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Clever uses for oats – Silversurfers

Sally - Silversurfer's EditorJanuary 8, 2026

Porridge oats can be used for so much more than just a hearty breakfast dish. There are dozens of clever uses for oats to try around the home. Here are some of our favourites. Absorb smells Oats can help absorb unwelcome smells from your fridge or freezer. Blitz oats in your food processor into a […]

Why my period made my gambling addiction worse

Claire JonesJanuary 7, 2026

BBC Abbie Harvey says her urge to gamble was worse during parts of her menstrual cycle Abbie Harvey’s gambling addiction was so severe that she could not drive for 20 minutes without pulling over to bet – and felt the urge became worse just before and during her period. “To get over being emotional, I […]

Peter's Gardening Tips for January 2026 – Silversurfers

Peter MillsJanuary 7, 2026

December was particularly mild, but the forecast for the coming week is extremely cold with several weather warnings for snow and ice, so do take care. Spending time outside in the garden is a great boost for our mental health despite the weather – “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.” This […]

3 ultimate smoothie bowl recipes – Silversurfers

Lisa LawrensonJanuary 7, 2026

Smoothie bowls are all about combining tantalising flavours and nourishing ingredients, giving you the perfect way to kick-start your day or indulge in a delightful treat anytime you fancy. Berry Blast Smoothie Bowl First, we have the Berry Blast Smoothie Bowl, a medley of frozen bananas and mixed berries. Topped with a generous sprinkle of […]

Seville Orange Marmalade Recipe – Silversurfers

Sally LockJanuary 7, 2026

They’re here. You can’t miss them. Or at least you shouldn’t. Look out for the boxes heaped high with glorious, knobbly, thick-skinned oranges shining brightly in the winter gloom … not just any oranges – Seville oranges. There is a small window in January when Seville oranges are readily available in the shops to buy, […]

The best of Sir Rod Stewart playlist – Silversurfers

Sally - Silversurfer's EditorJanuary 7, 2026

With a career spanning more than six decades and more than 100 million records sold worldwide, and a recentKnighthood, Sir RodStewart remains one of the most successful and beloved British musicians of all time. The London-born singer turns 81 this week and still continues to produce hit records that appeal to fans of all ages. […]

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Does your metabolism really slow as you age? – Silversurfers

The Press AssociationJanuary 7, 2026

Many of us attribute gradual weight gain in middle age and beyond to a slow metabolism, but to what extent is this assumption true? In a world flooded with health advice and ever-changing diet trends, we consulted Mr Matyas Fehervari, consultant bariatric surgeon at Nuffield Health who work extensively with metabolic issues, to cut through […]

Remembering the Big Freeze of 1963 – Silversurfers

Melina - Assistant EditorJanuary 7, 2026

The winter of 1962-63 was the coldest snap of weather in the UK since 1740. The Met Office recorded temperatures plummeting as low as minus 20 degrees, with blizzards, snowdrifts, and lakes and rivers freezing over. The Big Freeze, as it came to be known, began on Boxing Day 1962 with heavy snowfall and went […]

Jesy Nelson campaigns for all babies to get test for muscle disease SMA

Ian YoungsJanuary 7, 2026

Ian YoungsCulture reporter PA Media Singer Jesy Nelson has pledged to “fight as much as I can” to get all babies tested for a rare muscle disease at birth, after revealing that her twin daughters had been diagnosed with the condition. At the weekend, the former Little Mix star said her seven-month-old girls have Spinal […]

Should weight loss jabs be available for all? – Silversurfers Speakers Corner

Sally - Silversurfer's EditorJanuary 7, 2026

Once confined to diabetes clinics, weight-loss injections have gone mainstream. Celebrities praise them, pharmacies advertise them, and demand is booming. But should these jabs be available to everyone who wants them via the NHS? Cost is the main flashpoint. These drugs don’t come cheap — often hundreds of pounds per month privately — putting them […]

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Clever uses for oats – Silversurfers

Why my period made my gambling addiction worse

Peter's Gardening Tips for January 2026 – Silversurfers

3 ultimate smoothie bowl recipes – Silversurfers

Seville Orange Marmalade Recipe – Silversurfers

The best of Sir Rod Stewart playlist – Silversurfers

Does your metabolism really slow as you age? – Silversurfers

Remembering the Big Freeze of 1963 – Silversurfers

Jesy Nelson campaigns for all babies to get test for muscle disease SMA

Should weight loss jabs be available for all? – Silversurfers Speakers Corner

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