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Healthy Heart Tip: How To Increase Your Physical Activity Levels
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK
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The Top 5 Tips To Maintaining Muscle In Later Life
Kate Sheehan, stairlift and home lift company, Stannah’s occupational therapist shares her top five tips on maintaining muscle mass as we grow older, something that's been actively searched by 3.5K Brits every month.
1:01 AM 27th April 2024
Why Kids Should Be Allowed To Play Video Games Through Exam Season
image supplied by explorelearning.co.uk
Children should be allowed to play video games during the run-up to exam season, according to experts, as they urge parents to foster a balanced lifestyle. Worries about exams have risen significantly for young people over recent years, with NSPCC reporting a 10% increase in counselling sessions directly related to exam stress.
1:00 AM 27th April 2024
Parental Alienation Is Toxic: How To Spot The Signs
Kate Banerjee
Legal Matters Correspondent
Photo by Jessica Rockowitz on Unsplash
Parental alienation is a particular family dynamic that can emerge when parents separate, in which the child becomes hostile and rejects the other parent. It can occur when one parent or carer expresses freely and persistently unreasonable negative feelings or beliefs such as anger or fear towards the other parent.
1:00 AM 27th April 2024
Poem Of The Week - Children's Special:
Orcadia
By Rachel Burrows
Steve Whitaker
Literary Editor
Image by Camille Minouflet on Unsplash
Orcadia
We are on the beach before breakfast, Sol in his pyjamas, with sleep in his eyes. The water is too cold, even for toes. We can hear the whales in the bay beyond us, see their spouts on the enormous expanse of chalk-blue stillness. There is no one else here. We have the world to ourselves. We gaze out over the freezing sand, where black stones play chequers with white shells.
1:00 AM 27th April 2024
Friends Take On Epic Fundraiser To Raise £20,000 For Cancer Support Centre
(L-R)Matt, Tom, Andrew and James
Last year, a group of friends from the University of Bath came together from across the country in a monumental sports challenge, raising £20,000 for cancer support centre, Maggie’s Yorkshire. Friends from university rallied together to raise money for the cancer support centre in Leeds that helped their friend. This year will be the 5th anniversary of Maggie’s Yorkshire.
1:00 AM 24th April 2024
‘Stop Waiting Until Care Crisis Point’ Urges Yorkshire-Based Dementia Care Provider
Photo: Vida Healthcare
New research by Harrogate care provider reveals more than half (54 percent) of people in Yorkshire waited to move their loved one into a care home until after a health crisis
7:58 AM 23rd April 2024
UK Kids Want More Financial Education In School
Young people want to receive more financial education in school and are worried about leaving full time education without the money skills needed for adult life, according to the latest research from GoHenry, the prepaid debit card and financial education app for kids aged 6-18.
1:01 AM 20th April 2024
Celebrating Passover
Passover or Pesach is one of the most widely celebrated Jewish holidays. The Hebrew name for Passover is Pesach which means ‘to pass over’ because God passed over the Jewish homes when killing the Egyptian firstborn on the evening of the first Passover. It is one of the three Pilgrimage festivals when the entire population of the kingdom of Judah makes a trip to the temple in Jerusalem.
1:00 AM 20th April 2024
Dentist Reveals The Hidden Benefits Sugar-Free Gum Has For Your Teeth
Dr Ferakh Hamid from Aesthetique Dental Care shares the lesser-known advantages of chewing sugar-free gum, highlighting its significant role in enhancing oral health beyond just freshening breath.
Oral Health Benefits
Chewing sugar-free gum after meals isn't just about fresh breath; it's a proven strategy to fight cavities.
1:00 AM 20th April 2024
Mind Boggling Colours Brainteaser
The spelling of the word is mismatched to the colour itself, causing the brain to go into overdrive to complete accurately if spoken out loud.
1:00 AM 20th April 2024
Getting Divorced? How To Avoid A Tug Of Paws
Lindsey Cross
Legal Features Writer
Bracken
Key calendar events such as the summer holidays and the recent Easter break can cause tensions in relationships to escalate – and many couples who have been thinking about separation and divorce decide they want a new start. As a nation, we love our pets who are considered a key family member, particularly among children. But what happens to the much loved animals in divorce and separation?
1:00 AM 20th April 2024
Families Urgently Needed To Adopt Children With Additional Needs
Voluntary adoption agencies across the UK have joined forces to find more adoptive parents for children with additional needs who are waiting for a family. Children with additional needs wait an average of 11 months longer in care than their peers and voluntary adoption agencies (VAAs) are urgently looking for people who can offer them a permanent and loving home.
10:08 AM 19th April 2024
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s New Jam-Packed Programme Of Events Promises Wild Experiences For All
Puffin festival Photo: © Bren O'Hara
Ever spotted a glow worm doing its evening courtship dance? What about catching sight of a whizzing pipistrelle bat or hunting for shark eggs? Have you headed out for a night-time rockpool adventure or done a crafting course using seagrass or marine plastic? Now’s your chance!
10:12 AM 17th April 2024
Only Those With 20-20 Vision Can Spot The Spelling Mistake
The objective of the brainteaser is to find the incorrectly spelt word as quickly as possible. The brain teaser was created by contact lens retailer, Lenstore, in a bid to put people’s eyesight to the test. The rogue word is surrounded by decoys, and only the most eagle eyed among us can spot the incorrect spelling.
1:00 AM 13th April 2024
Healthy Heart Tip: Traffic Light Food Labels
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK
1:00 AM 13th April 2024
Dentist Reveals Top Unsuspecting Signs Of Mouth Cancer
A concerning ongoing increase in the number of younger patients has been revealed to have mouth cancer with no apparent explanation as to why. Dr Ferakh Hamid from Aesthetique Dental Care provides expert commentary on the early symptoms individuals should look for.
1:00 AM 13th April 2024
JORVIK Turns 40!
It was 14 April 1984 when a long queue of people assembled in Coppergate to be the first to experience a brand new type of visitor attraction – one that took them back in time to the Viking age! This Sunday, 14 April 2024, JORVIK Viking Centre turns 40 – and is as popular with visitors as ever!
1:00 AM 13th April 2024
National Pet Day - We’re A Nation Of Pawrents
With today being National Pet Day, new research has revealed that London is home to the most pampered pooches in the UK, where a whopping 42 percent of pet owners admit to treating their beloved animal to gifts, toys or extra food every single day of the year.
1:02 PM 11th April 2024
Where There’s A Will There’s A Way For Yorkshire Law Firm’s Tree Planting Mission
Senior associate, Hana Gwyn, and head of personal law, Neil Shaw, from LCF Law celebrate the LCF Law tree planting scheme.
A Yorkshire law firm has committed to planting a tree every time a client makes or updates a will, as part of a partnership with Yorkshire Dales Millenium Trust (YDMT). The new initiative aims to encourage more people to make a will, whilst also having a positive impact on the environment.
1:00 AM 8th April 2024
Homes Together Focuses On Growth With Expansions To Services And Workforce
Homes Together, providers of exceptional care for disabled people in Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, and Gateshead, has made significant investments over the last 12 months to expand its services and facilitate ongoing growth.
1:00 AM 8th April 2024
New Research Reveals Not Brushing Your Teeth Could Lead To Cancer
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unspl
Dentist Dr Ferakh Hamid from Aesthetique Dental Care shares new research which highlights a crucial link between oral hygiene and the risk of colon cancer, warning Brits of the wider health implications of not brushing your teeth.
1:00 AM 6th April 2024
Can You Find The Player Wearing The Jacket With A Missing Zipper?
In anticipation of Netflix's announcement of a new season of Squid Game: The Challenge in 2024, the entertainment company VSO invites you to have a go at this tricky brainteaser. The record for beating this brainteaser is 10 seconds.
1:00 AM 6th April 2024
Healthy Heart Tip: Reducing Your Salt Consumption
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK
9:49 AM 3rd April 2024
Heart Research UK - Don't Be Fooled - April Fools Health Myths
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK
With April Fools' day upon us, sometimes it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction, so here are some common myth-busting tips surrounding heart health:
1:00 AM 1st April 2024
Celebrating Easter Around The World
As we come to celebrate Easter this weekend in the UK have you ever wondered how other countries celebrate this important Christian festival? The word 'Easter' is derived from the Greek/Latin word 'Pascha' or Resurrection Sunday which is a festival and holiday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
1:00 AM 30th March 2024
Easter Sunday - A Time To Celebrate
Easter is the most important Christian festival and Easter Sunday or Easter Day is the most important day of the year for Christians. Holy Week and Easter marks the most significant event in human history: the life, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
1:00 AM 30th March 2024
Spot The Five Differences Between These Two Easter Picnics
In the spirit of Easter, 1337.Games has created a brand new Easter-themed ‘Spot the Difference’ brainteaser. The game showcases a charming scene of two bunnies enjoying an Easter picnic, complete with Easter eggs and joy. Five subtle differences are hidden within this picnic setting, awaiting sharp-eyed players to discover them.
1:00 AM 30th March 2024
Why More Children Need To Embrace A Lockdown Free Life
More children need to be encouraged to embrace a lockdown free life to help boost their health and wellbeing, a leading child psychologist has said. Two years on from restrictions being lifted, Dr Amanda Gummer says too many children are still not getting the full benefits of being able to play outside and mix with other kids.
12:00 AM 30th March 2024
More Lost Pets To Return Home As Microchipping System Reformed
Reforms will help reunite thousands of lost or stolen animals every year and deter pet theft
12:12 PM 29th March 2024
Good Friday
Jan Harris
Deputy Group Editor
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrating the death of Jesus Christ on Calvary. It is the Friday at the end of Holy Week and two days before Easter Sunday, when Jesus rose from the dead. The day normally coincides with the Jewish Passover.
1:00 AM 29th March 2024
Maundy Thursday
The Last week of Lent is called Holy Week and helps people to think even more about the Easter Story. Maundy Thursday is the Thursday of Holy Week and is the beginning of the three day celebration of Easter - the most important time in the year for Christians.
1:00 AM 28th March 2024
Vida Healthcare Celebrates National Care Award Win
UK provider of dementia care, Vida Healthcare, is celebrating after winning a national accolade at one of the care sector’s most prestigious awards ceremonies - the Great British Care Awards (GBCA).
8:58 PM 27th March 2024
Bradford Cathedral To Mark 30 Years Since The First Ordination Of Women Priests Into The Church Of England
‘A Celebration of 30 years of Women Priests service’ will take place on Saturday 4th May 2024 at Bradford Cathedral. March 2024 marks 30 years since the first women in the Church of England were ordained as priests.
11:57 AM 27th March 2024
Can You Spot The Flower With The Missing Petal In This Spring Brainteaser?
With spring just around the corner, garden enthusiasts will be eagerly anticipating preparing their gardens for blossoming beauty. To get us into the spirit, Idealo has put together a tricky brainteaser challenging you to find the flower with the missing petal in this Spring brainteaser.
11:17 AM 27th March 2024
Mayor Of West Yorkshire Helps Credit Union Celebrate Milestone
Attendees with Mayor Brabin front row 3rd from left and and BDCU's CEO Katie Hurrell 4th from left.
Financial services provider Bradford District Credit Union (BDCU) recently held an event at Bradford City Hall to celebrate the successes of two new projects and the achievement of reaching 10,000 members, it has announced.
1:00 AM 25th March 2024
Bradford Cathedral Family Activities Return For The 2024 Easter Holiday
There are lots of things to see, do and discover for children of all ages, at the free Bradford Cathedral Family Activities, on Tuesday 2nd April. Free family activities are back again at Bradford Cathedral for the Easter Holidays. There are two free sessions on Tuesday 2nd April, between 10am and 12noon and 1pm and 3pm.
6:52 PM 23rd March 2024
Bradford Cathedral To Mark Holy Week
The week of services and events begins on Sunday 24th March 2024 The story of Jesus’ journey through Holy Week and Easter will be told anew at Bradford Cathedral this spring through a programme of services and events starting with services on Palm Sunday on the 24th March. All are invited to join in person, with the Sunday 10:30am services also streamed online.
5:06 PM 23rd March 2024
Palm Sunday - The Start Of Holy Week
Jan Harris
Deputy Group Editor
Photo by John Benitez on Unsplash
Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week leading up to Easter. It is a Christian moveable feast which falls on the Sunday before Easter and is mentioned in all four gospels. Holy Week is also the final week of Lent.
12:00 PM 23rd March 2024
Can You Spot The Four-Leafed Clover In Less Than 37 Seconds?
St Patrick's Day has come and gone but how about checking out this tricky clover-themed brainteaser? The brainteaser challenges you to find the four-leafed clover in the sea of shamrocks. The time to beat is 11 seconds!
1:00 AM 23rd March 2024
How To Plan The Perfect Easter Treasure Hunt
Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with an “eggciting” egg scavenger hunt? Whether you're organising an event for your closest family or all your friends, an Easter scavenger hunt promises a great time for all involved.
1:00 AM 23rd March 2024
Playdale Creates Guide To Inclusive Play For Children
Playdale Playgrounds, designer and manufacturer of accessible educational play equipment such as the Inclusive Orbit roundabout, has created a free printable poster for schools and public play initiatives to teach and reinforce inclusive play habits among all children.
1:00 AM 23rd March 2024
Dentist Says These Easter Eggs Are A 'Significant Risk' And Are The Worst Offenders
Research has suggested that between 80 and 90 million chocolate eggs are eaten annually in Britain. Using AI to rank the top ten easter eggs in the UK, it provided a list based on various factors including brand recognition, sales data, and cultural impact until April 2023.
1:00 AM 23rd March 2024
4 Tips To Ensure Children Get The Best Night's Sleep
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash
Sleep issues among children are rising, with 38% reporting problems with getting to sleep, research shows. Now, a sleep expert explains how spicy foods can disturb kids' sleep, while parents should start early to combat the effects of daylight savings.
1:00 AM 23rd March 2024
Healthy Heart Tip: Importance Of Sleep
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK
1:00 AM 16th March 2024
Seeing Double: How Quickly Can You Spot The Duplicate Game Show Box?
Amidst the three rows of green boxes lies two duplicates... Inspired by both their partnership with ‘Deal or No Deal’ and their Secret Delivery challenge, which offers participants the chance to win a cool £1000 cash prize, the team at the bingo site, tombola, have crafted a new brainteaser that’s certainly set to put your skills to the test.
1:00 AM 16th March 2024
What Would The Monopoly Board Look Like With 2024 House Prices?
Photo by Maria Lin Kim on Unsplash
The board gets a reshuffle, with Park Lane now being the most expensive area instead of Mayfair in the original; Vine Street is now the cheapest area, followed by Old Kent Road and Euston Road
1:00 AM 16th March 2024
Mother's Day 2024
Mother's day is a day once a year when we celebrate mothers and all that they do for us.
1:00 AM 9th March 2024
Dentist Reveals The Best And Worst Popular Easter Eggs For Your Teeth
Research has suggested that between 80 and 90 million chocolate eggs are eaten annually in Britain. Using AI to rank the top ten easter eggs in the UK, it provided a list based on various factors including brand recognition, sales data, and cultural impact until April 2023.
1:00 AM 9th March 2024
How Much Me-Time Do UK Mums Get?
We’ve all heard the old saying ‘a mothers work is never done’. From the sleepless nights to the early morning school runs, managing household tasks and holding down a job outside the home, there’s no question mothers take on one of the hardest jobs in the world.
1:00 AM 9th March 2024
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