11 months ago
It was during the Christmas holidays 14 years ago, and George, who is now a first-year student and basketball standout at Eckerd College, was in kindergarten at a Tampa elementary school. He had gotten quite a few toys underneath the tree that year, but then he learned of a family with several children who wouldn’t have a Christmas. So George asked his parents if he could give his toys to the family. “It kind of went from there,” he says now.
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12 months ago
A Turkish doctor selling weight-loss "holidays" abroad told an undercover BBC reporter to gain weight so she could have gastric sleeve surgery.
Dr Ogün Erşen told the reporter to "eat some snacks" so she could increase her body mass index (BMI) to qualify for his weight loss surgery.
The BBC reporter had a BMI of 24.4, which is within the healthy weight range.
"You must eat, eat. Eat something and reach 30," Dr Ersen said.
The reporter gave the weight-loss clinic information which would have meant her BMI was 29 but she was not weighed and no medical checks were carried out during
Dr Ogün Erşen told the reporter to "eat some snacks" so she could increase her body mass index (BMI) to qualify for his weight loss surgery.
The BBC reporter had a BMI of 24.4, which is within the healthy weight range.
"You must eat, eat. Eat something and reach 30," Dr Ersen said.
The reporter gave the weight-loss clinic information which would have meant her BMI was 29 but she was not weighed and no medical checks were carried out during
Weight-loss surgeon told patient to 'eat, eat, eat' - BBC News
Turkish surgeon Ogün Erşen told an undercover BBC reporter she could qualify for gastric sleeve surgery if she ate "some snacks".
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-67949149
12 months ago
When the UK is shivering with winter weather, the Canary Islands are enjoying average temperatures of 20C, making it an ideal time for families with young children to jet off for a splash of sunshine.
And that, paired up with £240 off all Jet2holidays* for a family of four with a myJet2 account, means you can now enjoy even better value on your family break.
'I wouldn't normally book to go on holiday out of season,' explains Pilates teacher and mum of two Victoria Lamm.
'But when it's colder and darker here, somehow a holiday feels like even more of a treat.'
Victoria and her par
And that, paired up with £240 off all Jet2holidays* for a family of four with a myJet2 account, means you can now enjoy even better value on your family break.
'I wouldn't normally book to go on holiday out of season,' explains Pilates teacher and mum of two Victoria Lamm.
'But when it's colder and darker here, somehow a holiday feels like even more of a treat.'
Victoria and her par
Lovely Lanzarote! Why the Canary Islands offer holiday bliss for little ones - and their parents! | Daily Mail Online
From welcoming restaurants to endless activities, this holiday provided plenty of sun, fun and new experiences.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-12863455/Lovely-Lanzarote-Canary-Islands-offer-holiday-bliss-little-ones-parents.html
12 months ago
After all that rich food and dessert over the holidays, you might be feeling sluggish, bloated, and in need of a real reboot. A detox or cleanse can be just what you need to hit the reset
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12 months ago