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The taxi driver

2026-05-15 18:01:00

Photo of a bald man with a beard smiling, indoors with striped curtains in the background.

Jenny has early onset dementia, and she’s taken a shine to Tony, a fellow care home resident. Jenny’s husband seems nonplussed

- Video by Live Theatre

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Talk to strangers

2026-05-15 18:00:00

Two older women sitting on a bench, smiling at each other, one holding a book.

A new book examines the benefits of chatting with people we don’t know – from mood boosts to a greater sense of belonging

- by Hannah Seo

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Music speaks louder than words through what it leaves unsaid

2026-05-14 18:00:00

Black and white photo of a conductor in a white jumper gesturing with a baton, partially visible orchestra member in foreground.

The ineffable in music resides in the gap between saying and not saying. Music neither states nor conceals. It hints

- by Elena Gigante

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How to navigate your menopause

2026-05-13 18:00:00

Photo of a woman with a mug gazing out a window, seated on a pink chair near a lake with trees in the background.

From coping with hot flushes to understanding brain fog, there’s plenty you can do to help yourself through menopause

- by Caroline Gurvich & Rachel Furey

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Awkward

2026-05-12 18:01:00

Animated scene of a man and woman with exaggerated limbs in front of a dark, abstract background.

Went for a hug when they offered a handshake? This delightful animation reminds us we’re never alone in our awkwardness

- Directed by Nata Metlukh

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True resilience is not about bouncing back

2026-05-12 18:00:00

Hands holding an injured leg with a white bandage, suggesting pain or support for the joint.

I hate talk of resilience: it places an expectation on people to return to how they were. That’s not how real recovery works

- by Philip T Starks

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