Know your jabs? Adult vaccinations

Infectious diseases, including flu and pneumonia, remain a big killer in older age-groups, in spite of modern antibiotics. Even if a disease isn’t normally fatal, like shingles, it can still cause significant pain for as long as a year.

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Annette Bening on her relationship with her kids and her parents

In 20th Century Women, Annette Bening plays Dorothea, a single mum in Seventies Santa Barbara. It’s a time of cultural revolution and rebellion, and Dorothea’s doing her best to embrace the change that’s happening – both in the wider world and at home, as her teenage son grows up.

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More Bold moves from Julian Clary

Having just returned from a late honeymoon in the Maldives, after completing a gruelling schedule which included stand-up tours in the UK and Australia, a West End panto and his own wedding, Julian Clary is hoping for a quieter year. “When you’re really tired and can barely speak to each other, the Maldives is the… Continue reading More Bold moves from Julian Clary

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Avoid the 'embarrassing parent' trap

Parents embarrassing their kids is as much a part of parenting as changing nappies or telling them off. But while the fact that mums and dads embarrass their children – and quite possibly enjoy it – hasn’t changed, it seems they’re doing it in a much more modern way.

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Feel fab at 50 and beyond

More than half a million women in Ireland and the UK will turn 50 this year – including TV favourite-turned-fitness-fanatic Davina McCall, plus Kate Garraway and Ulrika Jonsson. But far from feeling past their heyday, 82% of women are winding up, not down, as they approach this landmark birthday, according to a new survey by… Continue reading Feel fab at 50 and beyond

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Peacock's golden rules for healthy kids

Families are constantly bombarded with messages about the importance of healthy eating and maintaining an active lifestyle, so it’s not surprising that most young people know what they should be doing to stay healthy. However, research suggests that knowing what food is good for them and how much exercise to take doesn’t necessarily mean young… Continue reading Peacock's golden rules for healthy kids

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