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A shocking history of sexual bigotry

Until relatively recently even consensual homosexual sex was a crime in the UK – and the US viewed homosexuality as ‘an illness’ as late...

How to actually enjoy some exercise at Christmas!

A home-based workout routine that is fun and allows guilt-free drinking and eating is explained by personal trainer Mel Mitchell. This time of year, it...

Are you SAD?

Studies have shown 29% adults experience symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) at this time of year. Dee Swinton from Dorset MIND has some...

8 ways to enjoy the festive season without feeling guilty

Oddly, Christmas dinner is probably one of the healthiest meals we eat all year – mainly because it’s made from scratch, contains highly nutritious...

Keep it all moving

Simple mobility is a really important aspect of being healthy - but it is an area often neglected in a regular exercise routine. I am...

Your winter wellness checklist

Much has been written this year about keeping our immune systems in good condition, and it is something I’m asked about regularly in clinic....

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An exciting yet sad move for Team TB

After 18 months at the Fox-Pitt yard in Sturminster Newton, eventer Toots Bartlett is moving home (just over the border into Somerset!) It’s been a...

Sir Tom Stoppard, 1937-2025

PLAYWRIGHT Sir Tom Stoppard, who was born in the former Czechoslovakia in 1937, has died at the age of 88. A statement from United...