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...

Olive Oil: Your Key to a Healthier Lifestyle

Olive Oil: Your Key to a Healthier Lifestyle | "The Ultimate Guide to Olive Oil: Unlocking a Healthier Lifestyle" The Ultimate Guide to Olive Oil: Unlocking a Healthier Lifestyle." Olive oil has long been recognized for its numerous health benefits, and in this comprehensive guide, we delve into why this golden elixir should be a staple in your kitchen. Discover the history behind olive oil production, where we trace its roots back to ancient civilizations and explore how it has evolved over the years. Uncover the different types of olive oil available, including extra virgin, virgin, and refined, and learn how to choose the best option for your cooking needs. We will also shed light on the remarkable health benefits that olive oil offers. From its heart-healthy properties NEW BOOK OUT NOW https://a.co/d/9u5RoEP Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj-EV6097dZah_wlbnHEzlA/join DISCLAIMER: All the information, recipes and videos on Chef Ricardo Cooking are made for general purposes only and should not be used or considered as professional advice. These should not stop you from seeking medical practitioner advice when needed or from doing your Google Research. Always consult professional help. Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/yry48p42 | Website: www.chefricardo.co.uk Watch the newest videos: https://tinyurl.com/5achcvpe Follow Chef Ricardo Cooking Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/yx2nmmzy TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/yy4wbs9h Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/xndt397p Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/tdxp9bpn Google+: https://tinyurl.com/z9m7hjhx Watch more videos! Christmas Recipes: https://tinyurl.com/jd2za2ns Caribbean Recipes: https://tinyurl.com/5nbs6yjt Weight Loss/Detox Recipes: https://tinyurl.com/8ceupru2 Most Popular: https://tinyurl.com/cuht89be Buy My New Cooking Book Here: http://bit.ly/CaribbeanCuisineCookbook Donate To Our Cooking Studio: https://tinyurl.com/u5pnjxdt Find More Recipes On My Website: https://www.chefricardo.co.uk/ Subscribe to Chef Ricardo’s Juice Bar: https://tinyurl.com/9n7encb Channel Membership: https://tinyurl.com/4de76272 About Chef Ricardo Cooking: Welcome to my channel! Born and raised in the beautiful town of Ocho Rios on the island of Jamaica, I grew up surrounded by a vibrant hospitality industry offering some of the best food in the Caribbean. As I worked my way up the ranks in restaurants and influenced by my family’s home cooking style, my love for the culinary arts steadily grew into a passion. On this channel I am excited to share what I have learned and show the world the best dishes that Caribbean cuisine has to offer! Subscribe to follow my journey and welcome to the Chef Ricardo Cooking Family! Business Enquires: [email protected] #ChefRicardoCooking #CookingVideo #Olive #Oil: #Your #Key to a #Healthier #Lifestyle

Immigrants Breathing New Life Into UK Communities

As you scan through your local newspaper or take a stroll through your town, have you noticed some positive changes? It’s not just by chance; here’s a candid look at how immigration has been quietly boosting small towns across the UK. 1. New Flavours on Your Doorstep Think about the new variety of food available ... Read more

I knew I had to give up drinking when my daughter asked ‘why is mummy behaving so strangely?’

I’m pretty sure I gravitated towards a career in advertising because of the heavy drinking lifestyle, although I now think that whatever industry I’d found myself in, I’d have been a drinker, because alcohol gave me the social confidence I lacked. My first foray was trying cider when I was 15 and drinking with my then-boyfriend who was older than m...

Study suggests switching from smoking to vaping indoors may reduce children’s secondhand exposure to nicotine

By Vijay Kumar Malesu In a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open , a group of researchers compared nicotine absorption among children exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke, secondhand vapor, and those with no exposure. Study: Secondhand Nicotine Absorption From E-Cigarett...

What happened when I ate a 1960s diet for a week

It’s one of the hottest days of the year so far, but my oven is on and blasting. Inside is a joint of beef and a tray of roast potatoes sizzling in beef dripping. Ready to go is my Yorkshire pudding; bubbling away on the stove is a pan of rice pudding, next to a couple of tins of peas and carrots, ready to be heated up. It’s a bit counter cultural,...

Despite owning hundreds of perfumes, I always go back to this one brand to boost my mood come summer

It makes my citrus-loving heart happy

Why bolero trend seen in Emily in Paris should not be shrugged off

Emily in Paris, the hit Netflix show that follows the American expat Emily Cooper as she navigates the capital, is known for outraging Parisians with its cliches about berets, their rudeness and fondness for long lunches. However, it was millennials this week who were left horrified after the release of a trailer for its highly anticipated fourth season. In the sneak peek, its protagonist, Emily, is seen wearing a bright pink bolero, reminiscent...

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

Is this something UK businesses could do?

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

A taste of the good life.

5 secrets to ageing well — from the nations who are living proof

5 secrets to ageing well — from the nations who are living proof - Taking a cue from some of the world's healthiest countries could help you to hack the ageing process, says Louise Pyne. From Fika to Ikigai these are the habits to know

Living in Calpe: one of Alicante's most popular coastal towns

Calpe is a gorgeous town on the Costa Blanca, greatly valued for housing the Peñon de Ifach, an arid rock at 332 meters high. Below we discuss the many wonders and advantages you'll want to enjoy as a local.

Can a 9pm bedtime cure me of my constant exhaustion?

New research found a third of people in the UK are not happy with their quality and quantity of sleep

How To Wear Strawberry Blonde Hair Now, According To A Hairstylist

Everyone from Blake Lively to Sydney Sweeney is experimenting with copper tones

Best posture correctors to support and straighten your back

Best posture correctors to support and straighten your back - It’s never been more important to watch your back

The secrets to styling sporty-chic this summer

The secrets to styling sporty-chic this summer - A summer of sports means only one thing: athleisure as everyday.

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...

What you can do now to prevent a stroke in the future, according to doctors

What you can do now to prevent a stroke in the future, according to doctors - How to lower your stroke risk at every age

20 Common Misconceptions About Life in England

Eating breakfast at this time could reduce heart disease risk

A French study suggests that eating breakfast and supper an hour earlier may reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. This research emphasizes the importance of meal timing for cardiovascular health, according to The Telegraph. The study found that having breakfast at 8 am instead of 9 am decreases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by...

‘I’m not in finance for the money, I want to help people’: the City’s next generation

The sound of the summer is a song with the lyrics “I’m looking for a man in finance”, which has taken over TikTok. It goes on: “Trust fund, 6ft5, blue eyes…” But it’s not just banker boyfriends on the wish list – City careers are also in demand. In an era of job instability and high living costs, Gen Z is increasingly looking to work in banking, de...

‘Slay, serve, survive’: How gen Z is rewriting the rules of work

For many of us, turning on an out-of-office is one of the last things to do before going on holiday. It is typically a concise message outlining that you’re on annual leave and who to contact in your absence. But for some gen Z workers, an OOO is becoming another way to add a bit of pizzazz to work culture; a way to showcase their personality, as well as their approach to the office. With high summer now in full swing and offices temporarily...

10 things that made people realise they’re not ‘young’ anymore

Moving to Zambia from London was a culture shock, but now I can afford a house

Natalie Kalolita left the UK to escape the cost of living crisis and is now running her own business

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)...

One factor can determine how satisfied you are with your life

I never know what to do with my long hair, but since getting the 'concave cut' my daily styling routine has been so much easier

I'll never get 'just a trim' ever again

Always struggle to get up in the morning? 9 failsafe tips for becoming a morning person and actually enjoying it

Rise and shine.

I spent 22 years as a problem drinker. Here are 10 things I’ve learned since I quit

The first alcoholic drink I had was a lemon Hooch in a gay club called the Palm Beach in south London in 1991. For the first time in my life the anxiety and self-consciousness I thought was just my personality melted away. A decades-long whirlwind of partying, hangovers and self-destructive behaviour ensued, all fuelled by trauma and self-loathing. That was until I finally realised too much was enough and that I needed to stop. Ten years ago,...

‘We spent £70,000 on a garden room – and lived in it for a year’

Anybody embarking on a full-scale home renovation will have to consider where they are going to live when their home is being ripped apart. Hardy souls may cut costs by remaining in situ, living with the dust, noise and builders’ mess. Others will stay with friends or bite the bullet and find somewhere to rent. Marty Orton, 51, took a more unusual ...

Love your job and worried about retiring? How to stay busy and avoid post-retirement blues

Love your job and worried about retiring? How to stay busy and avoid post-retirement blues - People need to let family, friends or a health professional know if they are struggling, as some people do get depressed after they enter retirement.

People should adopt ‘old-fashioned’ ways of staying healthy – Sir Chris Whitty

People should adopt ‘old-fashioned’ ways of staying healthy – Sir Chris Whitty - Making it easy and attractive for people to exercise is one of the most effective ways of maintaining independence, the Chief Medical Officer said.

‘After years of failed fad diets + workouts, I started lifting weights'

'At 43, it changed everything'

What you can do every night to prevent irritable bowel syndrome

What you can do every night to prevent irritable bowel syndrome - Study finds leading healthy lifestyle strongly linked to lower chance of developing condition

10 most relaxing places to live in the UK revealed

I have been lonely all my life. I see it as an asset

I no longer view it as something I’ve done wrong, and I no longer feel shame.

Adam Peaty's 8,000-calorie diet equivalent to 18 steaks a day and gruelling gym routine

Adam Peaty's Olympics success is well-known but what he does behind the scenes to achieve it is less so, with plenty of planning going into his diet and workouts

The Green Goddess: I’m still fit at 85 – these are the rules I swear by

Diana Moran still has the leotard that made her famous as the Green Goddess in the 1980s. It still fits, but she says: “The elastic has got a little saggy.” Age has been far kinder to Moran, who at 85 has the poise and elegance that made her a role model to a generation of keep-fitters. Today she is reaping the rewards of practising what she preach...

Is Stevie Nicks the ultimate rock chick icon? How the star’s style evolution continues to inspire

Is Stevie Nicks the ultimate rock chick icon? How the star’s style evolution continues to inspire - The Fleetwood Mac frontwoman has been a style muse for over four decades – here’s why.

What I Own: I purchased my £592,750 East London two-bed flat at the age of 22

'I saved 60-70% of my salary from work each month.'

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...

Pros and Cons of Living in the Algarve

The Algarve is one of the most stunning areas of southern Portugal, and like all regions, has both benefits and drawbacks for its residents. Carefully consider the following factors if you are thinking about moving to the region.

I walked off five stone and beat my sugar cravings

It’s the story of so many midlife men. The weight had crept on slowly. I hardly ever weighed myself and when I looked in the mirror I’d pull in my stomach and thought I still looked great. My wife Kim had been buying bigger clothes for me and I didn’t pay much attention to my size. In reality, my belly was enormous; I could barely stand up straight...

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...

10 things that happen to your body when you stop drinking alcohol

Caring for Canine Quirks: 15 Signs of Concern Every Owner Should Know

Every dog owner knows their pet’s quirks, but what happens when those quirks turn into concerning behaviors? Are you doing enough to ensure your dog’s health and happiness? 1. Has Your Dog’s Appetite Changed? If your dog is eating more or less than usual, it could indicate an underlying health issue. Keep an eye on […]

A moment that changed me: I thought fitness was my superpower. Then I realised it was a ball and chain

I have Jane Fonda to thank for my fitness “discovery” in the late 1980s. Still in my teens, I wore through the carpet doing her workout videos in front of the TV. I also spent hours ploughing up and down the pool at the local leisure centre and honing my muscles at the gym. I always regarded fitness as my superpower. Something that I worked hard at, for sure, but something that gave me kudos. Keeping fit – I mean, really fit – seemed to me an...

‘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

Scientists discover that people who live past 90 have key differences in their blood

Centenarians have become the fastest-growing demographic group in the world, with numbers approximately doubling every 10 years since the 1970s. Many researchers have sought out the factors and contributors that determine a long and healthy life. The dissolution isn't new either, with Plato and Aristotle writing about the ageing process over 2,300 ...

Underconsumption: Why it’s suddenly cool to use every last drop of shampoo and face cream

Underconsumption: Why it’s suddenly cool to use every last drop of shampoo and face cream - LET’S UNPACK THAT: A new social media trend is rejecting the throwing-away of beauty products before they’ve actually been used. But celebrating something so ordinary only exposes how wasteful many of us have become, writes Olivia Petter