Celebrities

How celebrity weddings have changed since the Beckhams – 25 years on

In today’s fickle world it’s unsurprising that one in two marriages end in divorce. For celebrities, break-up rates are even higher. So praise be for David and Victoria Beckham, who have resisted the dreaded “seven-year itch” not once but three and a bit times, overlooking each other’s failings in favour of seeing the good. On July 4 the Beckhams a...

The slow running revolution: how to move at a ‘sexy’ pace – and really enjoy the race

Running is a sport governed by the clock. The four-minute mile. The two-hour marathon. The 10-second 100m. Recreational runners – a country mile away from breaking these barriers – still chase times, pore over “splits” (minutes a mile or kilometre) and obsess over shaving minutes, or seconds, from their personal bests. But change is afoot. Away from the business end of the sport, where records continue to tumble, running’s vital statistics are...

Why The Milkmaid Dress Is The Summer Style Saviour You've Been Searching For

The trending silhouette is universally flattering, versatile and the perfect mix of coquette and cool.

The late, great Michael Mosley’s 11 tips to living well

Michael Mosley was known for his simple lifestyle tips on how to live a healthier lifestyle, which he often explored through his hit podcast Just One Thing. Here are 11 of his more unusual and memorable nuggets of advice… Stand on one leg while brushing your teeth Although hard at first, this trick engages multiple muscle groups, including the core...

Review explains lesser-known yet vital components of the Mediterranean diet

By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. The Mediterranean diet has gained immense popularity over the last decades because of its scientifically proven positive impact on human health. Many studies have been conducted to decipher this dietary pattern's health and environmental impact. In a review ...

Habits that destroy our mental health

There are certain psychological habits that often prevent us from living fully and feeling ourselves. They destroy us from within and affect our health and quality of life, according to Mentoly. Contradicting one's own feelings Denying or avoiding one's own emotions can lead to a deterioration of mental health and depression. Advice: Allow yourself...

I tried living 'La Dolce Vita' - and Italians have got it all right

Living ‘La Dolce Vita’ has become synonymous with Italian culture, good vibes, and embracing life’s luxuries. Translating to ‘the sweet life’, there’s little wonder that those hailing from Venice to Sicily are living longer, more fulfilled lives (have you ever met a Nonna that isn’t full of energy?) - and that we should all be striving for the same...

14 things Brits living in the US miss most about the UK

The DIY addicts creating their perfect home – and saving over £50,000

Some women buy their husbands watches or aftershave as presents. But knowing how much he loves DIY, Tim Mulhall’s wife bought him a dilapidated vintage train carriage, thinking it would be ideal to convert into a micro-Airbnb. “Clearly I was running out of projects, so my wife found a local farmer who had all of these old railway wagons in his fiel...

I used to hate my stomach - now I realise it's beautiful

When I stood to look at the finished tattoo, my breath caught in my throat.

My husband finds life easy, and ‘corrects’ me because I don’t

The question I am mid-40s and married. My husband is good at dealing with life. He never worries, is never insecure, always positive, has unlimited energy and always has a solution for everything. He deals with our kids seemingly without effort, doesn’t set many rules and never worries if they eat enough vegetables or go to bed too late. Everything is a breeze; rules are to be broken and life must be enjoyed. I am not like that. I like to abide...

Women Who Win: Shiza Shahid on living with purpose and standing up for what you believe in

We talk to the co-founder of kitchen essentials brand Our Place

Early bedtimes are all the rage with young people – but are they feasible?

Early bedtimes are all the rage with young people – but are they feasible? - IN FOCUS: Nine o’clock is apparently the new preferred bedtime for twentysomethings prioritising shut-eye above all else. Between hectic work schedules, shoddy commutes, and the deadening cycle of life admin, what time does that leave for fun? asks Annabel Nugent

"I’m stuck in bed post-surgery. How do I stay healthy when I’m completely immobile?"

Our expert reveals the things you can do to support your wellbeing when you can't move

Seven rules of slowing down after 60 – and why you shouldn’t take it too easy

It’s 9pm and I’m out for dinner with the man I am dating and he’s yawning. Am I boring  him? The opposite, he says. He’s finding it hard to keep up. He’s 63, retired and complaining that he never sees me and he thinks I need to slow down. OK, I admit it, it’s been a busy January. I’ve recently set up a book festival, I’m writing a book myself and I...

The good, the bad and the ugly of cosmetic tourism

'They can often be at death’s door'

Sedentary lifestyle and screen time linked to rising metabolic syndrome in Chinese youth

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an increasingly common condition, with about 3% and 5% of children and adolescents, respectively, diagnosed with the condition in recent years. A new study published in the journal BMC Public Health examines the impact of a sedentary lifestyl...

‘It probably saved my life’: How a low-carb diet can help with type 2 diabetes

‘It probably saved my life’: How a low-carb diet can help with type 2 diabetes - After he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Giancarlo and his wife Katie went on a journey to discover the low-carb diet that would eventually put him in remission

How to style your home like a professional

How to style your home like a professional - From mood boards to triangle formation, a top interior stylist shares her insider tips. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

'I worked out at 5am every day – and it taught me 3 important things'

It all started with a 4 am alarm...

How Grace Kelly inspired this season’s stylish sunglasses

It is more than 40 years since the death of actress Grace Kelly, the movie star who became Princess Grace of Monaco after she married Prince Rainier III in 1956. And yet she remains an eternal summer style muse. Perhaps it’s her particular blend of celebrity glamour and regal elegance. Perhaps it has something to do with her timeless take on 50s, 6...

‘I’ve had homes in the city, countryside and by the coast – here’s where’s best to live’

During the Covid pandemic there was a max exodus from city to countryside, and even small, off-the-beaten track rural and seaside villages suddenly attracted interest from people keen for a slice of the good, healthy life. And then, sure as eggs were eggs, the reverse happened: missing the convenience, cleanliness and culture of urban living, “down...

Living on Lanzarote: advantages, cost of living and why choose it

The island of Lanzarote emerges from the Atlantic Ocean as a unique enclave, a land of contrasts where volcanic nature combines with serene beaches and an excellent climate. Deciding to live on Lanzarote is opting for a particular lifestyle, in which the environment's calm and beauty play a leading role.

Have a home, or have a life? The brutal reality young adults face

Increasingly, Millennials and Gen Z are also being forced to make brutal choices about what they can and cannot afford to do

Meet London's biggest Swifties

Meet London's biggest Swifties - As Taylor Swift superfans descended on Wembley, Nicole Holcroft-Emmess and photographer James Mollison found them shaking it in all the star’s eras

5 healthy curry recipes you need to know

Spice lovers live longer - that's bona fide science.

What stress really does to your body – and how to stop it making you sick

If stress dominates your life,  you’re not alone. In a global survey for World Mental Health Day in October 2023, 56 per cent of UK residents said they had felt so stressed in the past year it affected how they lived their lives, and 52 per cent had felt so stressed they felt they could not cope. The cost of living, world events and post-pandemic h...

'Not to be dramatic but... walking 10,000 steps a day changed my life'

It's the ✨golden✨ number when it comes to fitness, but does walking 10,000 steps actually make a difference to your health?

Lifestyle habits linked to faster cognitive decline in new study

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A newly published study in the journal Nature Communications identifies several lifestyle factors that may accelerate cognitive decline. Study: Healthy lifestyle and cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults residing in 14 European countries . ...

6 Summer Trends Italians Have Mastered That Channel "La Dolce Vita" Dressing

A taste of the good life.

I’ve ditched city life to live in a cave – I’ll never go back

Gisbert Lippelt has swapped city life for a simple life in a cave in Italy, but there is one modern convenience he cannot do without

What to buy in Lidl – and what to avoid

When Lidl launched in the UK in 1994, a shopping trip was like going abroad. The unfamiliar brands, the Germanic styling, the multilingual labels. It was all so foreign. Then there was the unapologetic presentation – the pallets stacked with boxes, the lack of choice (one kind of tinned tomatoes, while Sainsburys might have six or more), the scant ...

Nordic chronic kidney disease diet enhances health-related quality of life

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a debilitating condition that affects the emotional, physical, and social well-being of affected patients, thereby reducing their quality of life (QoL). A new study published in the journal Nutrients examines how health-related QoL (HRQoL)...

How to lower your blood sugar levels, as new research reveals heart disease link

How to lower your blood sugar levels, as new research reveals heart disease link - Diet, exercise and lifestyle factors all play a role. By Katie Wright.

LA home where colour and pattern are woven into family life

Interior designer Elspeth Benoit has taken a gradual, considered approach to the renovation of this 1940s property

I walked for 90 minutes every day for two years — here’s what changed for me

Taking a low-impact walk every morning improved my mood, boosted my wellbeing and made me appreciate nature, and it didn't cost a thing.

Heart-healthy habits keep you biologically young, study shows

The benefit of better heart health may be associated with the positive impact of heart-healthy lifestyle factors on biological aging (the age of the body and its cells), according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association , an open-access, peer-reviewed j...

What I Own: We swapped a difficult landlord for our vibrant £460,000 London flat

'Here we have green space and a sense of community.'

Rheumatoid arthritis forced me to change my diet – and now I’m pain free

I can’t remember a time in my life when there hasn’t been pain somewhere in my body. It came to dominate much of my adult life. If somebody hasn’t been in constant pain, it’s hard to describe it to them. You’re masking the whole time, and everything is so much more difficult. The mornings were the worst for me as the throbbing and aching sensations...

I shifted my midlife weight in six months – now I’m fitter than I was in my twenties

I used to be a stylist, working incredibly long hours styling A-list celebrities, and while it sounds glamorous, it was exactly the opposite: you start very early in the morning, finish late at night and if you’ve not got exactly the right jumper, everyone acts as if the world is falling apart. Because the work was so stressful, we all did a lot of...

5 ways to feel beach body ready – exactly as you are

5 ways to feel beach body ready – exactly as you are - Psychologists share simple ways to feel more confident, because every body is a beach body. By Camilla Foster.

Could the UK learn from the world's happiest country when it comes to work-life balance?

Is this something UK businesses could do?

Maye Musk follows this flexitarian diet to remain fit at 76

Elon Musk's mother Maye Musk has a modeling career of over 50 years and now at the age of 76, she can give many a run for their money, all thanks to her flexitarian diet which is no vegetarianism and more flexible than that. Maye recently posed for the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue on the magazine's 60th anniversary and divulged her diet secrets. Her meal are mainly home-cooked and plant-based but sometimes she indulges in meat, fish...

How to wear white this season – inspired by Wimbledon

How to wear white this season – inspired by Wimbledon - If Wimbledon has you wondering how to style an all white outfit – here are five ways to pull off the look.

Burnt out at work? Become a tradie to reduce your stress levels

The least - and most stressful - jobs have been ranked.

Eating primarily minimally processed foods does not make for a healthy diet, study shows

A new study demonstrates that eating primarily minimally processed foods, as they are defined by the NOVA classification system, does not automatically make for a healthy diet, suggesting that the types of foods we eat may matter more than the level of processing used to make them. Comparin...

The experts: Cardiologists on 20 simple, successful steps to a healthy heart

Our hearts beat 100,000 times a day, but we tend not to worry about their maintenance unless there is a problem. What should we know about how to keep this vital organ pumping? Four cardiologists give their advice on how to keep our hearts healthy. Exercise is key “If you put exercise into a pill, it would probably be better than anything a doctor could give you to improve heart health,” says Prof Dan Augustine, a cardiologist at Royal United...

How many litres of water should you drink a day and does tea count?

Drink up!

10 Interesting Facts About People Who Like to Be Alone

Here are 10 interesting facts about people who like to be alone. If you like being alone most of the time, you will relate to this list a lot. And if you're more social and outgoing, this video will provide you with valuable insight into the truly amazing world of the lone wolf personality type so that you can better understand the loners in your life. While it's easy to say that people who enjoy being alone are just more introverted or shy, there's actually more to the quiet type. In fact, there are many special personality traits of people who like to be alone. Loners also tend to be highly intuitive people, and their intuition is a powerful guiding force in their lives. So, whether you were born to be a loner or just want to learn more about these folks, you'll learn a lot from this video. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe To Our Channel for More Videos Like This! TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/brainydose FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/

From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?

From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last? - TikTok and its bite-sized videos arrived in the United States as a global version of the Chinese app Douyin