Osteoporosis is a growing health concern - one in three women and up to one in five men over the age of 50 break a bone in their lifetime; there are more than 1.14 million postmenopausal women who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis in England and Wales and US data indicates that for women the chance of breaking a hip is equal to her combined risk of breast, uterine and ovarian cancer - so experts are delighted with new research...Read more

Why You Should Eat Less Salt Salt is added to food to enhance its flavour, act as a stabiliser, retain moisture and to help products last longer on the shelf. As a preservative, it prevents foods such as fish and meats from spoiling as most bacteria and moulds cannot grow in very salty environments. In fact, salt was so highly valued in fridge-free, Ancient Rome, that soldiers received a salt allowance as part of their pay. They were literally ‘worth...Read more

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Today is International Women's Day, the 2016 campaign theme is #PledgeForParity Worldwide. In 2014 it was predicted by The World Economic Forum that the goal of gender parity would take ‘till 2095 to achieve globally, a year later owing to global unrest the date has already been pushed back to 2133. www.internationalwomensday.com

When I’m 64 – why the NHS could have to cope with one million more 50 plus people with serious illnesses in 10 years New research reveals: The number of people over 50 with a serious illness is set to increase The 60-64 age group has the highest percentage of people who are first diagnosed with a serious illness There is a growing proportion of people aged 80+ suffering a serious illness but a declining prevalence among those in their...Read more

George Clooney in ‘Hail, Caesar!’ Hail, Caesar! written, and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, released today. The film boasts a stellar cast including Josh Brolin, Channing Tatum , Ralph Fiennes, Jonah Hill, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, and Alden Ehrenreich. The plot is a fictional story following the ‘real-life fixer’ Eddie Mannix (Brolin) working in the Hollywood film industry in the 1950s, trying to discover what happened to a cast member who mysteriously vanishes during filming. George Clooney...Read more

In or out-how to you intend to vote on our EU membership? Britain joined the EEC in 1973. Under the Labour Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, there was a UK referendum on continued membership of the EEC in 1975. Then, the result was a resounding ‘Yes’ by 67.2% to 32.8% to stay in Europe. 41 years later Prime Minister David Cameron invites us again to vote whether we wish to continue being members of the EU. How to you intend to...Read more

The rise of BRINNER -breakfast food for dinner! A third of Brits eat breakfast food for their evening meal at least once a week 80 per cent of Brits have eaten breakfast foods for dinner at least once Top “brinner” choices are eggs and toast The best way to start the day is now becoming our favourite way to end it, as 80 per cent (an estimated 40.9 million*) of Brits have eaten typical breakfast foods for dinner, “brinner”. In...Read more

An emerging public health consensus on the use of E-cigarettes We all agree that e-cigarettes are significantly less harmful than smoking. One in 2 lifelong smokers dies from their addiction. All of the evidence suggests that the health risks posed by e-cigarettes are relatively small by comparison but we must continue to study the long term effects. And yet, millions of smokers have the impression that e-cigarettes are at least as harmful as tobacco and we have a responsibility to...Read more

Masala Spiced Cauliflower and Potato Pie Serves 8 For the pastry Ingredients: 125g/4oz plain flour, plus extra for rolling 125g/4oz wholemeal flour 150g/5oz butter 1 free-range egg, beaten For the roast cauliflower 450g cauliflower florets 3 tbsp sunflower oil 3 onions, halved and sliced 50g korma curry paste For the filling 450g floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper or King Edward, peeled and cut into quarters 25g/1oz butter 1 tbsp sunflower oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 100g/3½oz baby spinach leaves...Read more