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Banana Fritters

23rd July 202123rd July 2021 Becky W 33 Views 0 Comments banana fritters, Banana Fritters Ingredients, Banana Fritters Method, cook book, cooking, Recipe

I’m pretty sure if you could get Harry, Meghan and a few of his family members in one room, and

Health Lifestyle

Sleep and Well-being

22nd July 202122nd July 2021 Becky W 33 Views 0 Comments General Health, mental health, Sleep, Sleep Science, UK Sleep Council, well being

Sleep – A Natural Well-being ElixirOne of the most damaging myths of the 21st century is that productivity can be

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You Could Get Paid £1,000 To Eat Ice-Cream. The Catch? Go Sugar-Free

8th July 20218th July 2021 Karen 34 Views 0 Comments get paid to eat ice-cream, ice-cream, sugar-free

If your idea of heaven is tucking into a tub of ice cream, then this could be the job for you.

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Man Cured Of Leprosy Calls For An End To The ‘L Word’, Including ‘From The Pulpit And In Political Soundbites’

30th June 202130th June 2021 Karen 177 Views 0 Comments Leprosy, Leprosy Mission, political

A man cured of leprosy has called time on the ‘L word’ including ‘from the pulpit and in political soundbites’.

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Doctor Who Had a Stroke Calls For More Research To Help Rebuild Survivors’ Lives

30th June 202130th June 2021 Karen 127 Views 0 Comments stroke, stroke association, stroke awareness, stroke research

The Stroke Association, the UK’s leading stroke charity, has announced the top 10 priorities for stroke research, uncovered by a rigorous study involving stroke survivors,

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BAME voices need to be heard to shape women’s healthcare

7th May 20218th May 2021 Josie McFarlane 103 Views 0 Comments BAME, BME, community, experience, government, health, NHS, survey, Wellbeing, women

Women from Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those living in the Midlands and East of England and women over 50 are being urged to respond to the government’s call for evidence to help inform the first ever women’s health strategy.

Health Inspiration Lifestyle

The Power of Hair & Scalp Detox by Verona White

1st April 202129th March 2021 Becky W 181 Views 0 Comments #Beauty, #Hair, advice, Afro, BAME, BME, Detox, help, Lifestyle, treatment, Wellbeing

Have you ever wondered why, after regular treatments, shampoos and doing all the great things to your hair, it still isn’t reacting the way you want it to?

Coronavirus Health Lifestyle News

NHS Race and Health Observatory – Pulse oximetry and racial bias

30th March 202131st March 2021 Josie McFarlane 158 Views 0 Comments BAME, BME, ethnicity, health, heart, Lifestyle, NHS Race and Health Observatory, Pulse oximetry, Racial Bias, Racism, Studies, Wellbeing

The accuracy of Pulse Oximeter readings from black and minority ethnic people could be seriously misleading, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, and need further assessment.

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Hope is on the horizon for you

29th March 202131st March 2021 Josie McFarlane 166 Views 0 Comments community, Coronavirus, hope, Life, Lifestyle, mental health, Pandemic, Support, Wellbeing

For over 30 years, Mercy Ships has partnered with sub Saharan African nations to tackle the huge injustice that is lack of access to healthcare in low-income countries.

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‘Restoration’ convalescence project – restoring lives during the pandemic

29th March 202124th March 2021 Becky W 188 Views 0 Comments community, Coronavirus, Faith, family, friends, Goals, God, help, learn, Life, Lockdown, mental health, Money, Pandemic, Religion, Support, The Bible

There is much we can do on a practical level to bring relief to the suffering. As such, I initiated a Convalescence Project called ‘Restoration’, which seeks to meet the needs of individuals recovering from the COVID-19 coronavirus, and those who are experiencing what scientists have identified as ‘Long COVID’*1.

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Better Health campaign #HelpUsHelpYou

24th March 202124th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 143 Views 0 Comments African church, BAME, Black Church, Black history, BME, campaign, change, church, community, Coronavirus, culture, food, health, healthy eating, Lockdown, NHS, nutrition, Pandemic, Weight

The last 12 months were filled with fear, confusion and great unpredictability. The greatest lesson I learned living through the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, was the importance of taking control of my health.

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Sweetbreads, Sweet bread and Sweetbread by Shana Dawn Lewis

21st March 202119th March 2021 Becky W 145 Views 0 Comments Baking, cook, Dinner, easter, family, food, friends, health eating, Lifestyle, Lockdown, Recipe, Shana Dawn Lewis, Sweetbreads, together, treat

This Easter, I have an easy but yummy traditional recipe for you that can be enjoyed all year around, but it just seems to taste extra special at Easter time.

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Black health care professionals urge public to learn the signs of lung cancer

20th March 202119th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 150 Views 0 Comments #Cancer, awareness, BAME, Black health care professionals, BME, campaign, ethnicity, health, Lung cancer, NHS

Black health care professionals are backing the latest NHS and Public Health England campaign urging people to contact their GP practice if they have a cough for three weeks or more and it isn’t COVID-19.

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Effects of Ageing on the Musculoskeletal System & Management

15th March 202115th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 200 Views 0 Comments #Fitness, Ageing, community, Exercise, health, Life, Lifestyle, Musculoskeletal System & Management, nutrition, OAP, Pensioners, Support, Wellbeing

Ageing is inevitable, with specific changes affecting the musculoskeletal system. Changes can occur to all of the musculoskeletal system. This includes the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons.