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Should over-70s keep self-isolating? Two powerful voices, two opposing views: Yes: It shows Britain cares and is trying to protect us – Esther Rantzen, 79 When it comes to attacking ageism, and defending older people’s rights, I defy anyone to have a record more militant than mine. I can’t understand why the over-70s are complaining … Read more
Twentysomethings may have the sharpest minds but over-70s have a superior way with words, Great British Intelligence Test reveals The test was developed by the BBC and Imperial College London neuroscientists More than 250,000 Britons have already participated in the online brain study Results suggest that our problem solving abilities are at their peak in … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
How much help do YOUR neighbours need amid the coronavirus crisis? Heat map shows the areas with the most over-70s – making up nearly HALF the population in some postcodes The ONS has released a heat map showing the areas of England and Wales with the most people aged over 70 Age is one of … Read more
How much help do YOUR neighbours need amid the coronavirus crisis? Heat map shows the areas with the most over-70s – making up nearly HALF the population in some postcodes By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 13:02 GMT, 24 March 2020 | Updated: 13:05 GMT, 24 March 2020 Advertisement Neighbourhoods at highest risk … Read more