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Are you over 60 and getting divorced?

2015-11-14 15:43:52

Are you over 60 and getting divorced? Are you over 60 and getting divorced? , you’re not alone,figures released by The Office for National Statistics (ONS) illustrate that even though divorce as a whole is falling divorce rates in the over 60’s is on the rise. The research suggests the increase in "silver splitters" is largely down to increasing life expectancy, with couples now realising just how many years they may have ahead of them driving them to this difficult...Read more

Strong link between health and relationships

Strong link between health and relationships If you’ve witnessed at first hand a loved one who’s battled back from ill health, a new report indicates that the chances of a successful recovery may well lie in your relationship as much as your medical care? As published by Relate (the UK's largest provider of relationship support) a new study by Duke University in the United States suggests a link between relationship breakdown and heart attacks.Helen Undy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager...Read more

First guideline on menopause from The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

2015-11-13 22:39:46

NICE issues first guideline on menopause to stop women suffering in silence More than a million women could benefit from the first NICE clinical guideline on diagnosing and managing menopause. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published wide-ranging recommendations for the NHS on the support, information and treatments needed to address the often debilitating symptoms that women suffer. The guideline covers determining if menopause has started, the drug and non-drug treatment options that help with physical...Read more

Triumph Bonneville – Reborn.

Triumph Bonneville - Reborn. The newTriumph Bonneville T120 and T120 Black Timeless icons, beautifully evolved. • The timeless style and iconic character of the original Bonneville is reborn in the classy and authentic Bonneville T120 and effortlessly cool T120 Black. Both crafted to the highest standard of detailing, quality and finish, matched by the capability and performance of a truly modern classic. • Powered by the all-new 1200cc ‘high torque’ Bonneville engine, fed by beautiful authentically styled twin throttle bodies....Read more

Potholes driving you bonkers?

If you are a road user then you may wish to pencil this date in your diary, streetrepairs.co.uk is launching the second national pothole day on the 15th of January 2016. This pothole initiative is again being co-ordinated by Colin Mahoney owner of the award winning Street Repairs website. Colin said “after the success of the 2015 #NationalPotholeDay campaign many thousands of our followers and supporters have asked us to highlight the seriousness of this major problem yet again, social...Read more

Fatoush

Fatoush light lunch or supper This crisp crunchy Lebanese salad tossed with a tangy lemon and sumac dressing is traditionally made with toasted pitta breads, but broken tortilla chips taste even better. Prep: 15 minutes Serves 4 1/2 iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces ½ cucumber, partly peeled, quartered, deseeded, sliced 110 g (4 oz) trimmed radishes, thinly sliced 1 green pepper, halved, deseeded, diced 2 tomatoes, diced 3 spring onions, thinly sliced 15 g (1/2 oz) flat leafed parsley,...Read more

Manomasa Sliders

Manomasa Sliders Makes 10 • 500g minced beef • 4 spring onions, finely sliced • 3 tbsp. Fresh coriander, chopped • 1 medium egg, beaten • 2 bags of Manomasa Manchego & Green Olive tortilla chips, crushed • 1 tbsp. oil • 4 slices of cheese • 10 slider buns • Lettuce, Sliced tomatoes to serve Place the mince in a large bowl then add the spring onions, coriander and egg, stir well to mix. Now mix in the crushed...Read more

Minted Beetroot and Feta Dip

Minted Beetroot and Feta Dip Starter or snack If you have a food processor or stick blender this vibrant coloured dip can be blitzed together in minutes. Beetroot is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fibre, energy boosting natural sugars and body building protein, no wonder it is regarded as a superfood. Prep 15 minutes Serves 4 250 g (9 oz) pack cooked beetroot in natural juices 11/2 teaspoons harissa spice paste 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar Salt and freshly ground...Read more

Manomasa Fish Tacos

Manomasa Fish Tacos Makes about 12 • 150g Tomatillo SalsaManomasa chips, plus extra to serve • 250g firm white fish • 40g plain flour • 1 large egg beaten • Oil for deep frying • Red & white cabbage finely shredded to serve • Lime wedges Crush the Manomasa chips and place in a freezer bag. Slice the fish thinly before dusting lightly with plain flour. Dip each piece in the beaten egg before coating with the crushed chips by...Read more