If you are 65 or over, it is important to spend most of your time in a warm environment during the winter months. There are a number of things you can do to cope in cold weather.
Keep your main living room at around 18-21°C (65-70°F) and the rest of the house at least 16°C (61°F). If you can't heat all the rooms you use, heat the living room during the day and the bedroom just before you go to sleep.
Make sure you are receiving any benefits you are entitled to, such as the Winter Fuel Payment and Cold Weather Payment.
Regular hot drinks and eating at least one hot meal a day will help keep energy levels up during winter and keep your body warm.
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Osborne: Reform EU or face UK exit :: The UK could "face a choice between joining the euro or leaving the European Union" unless Brussels reforms, Chancellor George Osborne warns.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25740462#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Is 'Devil Baby' Real? 'Devil's Due' Promotion Spooks New Yorkers [VIDEO] :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Devil baby: It's one of the creepiest things to hit the Internet in a while. Luckily, it's not real. But it's undoubtedly spooky.</p>
<p>The video was posted to <a href="http://youtube.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> on Tuesday, and a mere 24 hours later, the freaky <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUKMUZ4tlJg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:48-minute video</a> had been viewed more than 8.5 million times. The Internet loves it! People have been spreading the video on Facebook like wildfire, with some even wondering if the satanic child could be real.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/devil-baby-real-devils-due-promotion-spooks-new-yorkers-video-1541978
Cristiano Ronaldo Goal Video: Real Madrid Star's Free-Kick Punched Into Net By Osasuna Goalkeeper :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Having already been awarded the Ballon d'Or this week, Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo was handed another present on Wednesday courtesy of Osasuna goalkeeper Andres Fernandez. </p>
<p>In the 21st minute of the second leg of their Copa del Rey tie, Ronaldo struck a free-kick that traveled straight at Fernandez, but, instead of making a routine stop, he tried to punch the ball clear and only succeeded in deflecting it down onto his ankle and into the back of the net.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/cristiano-ronaldo-goal-video-real-madrid-stars-free-kick-punched-net-osasuna-goalkeeper-1542014
Global Economy Is Recovering, But Some Developing Countries Must Be Careful As Fed Cuts Bond Buying, World Bank Warns :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div><div class="field-item odd"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The global economy is expected to grow by 3.2 percent this year, reaching 3.5 percent by 2016. It's a sign that the world is slowly emerging from the global financial crisis thanks to an upswing in developed economies.</p>
<p>Developing countries are expected to grow at a rate of 5.3 percent this year, but officials need to remain on their toes amid elections in their countries and plans by the U.S. central bank to cut down on its massive bond buying, according to a World Bank released Wednesday.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/global-economy-recovering-some-developing-countries-must-be-careful-fed-cuts-bond-buying-world-bank
NBA Trade Rumors: J.R. Smith's Days With Knicks Numbered? Bulls Eyeing Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James? Warriors Interested In Kyle Lowry? :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The <strong>J.R. Smith</strong> saga may have reached a breaking point following the <strong>New York Knicks</strong> 108-98 loss to <strong>Charlotte</strong> on Tuesday night.</p>
<p>Following a $50,000 fine last week for untying opponents' shoelaces, and head coach <strong>Mike Woodson </strong>questioning his maturity and motivation, Smith has become a pariah in the Knicks rotation. Now it's believed the talented but erratic shooting guard's days in New York are numbered.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/nba-trade-rumors-jr-smiths-days-knicks-numbered-bulls-eyeing-carmelo-anthony-lebron-james-warriors
Here's How Nissan Will Get Millennials To Buy Cars :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p dir="ltr">In 1998, America was entertaining <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JcmQONgXJM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Will Smith's music career</a> and taking life advice from <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJjCnWm5cvE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dude</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">It's also the last time<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGF3KlAGtV0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Nissan sold a lightweight, rear-wheel drive sports car</a> in the USA. There's a chance that'll change though - Nissan showcased the IDx Nismo concept in Detroit this week.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/heres-how-nissan-will-get-millennials-buy-cars-1541944
New Horror In India: Gang Confesses To Five Dozen Rapes Over Past Two Years :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div><div class="field-item odd"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>A gang of nine men arrested for rape in the southern Indian province of Andhra Pradesh claimed that they had raped almost five dozen women over the past two years. NDTV reported that the men told police in the city of Chittoor that they had sexually assaulted 59 women and girls. However, a senior local investigative policeman named Y. Harinath Reddy, said that only sixteen of these alleged cases have been registered with authorities, in the other 41 incidents, the victims never filed a complaint.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/new-horror-india-gang-confesses-five-dozen-rapes-over-past-two-years-1541946
IMF head warns of deflation risks :: The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, says deflation could undermine global economic recovery.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25752936#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
New England Patriots News: Injury Status Of Ryan Allen; Broncos Sign Former Pats Cornerback :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The New England Patriots have been battling injuries all year. On the offensive side of the ball, players like Rob Gronkowski, Danny Amendola and Shane Vereen have all missed significant time. Now, they must deal with a key injury on special teams.</p>
<p>Punter Ryan Allen left the team's divisional round playoff game with the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter. He was hit after a botched snap led to a safety. After hurting his shoulder, kicker Stephen Gostkowski took over the punting duties for the remainder of the game.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/new-england-patriots-news-injury-status-ryan-allen-broncos-sign-former-pats-cornerback-1541936
West Virginia Chemical Spill Cleanup: Questions Arise Over Cleanup, Preparedness :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div><div class="field-item odd"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>West Virginia's water is starting to look a little clearer – but the fallout is still murky.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/west-virginia-chemical-spill-cleanup-questions-arise-over-cleanup-preparedness-1541892
American Langenbrunner Retires After 16 Seasons :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Jamie Langenbrunner announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday after a career that spanned 16 seasons and included two Stanley Cups championships.</p>
<p>Known as a versatile and dependable forward, Langenbrunner was also a two-time Olympian and captain of the silver medal-winning U.S. ice hockey team at the 2010 Vancouver <a href="http://www.reuters.com/sectors/industries/overview?industryCode9&lc=int_mb_1001" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games</a>.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/american-langenbrunner-retires-after-16-seasons-1541902
First Ever Planets Orbiting Stars In A Star Cluster Discovered, One Planet Orbits A Star Nearly Identical To The Sun :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Three planets were spotted orbiting stars in the Messier 67 star cluster. This is the first time planets were observed orbiting stars in a star cluster and could lead to new insights on planet formation and planetary systems.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/first-ever-planets-orbiting-stars-star-cluster-discovered-one-planet-orbits-star-nearly-identical
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This group just created a address book for the internet of things :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/-7VTL3AecL8/
In a post-Google TV era, Hisense takes a first stab at defining Android on TV :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/VJJ6gBCApSI/
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