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British Paralympian could be first astronaut with physical disability to live in orbit

space environment affects his body and also its effects on modern prosthetic limbs, which often rely on sensors and microprocessors to function properly. McFall’s research could bring benefits for disabled

‘People assume we’re grifters’: disabled Britons report rise in abuse over blue badges

benefits rhetoric becomes more mainstream in the UK. About 3 million people in the UK now have a blue badge, including [1 in 15 adults in England](https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/apr/06/blue-badge-permits-record-1-20-people-in-england). The number of people

Half of UK adults say they spend less than three hours a week outside in nature

research has shown that regular access to green spaces reduces GP visits by 28% and could [save the NHS £2bn a year](https://naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/21/growing-together-how-community-led-green-infrastructure-delivers-health-and-climate-benefits/). The government has committed to ensure [everyone has access

Covid jabs huge success, but work needed on trust in vaccines - key findings from Covid report

space of a year, as more than nine in 10 people aged over 12 were immunised. The authorities innovated too to try to boost uptake. Pop-up clinics were run in community centres and faith

This flashy group of Portland mall-walkers puts neon pep into step

Researchers recommend prioritizing just a handful of exercises, including (from left to right, clockwise) the split squat, row, bench press and goblet squat.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2010x2010+500+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F75%2F6d%2Fb8a611b64de7b0ed8b4cc6cf6ea3%2Fgrid-3000px.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/01/31/nx-s1-5691822/strength-exercises-stronger-muscles) ### [Life Kit](https://www.npr.org/lifekit) ### [Want to get stronger