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Some argue that giving money directly to homeless individuals may not always lead to positive outcomes, as there is a possibility that the money could be spent on alcohol, drugs, gambling, cigarettes, or other harmful activities. They believe that ongoing financial handouts without addressing the underlying causes of homelessness can sometimes reduce motivation to seek employment, treatment, or long-term independence.

This perspective suggests that making a difficult situation more comfortable without encouraging self-sufficiency may unintentionally contribute to dependency. Some compare this to the concept of codependency, where a person feels responsible for rescuing or supporting another individual in ways that may prevent them from developing independence. In this view, providing support should focus on helping people access housing, employment, education, healthcare, and other services that promote long-term stability rather than creating reliance on ongoing assistance.

Others, however, argue that immediate financial help can provide dignity, relief, and support during times of crisis, and that not all people experiencing homelessness misuse money or lack a desire to become self-sufficient. The debate often centres on the most effective way to help people achieve both immediate safety and long-term independence.

There are also many people who simply do not have the financial means or resources to help everyone who asks for money or support. With so many individuals in need, it is often impossible for any one person to assist every request they encounter.

Death rates from liver disease has quadruple over the past 50 years according to a survey, and is considered the silent epidemic.

One in five people have what is known as a non alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Worrying one in 10 children are now thought to have symptoms of the disease.

Around 90% of liver deaths are considered preventable though early stages have almost no symptoms.

Six ways to keep your liver healthy and reverse a fatty one.

1. Reduce body weight.

2. Lift something heavy, the more muscle we have, and the better our bodies are at handling sugar and fat.

3. A diet of vegetables, oily fish, nuts, olive oil, beans and wholegrains is key for a healthy liver. Cut down on ultra processed food, biscuits, pastries, and fizzy drinks.

4. Cut down on fruit juice, this converts to fat faster than anything in your diet.

5. Apparently drinking two or three cups of Coffee a day is linked to lower levels of fatty liver, fibrosis and cancer, with Green Tea having similar benefits but weaker.

6. Drink less alcohol, give your liver days off, and don't binge drink this does your liver the most damage.