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Travel > Cruising Port of call: Budapest Michael Edwards continues his sojourn up the Danube as the A-ROSA arrives in the historical Hungarian city, Budapest. Read more	0	18th Nov 2019 Michael Edwards
What's on > Film Marriage Story Laurence Green reviews Marriage Story and finds an absorbing, balanced and moving movie about breaking up, while trying to keep it together. Read more	0	15th Nov 2019 Laurence Green
Health Teeth: Dental health over 50 As dental health improves, the generation now reaching their 40s and 50s will have received more dentistry than their children at the same age. Read more	0	14th Nov 2019 50connect editorial
Food & Drink > Recipes Brussels sprout, chestnut and sage risotto Sprouts are divisive let's be honest, but this delightful risotto medley will win over even the most ardent Brussels dodgers. Read more	0	14th Nov 2019 50connect editorial
Health > General Health How can you improve your sleep in the winter months? To fight off winter tiredness getting enough undisturbed sleep is vital. Here, Rob Hobson explains ways you can tune your body for restful nights. Read more	0	14th Nov 2019 Rob Hobson
Finance A cashless society As countries move toward a cashless society, opportunities exist for smart investments. Peter McGahan explains. Read more	0	14th Nov 2019 Peter McGahan
Health > General Health 10 things you shouldn't hide from your GP and why While small health changes may seem insignificant to you, they may help identify more serious issues. Dr Riccardo Di Cuffa explains why. Read more	0	12th Nov 2019 Riccardo Di Cuffa
What's on > Theatre On Bear Ridge Rhys Ifans and Rakie Ayola conjure a tone of impending doom in this intriguing post apocalyptic drama, but despite their committed performances the result is cold, woolly and unmoving. Read more	0	11th Nov 2019 Laurence Green
Travel > Cruising Vienna’s imperial grandeur The A-ROSA Donna cruises through the Danube’s glorious history. Michael Edwards savours the culture and the cuisine. Read more	0	11th Nov 2019 Michael Edwards
Health > Nutrition 10 things you might not know about unhealthy eating We all have our eating vices - the guilty treats we use as a pick me up, but have you ever questioned why we fall back on them or what the consequences are? Dr Riccardo Di Cuffa reveals all. Read more	1	5th Nov 2019 Riccardo Di Cuffa
What's on > Theatre The Antipodes A journey to the centre of America's dark heart is provided by Annie Baker in her latest play The Antipodes (Dorfman Theatre at the National) which is also directed by Baker, together with Chloe Lamford. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	5th Nov 2019 Laurence Green
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Vegan sweet potato and coconut soup with sweet potato chips Get inspired for World Vegan Month (1-30 November) with this deliciously warming, moreish spiced soup, beautifully garnished with crisp sweet potato chips and freshly grated coconut. Read more	0	4th Nov 2019 50connect editorial
Finance How would negative interest rates impact me? Trade wars, economic slowdowns and lack of market confidence are paving the way for negative interest rate policy and it is those at the bottom who will feel its impact more than most. Read more	0	4th Nov 2019 Peter McGahan
Travel > Europe Beautiful Seville A weekend away with old friends in Seville that I booked ages ago in the January British Airways sale ended up being a foodie extravaganza. Read more	0	4th Nov 2019 mars webb
Home & Lifestyle > Pets Famous voices speak up for working animals overseas in new film for charity SPANA New film aims to raise awareness of the lives of working animals overseas by showing the solidarity of our own sniffer dogs, police horses and sheepdogs on strike. Read more	1	1st Nov 2019 50connect editorial
Finance > News & Views Negative interest rates Peter McGahan looks at why some economies are hedging towards negative interest rate policies and what it could mean for savers and investors. Read more	0	28th Oct 2019 Peter McGahan
Health > Nutrition Seven ways to lower cholesterol with diet Rob Hobson registered nutritionist at Healthspan shows how we can reduce our cholesterol by eating the right kind of foods. Read more	1	28th Oct 2019 Rob Hobson
Travel > Cruising Cruising the romantic Rhine Valley on CroisiEurope’s MS Lafayette David Powell takes a river cruise onboard one of CroisiEurope’s fabulous river ships. Read more	1	25th Oct 2019 David Powell
Home & Lifestyle > Home Improvements Homeowners get set for winter Homeowners should prepare their properties for the wilds of winter and sort out any outstanding maintenance jobs ahead of wetter, colder weather. Read more	1	21st Oct 2019 50connect editorial
Travel > Europe Albi - so typically French Heading south into France’s Occitanie region, Michael Edwards discovers a city proud of its heritage. Read more	0	21st Oct 2019 Michael Edwards
What's on BFI London Film Festival 2019 Laurence Green selects his choices for the best films at BFI London Film Festival 2019. Read more	1	21st Oct 2019 Laurence Green
Finance > Property Property investment fund opportunity? Property funds have been under the spotlight for some time but with continued Brexit uncertainty do opportunities bring value for money? Peter McGahan tells all. Read more	0	17th Oct 2019 Peter McGahan
Health > General Health What you need to know about statins Statins are among the most widely prescribed drugs for countering LDL and HDL cholesterol levels and managing the conditions of people with cardiovascular disease. Dr Sarah Brewer reveals all you need to know about statins. Read more	0	17th Oct 2019 Gareth Hargreaves
Home & Lifestyle Reconnect with old schoolmates A new website is helping log lost school friends reconnect and share memories. Read more	3	16th Oct 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Falafel Falafel is perfect for a light lunch or supper. Don't worry that they are deep fried, heart-healthy rape seed or avocado oil will help keep the fat content down. Read more	0	16th Oct 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Why organic gardening? If you're thinking of adopting an organic gardening method, now is the time of year to be doing your prep. Here, Gavin and Paula Atkinson make a case for why you dig in. Read more	0	15th Oct 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle Future-proof your home now and live with peace of mind More people are turning to the new-generation of domestic lift as a solution to future-proof their homes and maintain their independence in later life. Read more	6	14th Oct 2019 50connect Promotions
Travel > Around The UK South coast getaround A weekend driving the South Downs and Sussex coast makes for a perfect autumn short break. Read more	0	14th Oct 2019 Gareth Hargreaves
Health > Your gifts in Wills power tomorrow's break throughs The British Heart Foundation funds research to beat the world’s biggest killers. Gifts in Wills make up half of the BHF income, it's thanks to them we're able to have the long term investment to keep research going to beat heart and circulatory diseases and their risk factors. Read more	0	11th Oct 2019 British Heart Foundation
Home & Lifestyle How to combat loneliness as you get older Loneliness and social isolation is a growing problem as more of the baby boomer generation get older, but as Jamie Turnbull explains there are many ways to beat it. Read more	0	10th Oct 2019 Jamie Turnbull