Weight Loss

I swapped toast and jam for protein and dropped three dress sizes

I was never into exercise growing up, which shocks people as they assume that a love for movement must come naturally to a personal trainer. In fact, I only ever did PE at school and, as soon as I got my period, I would ask my mum to sign me off from most lessons. I didn’t have any education about how important exercise was for a healthy life. Part...

I’m 54 with a 35-year-old body. It all started because I gave up drinking

Personal trainer Annie Murray, 54, was not a problem drinker – she had drink-free days and never mixed her drinks. Yet, giving up completely has changed her life. Here, Annie, who is married with two children and lives in Steyning, West Sussex, reveals the milestone that tested her the most and how she transformed her body and her health. How drink...

Wide-Leg Jeans Are The Only Denim Style You Need For AW24

These are the styles ELLE's editors are eyeing for the season ahead

T-shirts that last and the world’s best jeans: 50 autumn wardrobe updates under £100 (some are even free)

Putting this together has been a joy. I love a bargain. I love a styling trick that makes old clothes feel new. I love finding something that looks expensive but isn’t. And I delight in sharing those finds with other style lovers. Almost everything is under £100. Now, £100 is a lot of money. But the point of this list is not to give you the cheapest possible option in any category because a list of shoddily constructed, unethically produced buys...

What a meat-only ‘carnivore diet’ does to your body

It can feel like carnivores are everywhere on social media these days, but what does cutting out all plants from the diet do to the body?

How to make your home look expensive – without spending loads of money

How to make your home look expensive – without spending loads of money - We all want our living spaces to look beautiful and feel plush, writes Adele Cardani. The key is knowing where to splurge and where to save. Here she meets with creative director Laura Hammett for some expert tips

44 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.

Young Australians face stagnating life expectancy trends

Australians under 50 are experiencing stagnating life expectancy while older cohorts, especially men, are living longer, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU). The study examined longevity trends and patterns in six English-speaking countries (Australia, Ca...

'I thought it was so badass, why not go for it?': Sabine Getty paints it black in her Kensington home

'I thought it was so badass, why not go for it?': Sabine Getty paints it black in her Kensington home - Bold colours and an appreciation for retro style helped the jewellery designer turn her first family home into a cinematic wonderland

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...

Real-world data reveals factors associated with long-term weight loss in obesity

A Cleveland Clinic study identified key factors that can impact the long-term weight loss of patients with obesity who were prescribed injectable semaglutide or liraglutide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes or obesity. The study was published in JAMA Network Open . In patients with ...

Smoking: how it affects diet & nutrition

Our expert explains the relationship between smoking, your sense of taste, and weight gain – and how quitting is likely to help you enjoy your food and the benefits of improved health

"Not just a phase": Fussy eating is mainly influenced by genes and is a stable trait

By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. A new twin study finds that food fussiness is largely driven by genetic factors, with over 70% of influence coming from genes. Study: Nature and nurture in fussy eating from toddlerhood to early adolescence: findings from the Gemini twin cohort . I...

I thought Mykonos was a wild party island. This dreamy trip changed my mind

Boutique hotels and blissful beach clubs prove there’s more to Mykonos than partying. View on euronews

45% Americans Could Run Out Of Money In Retirement Despite Financial Planning: 4 Mistakes To Avoid

A Morningstar Center for Retirement & Policy Studies research leveraged a new simulation tool to find that 45% of Americans retiring at 65 face risks of running out of money in retirement as people live longer and share greater responsibility for their retirement savings. The simulation considered attributes like health conditions, nursing home exp...

How I dropped my scruffy English look and became more French

For me, it started – as most things do - with my hair (I remind you that Fleabag says, “hair is everything”). I’d go for a blow-dry if I looked too Worzel Gummidge - only to order the poor hairdresser to stop as soon as anything looked bouffant, beehive-y, or worst of all, too bridal. “It has to look Paris, not New York! (New York is the grooming c...

25 recording artists with an unimpeachable sense of style

Whether it's how they dress in music videos or at red-carpet events, some artists know how to influence the fashion world, just as much as they've shaped the music world. These are some of the most fashionable artists in music history.

Identifying barriers to effective cardiac rehabilitation

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) typically consists of physical activity supplemented with lifestyle modifications, including smoking cessation, adherence to a healthy diet, stress management, medication a...

Baby boomers living longer but are in worse health than previous generations

Baby boomers are living longer but are in worse health than previous generations were at the same age, despite advances in medicine and greater awareness of healthy lifestyles, a global study shows. Researchers found people in their 50s and 60s were more likely to have serious health problems than people who were born before or during the second world war when they reached that age. The results cannot be explained by people living longer,...

I spent £50 on hair clips and now have a six-figure business

Don’t be a perfectionist, just take action, and you will learn as you go along.

The Best '70s-Style Haircuts to Emulate

It's not just the Farrah Fawcett feathered cut—there's a ton of inspiration here.

To pick up a new fitness habit, pair it with an everyday activity you already do

To pick up a new fitness habit, pair it with an everyday activity you already do - Care to do lunges while you brush your teeth

Household mess strains relationships – can a professional de-clutterer help mine?

Household mess strains relationships – can a professional de-clutterer help mine? - LET’S UNPACK THAT: After a lifetime of disorganisation, Anya Meyerowitz has found that clutter is the root cause of the bulk of her marital arguments. So she called in the experts to help her clean up her act

“I only ever buy small bottles of wine because when I open a big bottle of wine, I’ll finish it.”—The Sober Girl Society gave us tips for rethinking your drinking this Sober October

Practical advice for the sober-curious from the Sober Girl Society

On the hunt for healthy meals for weight loss? Here are 16 (that aren't salad)

*Adds ingredients to basket*

'I Love Jeans Now, But Why Haven’t They Always Loved Me Back?'

Writer Rebecca Cope explores her complicated relationship with jeans

‘Bungalow legs’ and 10 other things that are making you old before your time

Poor diet, excessive alcohol and resting on our mental and physical laurels; we know that some habits are more of a wrecking ball to our health than others. Recently two other influences have been added to our understanding of what makes us age; social connection and attitude. Loneliness is now accepted as a killer, but so too is our approach to ag...

Taking medication in line with body clock reduces risk of heart attack

Taking medication in line with body clock reduces risk of heart attack - Patients who were ‘morning people’ were less likely to have a heart attack if they took their medication in the morning, the study found.

$1 Million for Retirement — Or a Longer Life?

A new study shows that 51% of Americans prefer adding $1 million to their retirement accounts over adding five healthy years to their lives. Many Americans believe they need a six-figure income to retire comfortably.

London Leaver: 'London was great in my twenties, but I wanted to settle down in Brighton'

London Leaver: 'London was great in my twenties, but I wanted to settle down in Brighton' - When it came to looking to the future, Hollie Forsyth felt a life on the coast would be preferable to the capital.

The PERFECT Mobility Routine to FIX YOUR SIT (3 Min/Day)

Body feeling stiff and you've noticed you've developed poor posture? If you sit most of the day, then these are some of the things you'll experience. But you can fix that in just 3 minutes a day, with a mobility routine that consists of 3 simple mobility exercises that’ll work on the most problematic areas, including shoulder mobility and hip mobility. Grab your free PDF copy of the mobility workout: https://builtwithscience.com/3-minute-stretching-routine-pdf Click below for a step by step plan training plan that reveals all the best exercises you should do for each and every muscle group: https://quiz.builtwithscience.com/ Click below to subscribe for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/jeremyethier/?sub_confirmation=1 Before getting into the mobility workout, let’s start by looking at a pretty crazy study. Researchers split participants into 3 different groups: a control group and 2 test groups. The control group sat and did nothing. With the test groups, the researchers used a neuromuscular electrical stimulator to send 17 electrical currents into their back muscles at regular intervals. One group received a low-level current, while the other group received a high-amplitude current that caused their back muscles to contract. What did they find? For the high-amplitude group (those whose muscles contracted from the current) the stiffness in their backs almost completely reversed. So, what does this mean for you and I? You simply need to start moving the joints and contracting the muscles you don’t use when you’re sitting all day. That said, I know how hard it can be to stick to a mobility routine consistently. That’s why my team and I have worked together to find the 3 mobility exercises that focus on the most problematic of areas. The first exercise is great for improving shoulder mobility and rounded shoulders. It’s called the wall clock. Stand sideways with your fingertips touching the wall and your thumb pointing down. Engage your core and, without arching your back, slowly draw your palm in a big semi-circle forward and up the wall. Then, complete the circle by moving your arm back and down the wall, letting your shoulder blade move back and down as your arm travels behind you. Reverse the circle to get back to the starting position and spend about 30 seconds on each side. Now, let’s focus on the back and neck with the cat cow. Start on your hands and knees, with your hands directly under the outer edges of your shoulders. Then, spin your elbows towards your thighs to engage your lats. Inhale, as you gently lift your tailbone towards the ceiling and reach your chest forward, through your biceps, to stretch your abs. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you lift your chin and head up. Then, you’ll wanna go in the other direction. Exhale, and imagine there was a rope, pulling your mid-back up towards the ceiling, and rounding your spine. As you do this, push the floor away to open up your shoulder blades. Then, use your neck muscles tuck your chin by looking towards your knees. Do this for about 30 seconds, then for the next 30 seconds, some back to a neutral position and turn and look towards your left foot to stretch the muscles on the right side of your lower back and rib cage, then return to center. After, same on the other side. Turn and look at your right foot. Finally, the perfect 3-minute mobility routine wouldn’t be complete without a hip mobility focused exercise. Exercise 3 does exactly that. We’ll start at a Level 1 version and then build up to Level 3, which is the most effective variation. Level 1: Sit on the floor and bend one leg in front of your body at around a 90° angle and then do the same with the back one. Then, sit up and tall and try to position your shoulders square to the front of your shin. Keep your spine tall and exhale as you reach your chest forward, hingeing over your front leg until you feel a deep stretch on the outside of your front leg’s hip or glute area. Inhale, as you come back to the starting position and exhale, as you get into your next rep. For Level 1, do 30 seconds on each side, trying to get deeper into the stretch with each rep. Level 2: Maintain that same 90 degree leg position, but this time, as you lean forward, push your front shin down into the ground and lift your hips up to get your torso upright. Then, reverse this by lowering as slowly as you can, while leaning forward. Again, aim to do 30 seconds on each side. Level 3: In this case, you’ll repeat what we did in Level 2 but, instead of sticking to just one side at a time, for a deeper stretch in your groin and hip flexors, “windshield wiper” your knees directly over to the other side on the way down, and repeat this motion back and forth. To help you stay upright, reach your arms out in front of you and engage your core during the transition. Again you can use your hands for support here if you need it.

Stressed, sweaty and remorseful, I arrived late for dinner again – and then made a life-changing decision

If you had asked me to describe myself one year ago, I would have led with this: I am that person who is always late. I could have also said I am 5ft 7in and love coriander, but then you wouldn’t have been forewarned: being friends with me involves a lot of waiting. Ugh, sorry in advance. Then this happened. One day, I had an appointment just before meeting friends for dinner. When it ended early, I went straight to the restaurant and waited at...

Five surprising things that raise your risk of Type 2 diabetes

We all want to avoid chronic illnesses and, with rates on the rise due to soaring obesity levels, Type 2 diabetes is one that’s at the forefront of many people’s minds. Every week, the condition leads to hundreds of amputations, strokes and heart attacks and thousands of heart failure cases. However, implementing small, sustainable lifestyle change...

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.

A Guide to Maintaining Curly Hair (for Low Maintenance Men)

It's not as complicated as you may think

9 busy women share how they realistically stay motivated to exercise

'I now rarely skip a session'

The 1970s fabric making a comeback this autumn – and how to wear it

Wool, leather and shearling are all mainstays of our autumn and winter wardrobes thanks to their warmth and durability. After all, we need pieces that will not only keep us cosy, but will also withstand a sudden downpour. Yet the style set has decreed that another fabric is essential this season. Suede has been spotted on the front rows at the rece...

The 10 Greatest Dog Breeds For Your Lifestyle

🔥 Check out more videos: @ViralBe Nowadays, it is very difficult to find a good friend. A friend whom you can trust, feel safe with, and who will be loyal to you in any situation or phase of life you are going through. This might not be surprising, as life is a struggle for survival, and people have been shaped over thousands of years to survive in any event or situation. However, fortunately for us, we have a guaranteed friend, and that is the dog. Ever since humans and wolves somehow found peace in the struggle for food, they became our right hand. Since then, they have not only aided in our development but have remained our most loyal friends, surpassing even humans themselves. An old Albanian saying goes, "A good friend is worth more than a sack of gold." And I say that having a dog as a friend is worth more than two sacks of gold. The purpose of this video is not to push you to buy or adopt a dog. But if you are a dog lover and want to find your ideal friend, not just for their loyalty, as all breeds are loyal, but to match your lifestyle, whether you already have one or want to create one. So, for this episode, I have listed 10 breeds with different characteristics that have the greatest potential to fit well with various lifestyles. For copyright queries or general inquiries please get in touch: [email protected]

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

This Is Exactly How To Style Your Bob, According To A Leading Hairstylist

Your cut-out-and-keep handbook to every bob style and finish

Atkins Diet: Your comprehensive guide to the low-carb approach

Plus an expert weighs in on

The daily habits that are damaging your hair and how to avoid them

The daily habits that are damaging your hair and how to avoid them - Here’s how to rebalance your hair’s microbiome

Four daily habits to improve your gut health and fight off colds and flu

As we’re heading towards autumn and winter, when bugs tend to circulate and be more prevalent, now is the time to start picking up habits that can keep your immune system fighting fit. Feeding the bugs living in your gut is one of the best ways to do this. Unlike your digestive or respiratory systems, which are made up of organs, the immune system ...

'I've had no sugar or ultra-processed food for nine months - now I've got a big problem'

'It has changed my body in ways I never expected'

The new interior design status symbols

What are the signs that your home is keeping up with the Joneses?

'Don’t Be Afraid To Look Stupid': Model Ever Anderson On Life Lessons, Beauty Hacks And The Power Of A Red Lip

The actor and model discusses what downtime and self-care look like for her, finding joy in beauty maximalism and her modern muses

Money-saving hacks helped a first-time buyer turn a humdrum 1960s house into a graceful modern home

As a first-time buyer with no renovation experience, Ed Colston, 32, could have been forgiven for choosing a shiny new-build flat that he could move straight into. However, Colston knew it was in his best interests to play the long game. After moving to London after graduating, he flat-hopped his way around the city for the best part of a decade while saving for a place of his own. “I wanted somewhere in a less busy part of London, with outdoor...

Royal news – live: King Charles to ‘pause’ cancer treatment as Meghan Markle debuts surprise new look

Royal news – live: King Charles to ‘pause’ cancer treatment as Meghan Markle debuts surprise new look - The monarch was given the go-head by doctors ahead of an overseas tour this month

Vegan diet could be linked to reduction in biological age, study suggests

The findings are based on a small study of 21 pairs of adult identical twins.

Don't expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says

Don't expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says - A new study suggests that humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy