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Higher risk of dementia for middle-aged people living alone

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:28:50 +0100

Middle-aged people living alone have twice the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in later life compared with married or cohabiting people - while being widowed or divorced in mid-life carries three times the risk, according to a new study.

£5.4 billion of means-tested benefits go unclaimed

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:43:46 +0100

Up to £5.4 billion worth of means-tested benefits went unclaimed last year - renewing calls for an overhaul of the system.

Billy Paul asks 'Am I Black Enough for You'?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:25:43 +0100

If the name Billy Paul doesn’t immediately spring to mind, writes our film reviewer Joyce Glasser, the title of his biggest hit from the 1970s, ‘Me and Mrs Jones’ probably will. This interesting documentary by Swedish director Goran Hugo Olsson tells us what happened to the one-hit wonder.

Win top price tickets to see Hairspray- the Musical!

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:48:34 +0100

Hairspray welcomes Brian Conley, superstar of stage and screen, into the role of Edna Turnblad from 27 July.

As you’ve never seen him before, Brian Conley is guaranteed to amaze and amuse as Tracy’s big, blonde and beautiful mother. On the 27th July, Hairspray also welcomes to the cast Chloe Hart in her West End debut as the new Tracy Turnblad and Wicked’s Liam Tamne taking over the role of Link Larkin. An exciting new line-up for London’s happiest, funniest and sunniest show!

Meet our Mature Ladies searching for companions

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:06:14 +0100

Looking for friendship....or possibly more? We have over 150 Mature Connections lady members from all over the country waiting to hear from you .

‘The care system is crumbling’

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:41:27 +0100

Charities and campaigners are warning of a meltdown in care provision for older people unless decisive action is taken soon. By Mature Times editor Tony Watts.

'West Side Story'......and what a story!

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:05:50 +0100

Kate Morley reviews the 50th Anniversary production of one of the most

successful

musicals of all time.

Gentlemen searching for companions

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Why sit alone when someone out there would love to be in touch with you? If you're looking for friendship... or possibly more.. then read on to view messages posted by our Mature Connections gentlemen.

Edward de Bono urges you to 'Think! Before it's Too Late'

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:05:47 +0100

How we think, why we think that way and how, using simple techniques, we can think better - by the world famous creative thinking guru

• Edward de Bono is the pre-eminent expert on the concept of creative thought

• De Bono’s ground-breaking research and innovative teachings have been widely adopted in both the academic and business worlds

• A consistent bestseller, de Bono has over 2 million books in print

• Think! offers a powerful and timely message for all those looking to enhance their personal creativity

New 'Patient Packs' help to cut infection risks

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:27:04 +0100

Luton and Dunstable NHS Foundation Trust has launched the UK’s first Patient Admittance Pack to help cut healthcare associated infection rates (HCAI) - and the pack has been so successful that it recently won the prestigious 2009 Innovation Competition for the East of England NHS in the category of Infection Control.

New report says prostate cancer treatment "could have fewer side effects"

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:50:48 +0100

A new report suggests that High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound (HIFU) to treat men with localised prostate cancer could have fewer side effects than conventional treatments.

Call to scrap England’s “shameful” prescription charge

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:29:03 +0100

The prescription charge in England is a tax in all but name - an unfair one at that - and should be axed, says Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB) in an article published in BMJ online.

Discover your own voice with a creative writing course

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:42:38 +0100

Tony Watts, MT editor, has just added three more dates for 2010 to his 'creative writing' course programme. If you love to write, want to write, or just want to be a better writer, then this course might just be for you, as he explains.

Join a property webchat with Sarah Beeny on Thursday 9th July at 1p.m.

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:34:36 +0100

Falling house prices and a shortage of mortgages have scuppered the plans of many first-time buyers, homeowners and property developers. Whether you’re struggling to get onto the housing ladder, can’t decide if now is a good time to sell, or are wondering what improvements will add most value to your home, property expert Sarah Beeny, together with moneysupermarket.com is here to help.

Your Stars for the week 3rd - 10th July

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:28:08 +0100

Your weekly Stars, brought to you by Tricia.