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Standing on a vibrating platform could deliver some of the same benefits as exercise
It's thought whole-body vibration training improves physical function for the same reasons exercise does. Alliance Images/ Shutterstock As we get older, many of us find we can’t walk or move the way we used to. While this can be partly explained as an inevitable symptom of ageing, a range ofContinue Reading
We’re recycling potato skins to make prebiotics: here’s why that’s good for your gut – and the planet
Mjaud/shutterstock It’s an unbelievable tragedy that a third of the world’s food is wasted. To put that in perspective, it would take an area the size of China to grow that much food – and if food waste were a country it would be the world’s third-largest greenhouse gas emitter.Continue Reading
Ukraine Recap: the origins of Putin’s war – and why it’s not gone to plan
It’s just over a week since the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, sent his war machine into Ukraine with the aim of toppling the government of Volodymyr Zelensky, “denazifying and demilitarising” the country and sending the bloodiest of messages to Nato about its expansion into eastern Europe. Things have since movedContinue Reading
Arsenal news LIVE: Manager of the Month, Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal, Saka contract UPDATE, linked with Lang
Morning Arsenal fans Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Robert Lewandowski as the star’s future remains up in the air. The 33-year-old Polish striker has less than 18 months left on his deal at Bayern Munich. He could leave for nothing in June 2023 or, if the Bundesliga giants decideContinue Reading
Iceland Bets on Herd Immunity
The island nation’s government joins several other European countries in dropping Covid restrictions—but not everyone is sure the timing’s right.Continue Reading
Happy New Year, Wassail and Welcome back!
A Happy New Year to you all and I certainly hope you have had a great holiday period! We didn’t travel anywhere this year, so had time to just enjoy being in Devon. Did anyone else catch Wandering Tiger’s fantastic Christmas show “Humbug!”? Such a joy and full of festiveContinue Reading
Plymouth MP condemns Putin and calls on “Janner spirit” to support Ukrainian humanitarian charities
Luke Pollard, Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, has condemned Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine as a “dark day for peace”, encouraging people in Plymouth to donate to a charities to support the humanitarian crisis if they can. The United Nations Refugee Agency says that more than 100,000Continue Reading
Keyham’s Law: Law to ban shotguns in homes introduced to Parliament after shooting
A new law will be discussed in Parliament with the aim to ban the keeping of pump-action shotguns in homes, after the tragic shooting in Keyham in Plymouth in August 2021. Luke Pollard, the MP representing Keyham, will be introducing a law called the Firearms and Hate Crime Bill, to Parliament on WednesdayContinue Reading
Arsenal face disappointment in Ajax ace Noussair Mazraoui transfer chase
ARSENAL’S desire to recruit Ajax defender Noussair Mazraoui has been dealt a major setback after reports claim he isn’t interested in a Premier League transfer. The 24-year-old right-back has only got six months left on his contract with the Dutch giants. 1 Ajax ace Mazraoui has dealt Arsenal’s hopes ofContinue Reading
Help for Ukraine’s fleeing refugees shows the power of support when the political will is there
In the days since Russia invaded Ukraine, over a million people have fled the country. The UN refugee agency estimates upwards of four million will be displaced by the conflict. The European response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis shows how generous states can be when put to the test. InContinue Reading