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And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves… Luke 10:30 Some of the saddest victims of crime include cases where people have been betrayed or taken advantage of by one of their own family members. One victim lost thousands of pounds to someone with whom they...

When did you last see your GP, and for how long did that appointment last?  According to a recent international study of 10 high-income countries, British patients are given the shortest GP appointments and are also the least likely to see a doctor in person. The Health Foundation found that Britain has the shortest appointment...

Take care of your friendships, and they will take care of you. A recent study has found that if, in later life, you enjoy your friends on a regular and frequent basis, then the joy that they bring you may even halve your risk of death within five years. The book of Proverbs (27:9) compares...

The best ways of staying fit and healthy may be different from what you thought. Here are some fitness dictats which were originally based more on marketing than on science. Walk 10,000 steps a day: This goal has been a popular mantra for years, and it has even been adopted by the World Health Organisation....

 A number of apps which offer to keep an eye on your pet are also recording the login details and locations of YOU. Such is the finding of a recent study. It seems that many tech companies which offer smart collars, GPS trackers, and wearable cameras for pets, may also be creating cyber security risks...

Do some common noises really bother you? If you hate everyday sounds like chewing, sniffing and even moderate breathing, then you may be among the one in every five people in Britain who suffer from misophonia. In the first study of its kind, researchers from King’s College London and University of Oxford have discovered that...

If you drive, you already know this: the potholes are getting worse. Some experts have warned that one in five of our roads will be undriveable in the next five years, unless we get to grips with the crisis. In its recent annual survey on the state of the country’s roads, the Asphalt Industry Alliance...

You can do this at home, leading up to Easter! Holiday woes National Stop Snoring Week 18th to 22nd April A surprising reason for suffering depression in later life Have a drink. Have two drinks! 14 conversations to have with your neighbours at a King’s Coronation street party Don’t miss out on your sleep strong>Hedgehogs...

Why not put a small cross in your front window as Lent draws to a close, and Easter Week approaches? You can use a Palm cross or a wooden one.  A cross is a visible reminder of the death of Jesus, and the Christian meaning of Easter and Resurrection.

For He will command his angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways… Psalm 91:11 You probably have been thinking and planning your holidays since Boxing Day! The travel industry has been having a very difficult time following Covid-19 and increased costs. How do you protect yourself, so you do not lose money...

Do you love and also live with someone who snores? Then you will know how difficult it can be at times. Snoring can put great strain on the health and relationship of both partners. For this reason, the British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association (BSSAA) runs the National Stop Snoring Week, to encourage people to...

If you are exposed to air pollution over a period of many years, you may suffer from depression in later life. Such are the findings of a recent study carried out by a team at Harvard University. It found a correlation between the risk of developing a mental health problem and the amount of time...