Why to start making Plum Cake in advance

It’s the last month of the year 2021 and the countdown to a New Year has already begun. With that, it's time to begin the preparation of traditional Plum Cake as well, which everyone loves to have on Christmas eve. Typically, the preparation for Plum Cake starts 2-3 months prior to Christmas, i.e. ideally it should begin by September/October. But have you ever wondered, why this tradition is followed so?

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Meghan Markle's body language with Princess Anne is 'surprising' - 'genuine pleasure'

MEGHAN MARKLE married into the Royal Family in 2018, before subsequently stepping down as a royal just 18 months later.

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Amy Dowden: Strictly star rushed to hospital after 'unexpected flare-up' of condition

STRICTLY star Amy Dowden was rushed to hospital after experiencing a flare-up of Crohn's - a chronic condition that causes parts of the digestive system to become inflamed. Yet Strictly contestants Tom Fletcher and Sara Davies were left gobsmacked and in shock as they were the only ones around when Amy suddenly fell ill - what symptoms did she experience?

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Visceral fat: The environmental factor that could increase your body mass index by 13%

VISCERAL fat refers to lipids that encase the vital organs in the abdominal cavity. Fortunately, most of the predisposing factors for visceral fat remain modifiable. Other environmental elements, which could increase a BMI by more than 13 percent, may be trickier to evade.

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Skin Cancer: Mistake to avoid during the winter months to prevent the disease - expert

SKIN cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, with 147,000 new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed in the UK every year. Express.co.uk spoke to a skin expert about a mistake to avoid that could lead to this condition even in winter.

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Stroke: The 50p 'nutrient-dense' snack that slashes your risk by nearly 50% - major study

A STROKE is a medical emergency whereby the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Fortunately, you can minimise the risk of having a stroke by making healthy dietary decisions. One snack can slash your risk by nearly 50 percent, reported doctor Sarah Brewer, working in association with CuraLin.

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Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis’ 'groundbreaking' success inspiring therapy for children

FOR Rose Ayling-Ellis, taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing was much more than just learning to dance. The actress, who is profoundly deaf, and professional partner Giovanni Pernice have said that they already feel "like winners" after having received widespread praise amongst the deaf community. Two people who have been positively affected by Rose's Strictly journey are profoundly deaf sisters Topaz and Sadé Oram.

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Vitamin B12 deficiency: Five mental ‘effects’ it can have - 'severe' signs to look out for

VITAMIN B12 or folate deficiency anaemia can cause a wide range of symptoms. Some of these signs can show up in the way that you feel.

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The 'traditional' drink to boost the immune system first thing in the morning – tips

OMICRON cases of coronavirus are expected to rise exponentially. Highly transmissible, the risk of reinfection is also higher. Such risk, compounded by cold and flu season, means illnesses are going to be rife.

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Horoscopes: Russell Grant shares your horoscope for the first week of December

RUSSELL GRANT is an astrologer who gives Britons a look into their star signs. What is in store for you during the first full week of December?

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Solar Eclipse December horoscope: What's in store for the final Eclipse of 2021?

THE final solar eclipse of 2021 takes place on Saturday, December 4 and will have a focus on "new beginnings". What does the solar eclipse have in store for your horoscope?

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Horoscopes & love: Libra warned ‘conversation is imperative’ to ‘dissolve tensions’ today

LIBRA is the star sign that covers those born between September 23 and October 22. With Sagittarius season underway, what can Libras expect from love today and in the coming days?

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Diabetes type 2: The sign of high blood sugar on your toe that could 'lead to amputation'

UNTREATED diabetes can cause permanent damage to the feet that can render it vulnerable to gangrene. This can lead to toe amputation if left untreated.

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Omicron variant: Why WHO warned Covid mutation is 'highly transmissible'

OMICRON may be more likely to re-infect Covid patients, according to the World Health Organization's first real-world data about the variant.

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Statins: The 75p drink to avoid or risk making side effects 'more likely' - NHS warning

STATINS provide a buffer against heart disease by lowering high cholesterol levels. While the benefits largely outweigh the risks, you have to watch what you consume when on statins. One drink in particular can make side effects "more likely", warns the NHS.

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The common mineral deficiency that can cause heart palpitations - are you at risk?

POTASSIUM deficiency can be dangerous to treat with supplements, meaning that in order to treat the symptoms of deficiency you'll have to look at changing your diet.

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Five ways to get the best winter night's sleep - the crucial things you should avoid

SLEEP can be disrupted for all manner of reasons, but ensuring you get a good night's rest is crucial for your health. How can you get a better night's sleep this winter?

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High blood pressure: The 'blue' juice shown to lower blood pressure over '7 days' - study

HIGH blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can hike your risk of heart disease so it's vital to build defensive barriers against it. Diet holds the key here and a "blue" juice has been shown to lower systolic blood pressure over the course of a week.

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Dementia: Researchers study new approach to staving off dementia - it can be done at home

A NEW therapy for cognitive diseases could be conducted at home, using a wearable device on the head. How promising is the research?

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Stroke: Researchers find trigger that hikes your risk by 30% - it affects most people

THE THREAT of stroke continues to loom large as health services struggle to come to grips with Covid disruptions. Thankfully, the condition is highly preventable. New research has unearthed a key trigger that could increase the risk of stroke by 30 percent.

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Dementia warning: The 60p ingredient shown to 'double' the risk of memory decline - study

THE BATTLE against dementia will only become more onerous over the coming decades as populations age. The link between diet and dementia risk is inconclusive, but overdoing a staple ingredient has been shown to cause "faster cognitive decline" in one study.

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High blood pressure diet: 70p fruit juice for hypertension - 'effective natural remedy'

HIGH blood pressure risk could be lowered by making some diet or lifestyle swaps. You could prevent some symptoms and signs of hypertension by adding a cheap fruit juice to your routine every day. It's "one of the most effective natural remedies" for high blood pressure.

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Flu infections fall in UK since Covid outbreak - new chart shows face mask 'importance'

FLU infections have dropped by 93 percent compared with the 2019/2020 season, according to new data from the UK Health Security Agency: flu surveillance report. Could Covid measures be to thank?

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How to live longer: A growing health risk impacting longevity and increasing dementia risk

LONGEVITY and how you spend your days are integral. Numerous studies have highlighted one major health risk which has become all too common in today's society increasing a number of age-related disease risks.

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