Author: Lesley Clarke

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Sponsor a Guide Dog Puppy

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (“Guide Dogs”) is one of the UK’s best-known, and best-loved, charities. Guide dogs have been bringing independence and mobility to blind and partially-sighted people for over 80...

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Beware of Heartburn Drugs

Indigestion cures can dramatically increase the risk of dementia and premature death. Extended use of popular drugs to treat heartburn, ulcers and acid reflux has been associated with an increased risk of premature death....

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Are you worried about hearing loss?

Test Your Hearing Online For Free If you are concerned about your hearing, then take Hearing Direct’s online hearing test so you can check for potential hearing loss. The test is simple, takes three...

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Alcohol is a causal factor in more than 60 medical conditions

According to Alcohol Change UK Alcohol is a causal factor in more than 60 medical conditions, including: mouth, throat, stomach, liver and breast cancers; high blood pressure, cirrhosis of the liver; and depression. Hospital admissions...

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Hollywood Celebrities call for more inclusive casting

Danny DeVito, Bryan Cranston, Mark Ruffalo and Glenn Close are among dozens of Hollywood insiders pressing the entertainment industry to become more inclusive of people with disabilities. The Hollywood bigwigs are asking studio, production...