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Jan 16, 2025 | 
silversneakers.com | Sydney Shaw
The days are getting shorter. Use these tips to be ready for any mood shift that comes in with the cold. Daylight isn’t the only thing that’s in shorter supply these days. For many, sunny dispositions can also slide this time of year. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that occurs in a seasonal pattern, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). An estimated 10 million Americans experience SAD, according to a report in Psychology Today.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
salfordnow.co.uk | Sydney Shaw
A walking sports programme designed to help those with dementia improve physical and mental wellbeing, has been launched in Salford. The campaign that was organised in 2022 by Age UK Salford when they partnered with Foundation 92, was set up to help older people in the community. It has been launched to encourage those with dementia to be active, with the hope of improving physical and mental wellbeing.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
salfordnow.co.uk | Sydney Shaw
Salford Red Devils look ahead to their clash in the Super League playoff game this Friday. The match that will be contested against Leigh Leopards will be a fiery game, with the Red Devils set to smash their attendance record for the fixture. Ahead of the fixture, half back Chris Atkin reassured fans this week following their previous defeat.
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Aug 25, 2024 | 
liverpoolecho.co.uk | Katie Westwood |Sydney Shaw
Catherine de Leon has given the ECHO a potted history of her journey into the world of spirituality and divinationOn Merseyside, if you're looking for a fortune teller, you don't have to look very far. You can find them at psychic nights in pubs, in festivals and fayres, or you can book a private seances in people's homes.
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Aug 24, 2024 | 
liverpoolecho.co.uk | Sydney Shaw |Christopher Megrath
Another new pizzeria is on its way in September which has spurred on a 'name change' for the street among ECHO readersBold Street is famed for its massive selection of international cuisine. There are Mexican, Vietnamese, Turkish and Korean restaurants along with classic takeaways featuring burgers, fish and chips, and everything else you could possibly imagine. If there's one place in Liverpool to settle a craving it's on Bold Street.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
liverpoolecho.co.uk | Sydney Shaw
Creamfields lineup for Saturday, August 24 includes Calvin Harris, Chase & Status, and Hybrid MindsCreamfields is back with another huge lineup for their annual festival, which is taking place in the Daresbury countryside from Thursday, August 22, until Sunday, August 25. The festival typically hosts over 80,000 fans over three days, including those who travel from all over the world to take part.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
liverpoolecho.co.uk | Andy Durrant |Sydney Shaw
The bright green van has been parked in the same spot for a decade but no-one knew whose it was or why it was there, until nowThe mystery of a green van that has become something of a local landmark has been solved at last. For years locals and passers-by have been wondering who the van belongs to and why it appears to never move from its parked position on Montgomery Way, just off West Derby Road in Everton.
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
liverpoolecho.co.uk | Sydney Shaw
Merseyside Police's former HQ occupies a prominent position in the city centre, so what should happen to it? Merseyside Police's former headquarters has been put up for sale. Canning Place was the force's base for more than 40 years, and occupies a prominent position in the city centre, sitting next to Liverpool ONE and opposite the Albert Dock. As news of its sale was announced, people are beginning to wonder what could happen to the building, and the land on which it sits.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
silversneakers.com | Sydney Shaw
High-tech tools can help you maintain your independence. Here’s how to use it to boost your health and make your daily life easier. Ever wished that you could control the temperature in your home while you’re lying sick in bed? How about checking at a glance to see if your blood sugar, heart rate, or blood pressure are in the right zone? Thanks to smart technology, now you can. Tech can feel confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming for people who’ve lived the majority of their lives without it.
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Apr 13, 2023 | 
silversneakers.com | Sydney Shaw
Flex your muscles and your brain with this easy workout that combines cardio and strength-training elements in fun, new ways. It isn’t just your muscles that get a workout when you hit the gym or set out on a brisk walk. Exercise benefits every part of your body — and your brain is no exception. “There’s no doubt that our brains work best when we move,” says Sharlyn Green, a SilverSneakers Master Trainer and a certified yoga teacher.
