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9 clever things people with nice-smelling homes always do, according to experts

These things people with nice-smelling homes always do are easy to do and are budget-friendly, too. We've also picked out three useful buys.

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.

49 living room ideas: latest trends and easy decor updates

These living room ideas come with comfy surprises and modern flair, so you can relax and unwind in a revamped sitting room space.

‘The long commute is worth it – the stress melts away when we’re home’

Sarah and Patrick O’Connor bought their cottage in Northumberland National Park – home to Europe’s largest expanse of dark-night skies – in 2006. Once a Presbyterian schoolhouse, the property had lain empty and become a ruin before the previous owners renovated it into a holiday cottage in the 1980s. Although they were living and working in and aro...

Comfort eating can impair body’s recovery from stress, study shows

Using fatty foods to comfort eat during times of stress can impair the body’s recovery from the pressure, research suggests. Many people turn to unhealthy foods such as chocolate or crisps when they are feeling the strain, but researchers have found that this can reduce blood flow to the brain and cause poorer vascular function – which in turn can have a negative effect on mental health and cognitive function, and increase the risk of heart...

26 of the Biggest Style Icons of All Time

From Cardi B to Princess Di.

The daily habits that boost brain health and help prevent dementia

With an estimated 900,000 people in the UK living with dementia, a figure that has been predicted to rise to 1.6 million by 2040, the condition will have an impact on many of us in our lifetimes, either through a loved one or our own deteriorating cognition. Just last year, the Department of Health and Social Care announced a new 10-year plan to ta...

Four pension tasks you should complete right now – according to the experts

In years gone by, many British workers could rely on generous defined benefit (DB) pensions when they retired. Often called final salary pensions, they’re linked to inflation and provide a guaranteed retirement income based on your final or average earnings. However, they’re now rare outside the public sector after a range of factors, like spiralli...

Why Mark Sisson is Radically Changing his Diet to Live Longer

Use Code THOMAS20 for 20% off House of Macadamias: http://houseofmacadamias.com/Thomas Why Mark Sisson Changed his Diet to Live Longer Check out Mark's new shoe brand, Peluva: https://peluva.com/ Be sure to check out more of Mark's content here: https://www.marksdailyapple.com/ Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksissonprimal/ This video does contain a paid partnership with a brand that helps to support this channel. It is because of brands like this that we are able to provide the content that we do for free. Click HERE to Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThomasDeLauerOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 Please check out the new Shorts channel, DeLauer Clips and Workouts, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPQImPsw74KhO0Zy2-leyA/videos Please Subscribe to my Email Newsletter Here: https://www.thomasdelauer.com/life-optimization-tactics/ Follow More of My Daily Life on Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/ThomasDeLauer Timestamps ⏱ 0:00 - Intro 1:41 - Use Code THOMAS20 for 20% off House of Macadamias! 2:27 - Prioritizing Protein 8:53 - How Mark's Workout Style Has Changed 12:21- Mark's Current Fat Intake 15:12 - Collagen Benefits 21:13 - Peptides & Stem Cells 25:18 - Stretching 26:21 - Hydration 32:03 - Where to Find More of Mark's Content

New models improve heart disease risk prediction, especially for women

When it comes to matters of the heart, cardiovascular disease in women is underdiagnosed compared to men. A popular scoring system used to estimate how likely a person is to develop a cardiovascular disease within the next 10 years is the Framingham Risk Score. It is based on factors including a...

How to refresh a small living room — 5 easy tips designers swear by

Want to find out how to refresh a small living room? We've spoken with designers to find out how to give yours a new look, and picked out beautiful buys

23 backyard ideas and landscaping inspiration for a stunning outdoor space –in all seasons

From fire pits to vegetable gardens and hard landscaping tips, these backyard ideas will deliver year-round interest to create a cool, convivial spot.

Emily English has taken over the internet with her feel-good, nourishing recipes - 7 health hacks the nutritionist swears by

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The 10 most (and least) active states in the US

42 Pixie Cuts for Every Hair Type and Texture

Go short or go home.

I dreamed of travelling while working remotely — then it became my nightmare

The digital nomad lifestyle is not all it's cracked up to be.

The Best Men's Facials for Instant Aesthetic Improvements

Pampering is usurped by performance in the new age of high-tech treatments

The Mindset That Helped This Guy Lose 43 Pounds in 13 Weeks

"Showing up consistently changed everything for me."

Plant-based diets may be linked to lower cholesterol levels – study

Plant-based diets may be linked to lower cholesterol levels – study - Eating a vegetarian or vegan diet from an early age could reduce the risk of heart disease caused by blocked arteries, researchers suggest.

9 rules to be a truly happy and successful woman

Many women aspire to discover how to become happy and successful. It turns out there are 9 rules that can be considered principles of a self-satisfied and fulfilled life, according to Hack Spirit. Successful and happy women respect themselves and know their worth. Strong and successful women will not settle for anything they don't like. There's no ...

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

Budget brands and free samples: eight ways to cut the cost of your skincare

Shop budget brands There are plenty of ways to reduce the cost of your skincare routine – from everyday moisturisers to potent serums. Raj Arora, a GP and skincare specialist, says: “Many budget brands use the same key ingredients as luxury lines. Save on cleansers, toners and moisturisers, and spend a little more on your retinoids, peptides and sunscreens. Boots and Superdrug also have their own inexpensive skincare lines and frequently run...

The 5 Countries with the LONGEST Lifespans are NOT Blue Zones

Use Code THOMAS25 for 25% off Your First Order from SEED: https://www.seed.com/thomasyt Which Countries ACTUALLY Live the Longest? This video does contain a paid partnership with a brand that helps to support this channel. It is because of brands like this that we are able to provide the content that we do for free. Click HERE to Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThomasDeLauerOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 Please check out the new Shorts channel, DeLauer Clips and Workouts, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPQImPsw74KhO0Zy2-leyA/videos Please Subscribe to my Email Newsletter Here: https://www.thomasdelauer.com/life-optimization-tactics/ Follow More of My Daily Life on Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/ThomasDeLauer Resources & References https://www.livescience.com/oldest-people-may-not-be-so-old.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11258071 https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/704080v1.full#ref-2 https://www.worlddata.info/life-expectancy.php http://activityinequality.stanford.edu/#project https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6356790/ https://karger.com/anm/article-abstract/67/2/87/40866/Sociodemographic-and-Behavioural-Determinants-of-a?redirectedFrom=fulltext https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-022-12572-8 Timestamps ⏱ 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Absolute vs Relative Centenarians 2:16 - Is the Longevity of Okinawans a Myth? 4:00 - Reporting Issues with the Blue Zones 6:03 - Hong Kong, China 6:33 - Switzerland 9:00 - 25% off Your First Order from SEED! 9:47 - Reasons for Hong Kong's Long Lifespan 11:06 - Reasons for Switzerland's Long Lifespan 12:05 - Nordic Countries (Iceland, Norway & Sweden) 14:33 - Crafting the Ultimate Lifestyle

Lose weight without going to gym: Simple tips to follow

Losing weight can be challenging for those who dislike exercising. While healthy eating and regular physical activity are crucial, incorporating unexpected and enjoyable activities into your daily routine can help burn more calories and maintain motivation on the path to a healthier lifestyle, writes New York Post. In particular, the article shares...

The secrets of the places where people live longest

There are five spots on the planet where people are likelier to live to a great age than elsewhere. Life in these “blue zones” – small areas in Sardinia, Costa Rica, Japan, California and Greece – has been ­studied in great detail over the past two decades by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic fellow and New York Times bestselling author. Buettner...

How do I create a better work-life balance? Our career coach gives her tips

As part of our career clinic series, Jo Glynn-Smith gives advice to a reader who is suffering from burnout

Joe Wicks: ‘Spending 15 minutes on small daily wins can change your life’

Joe Wicks: ‘Spending 15 minutes on small daily wins can change your life’ - INTERVIEW : The celebrity fitness coach and presenter chats to Hannah Twiggs about the inspiration behind his new book, the benefits of his ‘small daily wins’ philosophy and his tips for improving both our mental and physical health

Queen Elizabeth’s 29 Most Iconic Fashion Moments

From her coronation dress to her rainbow daywear.

10 things you should know about living with a stoma

10 things you should know about living with a stoma - Musician Tom Speight has lived with a stoma for over a decade, after undergoing an emergency operation that saved his life. Here he unpacks some of the misconceptions to mark World Involunary Bowel Disease (IBD) Day

6 thoughts and actions that only amplify anxiety and worry

Not to worry and be nervous is absolutely normal, albeit very unpleasant. But sometimes anxiety and concern can be so toxic that it hinders one's ability to carry on with daily activities. Our habits and thoughts can exacerbate the situation. Huffpost shares habits that intensify our anxiety and worry. Black-and-white thinking It is also known as "...

How eating bananas daily can boost your well-being

Eating a banana daily can contribute significantly to a healthier diet, as most people don't consume the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. According to registered dietitian nutritionist Lauren Manaker, incorporating bananas into your daily diet can be beneficial for getting necessary fruit servings, according to Country Living. Bananas...

A new start after 60: My job threatened to make me ill – so I moved out of London and started a magazine

Mich Maroney has always known what she wanted. As a little girl, she loved painting and told her family she was going to be an artist. “I was so young that I didn’t even know what it meant,” she says. “But my dad had this huge book on art and suddenly I knew, yes, this is what I’m going to do.” Maroney, 61, was born in Hong Kong to a British father and a Macanese mother. When she was eight, the family moved to London, where she later worked as a...

Lando Norris celebrates first F1 win with Max Verstappen at exclusive burlesque nightclub

He promised he was going to party all night in celebration of his maiden Formula One victory. And by the looks of it, Lando Norris lived up to his boast. The McLaren star, who triumphed in Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix, inflicting a first on-track defeat in 20 races for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, was pictured in various locations around the city as he ...

Don’t quit booze – just drink differently: 15 ways to change your life without trying all that hard

1. Don’t give up alcohol – experiment with drinking differently Dr Richard Piper, CEO of Alcohol Change UK The most important thing with alcohol is to get into a situation where you are happy with your drinking. I used to be a very heavy drinker: 60-90 units a week. I can’t tell you how life-changing cutting down has been. To me, life is in colour without drinking, whereas before it was very grey and drab. I would encourage a sense of...

You be the judge: should my best friend be more mindful of my lower income?

The prosecution: Michelle She’s richer, more money-focused, and a bit obsessive over spending I have known Lily since we were 15. We have grown up together, really. But now, aged 29, we have really different attitudes to money. Lily has got a bit more bougie as we’ve grown older and I’ve gone in the opposite direction. It might have to do with the people we hang around with – Lily has a posher group of friends linked to her fiance. They all go...

I used to live on takeaways, now I’m a 51-year-old bodybuilder

Sarah Davies, 51, is not your average bodybuilder. The mother of one, who works full-time, picked up her intense training routine in midlife and “fell into it by accident”, she says. “I’d struggled with my weight from when I left school and discovered alcohol, boys and Chinese takeaways,” she says. “Throughout my 20s and 30s, I did all kinds of car...

'I'm 66, walk 15k steps a day and lift heavier weights than ever'

After a decade in pain, strength training saved me.

PSA: you can save up to 70% in the Alo Yoga sale - including the dress of my tenniscore dreams

MCUK's editors rave about this kit

How many litres of water should you drink a day?

Spoiler alert: It's more than you think...

‘My eulogy was beautiful’: Kris Hallenga on throwing her own funeral

The invitations were sent out inside little cardboard coffins. Inside each was a test tube of tequila and a letter explaining what I was trying to do, with the date – June 10 – the venue – Truro Cathedral – and the dress code, which was YODO – You Only Die Once. People could take from that what they wanted. Was there an outfit they’d always felt to...

5 healthy curry recipes you need to know

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

Bernhard Langer Has 123 Professional Wins And Two Major Titles... Here Are 5 Of His Top Tips To Make You A Better Golfer!

In this article, golf legend Bernhard Langer shares five top tips to improve all aspects of your game...

Ever wondered how many calories you should eat daily? Presenting your personalised formula

It's surprisingly simple

This Guy Lost 80 Pounds and Gained Discipline Through Yoga

Zach Wolf never thought he'd be in a yoga studio in the first place

The ‘island of immortals’ where residents regularly live past 100

Scientists say these 10 habits will make you happier

Scientists say these 10 habits will make you happier -

I went solo travelling in my 60s - here's what it taught me

Eager to discover the real Italy, Lorna Jackson, 72, went on a three-month solo exploration. Speaking to GH, she shares the life lessons that she returned home with.

The '90s called – monogrammed swimwear is back

Quiet luxury is on vacation

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...

Boho decor ideas: 12 ideas that will inspire you to try this free spirited trend

This versatile trend is here to stay, so embrace our boho decor ideas in every room of your home