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A new health hub is being launched by the Salvation Army at its Southend Citadel
Apr 25, 2025

Salvation Army launches new health hub in Southend

New Health Hub in Southend Aims to Help Residents ‘Live Well, Age Well’ A brand-new ...
Installing grab rails is one of the ways to ensure a safer bathroon for elderly family members
Apr 15, 2025

Safer bathrooms for elderly family members

How to Make Your Bathroom Safer and More Accessible for Elderly Family Members The bathroom, ...
If you are planning to resume exercise after an accident speak to a health professional first
Apr 11, 2025

Planning a return to exercise

How to Return to Exercise After An Injury If a recent injury has stopped you ...

Cancer and your right to a second opinion

Cancer Diagnosis – Your Right to a Second Opinion In the UK, patients do not have the universal legal right to a second medical opinion. This can mean that some people who suspect they have cancer incorrectly assume that they shouldn’t ask for a second opinion. Indeed, patients who are undergoing treatment for cancer can

Vegetable tagine with herbed couscous

Saffron-Scented Vegetable Tagine on a Bed of Herbed Couscous Recipe by Marlen Watson-Tara, author of Go Vegan This saffron-scented vegetable tagine with herbed couscous is an exotic, vegan, warm stew that is very easy to make. The saffron lends a wonderful flavour and brilliant yellow colour to this potassium-rich dish. A pungent blend of different

Energy Balls

These healthy vegan energy balls are perfect alternatives to shop-bought sugar dense snack bars and energy balls. Energy balls recipe by Kirsten Chick, author of Nutrition Brought to Life These healthy vegan energy balls are super easy to make, refrigerate and freeze well, and you can get creative with different flavour combinations. Here are a

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