people had all three unhealthy habits, their mental and physical health were much worse than if they had none, researchers found.

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1 week ago Pet owners share key things you should know before getting a dog or cat

While more than half of pet owners said having a pet has improved their physical and mental health, there are definitely a few insights they wish they had prior to becoming pet parents

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2 w. ago Andrew Flintoff feels cricket coaching chance ‘saved me’ after Top Gear crash

Former cricketer opens up on dark times during recovery‘I thought my face had come off. I was frightened to death’Andrew Flintoff has described his return to cricket as a coach over the past 18 months as “the one thing that saved me” as he struggled to come to terms with the mental and physical scars caused in a car accident during filming for the BBC’s Top Gear in December 2022.Flintoff talks for the first time about the accident and its aftermath in a Disney+ documentary to be released on Friday. “After the accident I didn’t think I had it in me to get through,” he says. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Revealed: The number of times you should have sex every week to beat depression

A new report by researchers at Shantou University Medical College, China, reveals how many times per week people should be having sex for maximum mental health benefits.

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2 w. ago 'Hidden gem' UK walk has seven waterfalls and is perfect for a spring day out

The Peak District is home to some beautiful walking trails, but one 5km route is particularly special as it has seven waterfalls to discover. Here's what you need to know

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2 w. ago The incredible house hidden in plain sight that thousands of people walk past each day but have 'no idea it's there'

In the centre of the city of Porto in Portugal is a fascinating house - but thousands walk past it every day without noticing. 

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2 w. ago 19 Adult Disability Payment health conditions providing people with up to £749 each month

The devolved disability benefit can support people with a disability, long-term illness, physical or mental health condition.

Economics

2 w. ago Six sleep warning signs that indicate underlying health issues, according to a sleep expert

Long-term sleep deprivation can have consequences for your physical and mental wellbeing

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2 w. ago Scottish Water staff to walk out on two day strike in dispute with bosses at publicly

Unison said the pay offer from Scottish Water failed to compensate workers for a decade of real-term pay cuts.

Events

2 w. ago Five million Brits' water supplies will not be checked for quality for two days as workers go on strike over pay

Workers will walk out on Tuesday and Wednesday following a one-day strike last month.

Economics

3 w. ago There’s no Bar to helping Advocates with mental and physical wellbeing

Stressed-out legal eagles now have access to expert aid

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