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Eating dairy can cut the risk of suffering a stroke by up to ten per cent, new research suggests

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Eating cheese, yoghurt and milk can cut the risk of suffering a stroke by up to ten per cent, new research suggests Research suggests consuming more dairy products cuts stroke risk in later life Study shows 200g of fruit and vegetables a day cut ischaemic stroke risk by 13% Those who ate more eggs were … Read more

Ten tips for buy-to-let: Essential advice for property investment

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Ten tips for buy-to-let: the essential advice for property investors Our buy-to-let guide explains the essentials of property investment Regularly update guide explains how to assess investments and make a profit Learn about the best locations to invest in property, buy-to-let mortgages, rental yields and what tax changes mean for landlords and investors  By Simon … Read more

Nine out of ten homes will see council tax rise by up to £70 a year as funding is slashed

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Council tax bills will rise by an inflation-busting average of £70-a-year from April despite authorities saying social care and waste collection services will be slashed by £19.1bn The average bill for a band D property will go up to £1,889 a £70 increase Comes as many local resources are being cut across communities in the UK  … Read more

Simple urine test could help diagnose bladder cancer TEN YEARS before symptoms appear

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Simple urine test could help diagnose bladder cancer TEN YEARS before symptoms appear by detecting genetic mutations Detection of bladder cancer is usually very poor and tests are invasive International researchers tested a simple blood test on 131 people in Iran Almost half who developed bladder cancer could be spotted 10 years in advance In … Read more

Ten popular 1980s and 1990s cars that could soon be extinct

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Some popular cars that were a mainstay on Britain’s roads in the 1980s and 1990s are extremely close to extinction, according to new research. Models including the Lada Riva, Alfa Romeo 146 and Fiat Uno – all of which were stalwarts in the eighties and nineties – are starting to dwindle, Driver and Vehicle Licencing … Read more

Ten of the world’s lesser-known romantic places to celebrate Valentine’s Day from Ukraine to Mexico

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If you don’t want to mark your match-up the same way as every other loved-up pair for Valentine’s Day, pay close attention. Here we’ve rounded up ten of the lesser-known places linked to love around the globe, from bizarre kissing statues in Georgia to the I Love You Wall in Paris. The Tunnel of Love, Klevan, … Read more

BEAUTY KNOW HOW: Our Beauty Director’s top ten for 2020 

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I’m seriously impressed with all these launches – and I know you will be, too These are game-changers: they really do give results The mascara: Maybelline Falsies Lash Lift Mascara, £9.99, superdrug.com Seriously lash-enhancing stuff, this gives an instant lift and curl that lasts – according to the brand it was tested against salon lashes … Read more

From cancer to stroke, the past ten years have seen astounding advances in medical science

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Breakthrough cancer therapies, life-saving stroke procedures and ‘rebooted’ donor hearts — these are just a few of the medical advances over the past decade that are transforming our health. The past ten years have been a particularly special time for healthcare thanks to advances in technology, says Professor Andrew Goddard, president of the Royal College … Read more

The bee’s knees of British B&Bs! Ten incredible lodges from around England, Scotland and Wales 

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B&Bs are perfect for the millions of us who enjoy this singularly British way of staying a night or two away from home. It all comes down to being treated as guests, not clients. True, B&Bs all over Britain have had a fight on their hands in recent times, with budget hotel chains making inroads … Read more