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Chris Whitty reveals the 'old-fashioned' habits best for longer life

Professor Sir Chris Whitty has recommended "old-fashioned" methods for the ageing population to remain healthy - insisting falling sick is not "inevitable".

My food addiction shame – and how I learnt to control it

My brightest early memory is of warm cheese scones, slathered in melting butter. I was maybe four years old. When I think back, all my early memories involve food. It was front and centre in our family and I saved all my pocket money to spend on sweets. My parents were emotionally “absent” for quite a while following the death of my uncle in a car ...

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

Drink up!

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

12 Attractive Things You Do Without Realizing

These are some attractive things you do without even realizing it. Are you actually highly attractive? This is a question that may define many aspects of your life going forward. Sources: How to Make Yourself More Attractive https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-the-sheets/202010/how-make-yourself-more-attractive Unexpected Things Women Find Attractive in Men https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/head-games/201604/3-unexpected-things-women-find-attractive-in-men The Trait That Makes You More Attractive https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-time-cure/202301/the-trait-that-makes-you-more-attractive Effortless Ways to Become More Attractive https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dating-and-mating/202204/3-effortless-ways-become-more-attractive#:~:text=Smile%20and%20Laugh,et%20al.%2C%202014). Chief Editor: Tristan Reed Voice Over: Troy W. Hudson For Troy: www.youtube.com/TroyWHudson Music from Bensound.com

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/

Ten ways to find the ‘wow’ again in midlife

When was the last time you looked at something or felt something and said, “wow”? If you are at a certain stage of life, with bills, children, work commitments, elderly parents and a never-ending ­to-do list, the chances are that word hasn’t been part of your vocabulary for some time. But one woman, 44-year- old Lucy Stone, a former BBC journalist ...

Scientists say humans should eat like a salmon to get essential nutrients

Scientists say humans should eat like a salmon to get essential nutrients - Directly eating more wild feed species could have health benefits, researchers suggest

Weight loss drug 'changed my life'

A new study on the weight loss drug Wegovy indicates that the medication could reduce the risk of heart attacks or stroke.

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.

Living with my depressed husband is ripping me apart. What can I do?

I am in my mid-30s and have been with my husband, who is 10 years older than me, since I was a teenager. I felt very loved, at least for much of our time together. A couple of years ago, however, things changed. We became parents while I was in university. I found a job and friends, and while I sometimes struggled with it all, I became a fairly happy person. Meanwhile, he struggled with his career and became extremely restless. He says he loves...

27 Iconic J.Lo Street Style Outfits

The icon has blessed us with fashion moments aplenty (not to mention, his-and-hers style).

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

How to be frugal: Easy money-saving hacks from people who’ve mastered cutting back

How to be frugal: Easy money-saving hacks from people who’ve mastered cutting back - Living more frugally could reduce stress and help your money go further.

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

How to master festival dressing in midlife

Festival season is upon us, which is marvellous news for those who like festivals, and less marvellous news for those who like live music, al fresco drinking and fresh air, but whose stomach churns at the thought of the camping part. If only there was a way to experience the good bits without recourse to the bad. And there is – it’s called a day ti...

‘Fitness Was No Longer About the Six-Pack – It Was About Being Able to Live Independently’

Triple-amputee Mark Ormrod on the true power of the gym

The items our fashion director has in her wardrobe all year round

The classics she can't go without!

Gregg Wallace lost 5 stone by cutting out 3 foods and no diet or gym

Gregg Wallace lost five stone in weight after being warned by his doctor that he was at risk of diabetes.

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

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

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.

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...

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

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

After a decade in pain, strength training saved me.

I've adjusted my lifestyle to reduce my impact on climate change, and I'm saving money as a result

Making climate-conscious choices means putting more thought into every purchase, and that makes it easier to avoid spending money recklessly.

Healthy plant-based diet associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes

At least 75 per cent of type 2 diabetes cases could be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A plant-based diet has been shown to play a key role in this. With limitations - as demonstrated in a study led by Tilman Kühn from MedUni Vienna's Center for Public Health: A more plant-based diet...

When to shower, who to hug, how to get served … 24 things we learned about the world at Glastonbury 2024

You should never flex about how much sleep you got If someone had a headache, you would never reply: “That’s funny, my head feels great.” For some reason, any mention of insomnia will unleash a chorus of: “I slept like a baby!”; “Soon as my head hit the pillow!” It’s annoying at any time, but at festivals, the sleep-deprived hit critical mass, and they will turn. If you can sleep through anything, keep quiet about it. Let your bright eyes and...

How to create a stylish bedscape at home

From headboard to foot.

Taylor Swift takes the Cotswolds: a local's guide to the chicest spots

Taylor Swift takes the Cotswolds: a local's guide to the chicest spots - As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pinpoint Chipping Norton as their UK base, Maddy Mussen taps up insider Plum Sykes for her little black book of super-rich hangouts

The 3-minute yoga routine that can lower your blood sugar and stress levels

A little can do a lot.

Life-Threatening Symptoms: 14 Red Flags You Must Address

Poisoning is a serious risk for both pets and humans, and it’s crucial to recognise the signs early. Various everyday substances can be toxic, and quick action can save lives. Here are 14 deadly symptoms of poisoning and the potential poisons to watch out for in the UK. 1. Vomiting Vomiting is one of the […]

Michael Moseley names one fruit everyone should eat to lower bad cholesterol

High cholesterol can cause health problems

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 ...

Calorie-starving slowed down my metabolism – this is what I did to lose a stone

This time last year I was feeling really depressed about my weight. In the previous 18 months, I’d put on a huge amount, mainly on my stomach, and because I’m short – just over 5’1” –  I looked pregnant. But I was at a total loss about what to do about it; I felt like I ate relatively healthily, opting for low-calorie meals and often avoiding carbs...

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

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

Polish city among top 5 in Europe for highest life quality: Unique features

In a new ranking of European cities where people are most satisfied with their lives, Poland's Gdansk is in the top 5. The city is also one of the best for living with small children and for migrants. The study took into account all the amenities - from the work of transport and organizations to street cleanliness and safety, according to yavp.pl. ...

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

Living in Setúbal: a complete guide to living in the city of Sadina

Living in the city of Setúbal is undoubtedly a unique experience that offers a vibrant mix of culture, history and natural beauty. Setúbal, a harbour town on the coast of Portugal, offers an exceptional quality of life with its beautiful landscapes, mild climate and rich cultural heritage. The city is known for its hospitality, local traditions and delicious cuisine, especially fish and seafood dishes and the famous fried cuttlefish. In today's...

A moment that changed me: I was divorced, broke and alone – but I turned my life around with a list

The silence in the flat was deafening. Having lost almost everything in my divorce, it was now just me in a basement studio flat with black mould. I had no TV, no sofa and the wifi wasn’t set up. I sat at a cheap folding table and made a list. Since my life was no longer going to be the way I had planned – marriage, kids, a dog, a late-Victorian terrace in a country town – I was going to try something else. I was going to do all the things on my...

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’ve hiked in some of the most extreme heat in the world – this is how I stay safe

I’ve hiked in some of the most extreme heat in the world – this is how I stay safe - Living in Morocco’s High Atlas mountains and having completed the brutally challenging Marathon des Sables, Alice Morrison knows just how dangerous heat can be in the outdoors – here she shares her advice for enjoying these environments safely

Study of healthy adults over 20+ years reveals daily multivitamin use is not associated with mortality benefit

By Pooja Toshniwal Paharia A recent study published in JAMA Network Open determined the relationship between regular multivitamin (MV) supplementation and mortality risk among United States adults. Study: Multivitamin Use and Mortality Risk in 3 Prospective US Cohorts . Image Credi...

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

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 . ...

Would you ditch life as you know it all for a job? Meet the women who did.

When Kirsten Pugsley’s long-term relationship came to an end in 2018, she was ready for a fresh start. But it wasn’t just about dusting herself off and moving on. She wanted more. A new job, a new home… a new country. However, as a 35-year-old with a four-bed house and a mortgage, not to mention an already pretty fulfilling career and good social l...

Friday Favorites: The Best Diet for Weight Loss and Disease Prevention

The most effective diet for weight loss may also be the healthiest. New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. Get yours here: https://nutritionfacts.org/subscribe/. This is just a taste of what’s on order in my New York Times best seller How Not to Diet (https://nutritionfacts.org/how-not-to-diet/). (All proceeds I receive are donated to charity, as with all of my books.) Watch the book trailer (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/trailer-for-how-not-to-diet-dr-gregers-guide-to-weight-loss), and check out The How Not to Diet Cookbook (https://www.amazon.com/How-Not-Diet-Cookbook-Permanent/dp/1250199255/) for delicious Green-Light recipes. For a deeper dive, see my hour-long Evidence-Based Weight Loss (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/evidence-based-weight-loss-live-presentation/) lecture. Have a question about this video? Leave it in the comment section at http://nutritionfacts.org/video/friday-favorites-the-best-diet-for-weight-loss-and-disease-prevention and someone on the NutritionFacts.org team will try to answer it. Want to get a list of links to all the scientific sources used in this video? Click on Sources Cited at https://nutritionfacts.org/video/friday-favorites-the-best-diet-for-weight-loss-and-disease-prevention. You’ll also find a transcript and acknowledgements for the video, my blog and speaking tour schedule, and an easy way to search (by translated language even) through our videos spanning more than 2,000 health topics. Thanks for watching. I hope you’ll join in the evidence-based nutrition revolution! -Michael Greger, MD FACLM Captions for this video are available in several languages; you can find yours in the video settings. View important information about our translated resources: https://nutritionfacts.org/translations-info/ https://NutritionFacts.org • Subscribe: https://nutritionfacts.org/subscribe • Donate: https://nutritionfacts.org/donate • Podcast : https://nutritionfacts.org/audio • Books: https://nutritionfacts.org/books • Shop: https://drgreger.org • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NutritionFacts.org • Twitter: https://twitter.com/nutrition_facts • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrition_facts_org

Living in Faro, the Algarve: best areas, cost of living and advantages

Faro, the capital of Portugal's sunny Algarve region, attracts residents and tourists for its natural beauty, cultural heritage and enviable quality of life. This charming city, situated in the south of Portugal, offers a vibrant mix of tradition and modernity, making it a popular destination for those looking to live a quiet life by the sea.

Map shows where Victorian illness is making a comeback

In recent years the illness has become much more widespread as it becomes easier and cheaper to find foods high in fat, sugar and salt.

Tory jibes about Keir Starmer and family time show how out of touch party is

“Increasing desperation, bordering on hysterical” is how Keir Starmer responded to the Conservatives’ claim that his decision to spend Friday nights with his family is a threat to national security. But a man cannot live on cabinet briefings alone – and online attacks on Starmer by Conservatives have been largely met with deadpan resistance by politicians and the public alike. When Greg Hands used X to ask “What if Putin attacks at 6.01pm?” not...