Lifestyle

How to transition to grey hair with confidence

As the title character says in the new season of Emily in Paris, "going grey isn't giving up, it's glowing up"

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.

Forget the Mediterranean diet - as a cynical Health Writer, even I'm impressed with the trending Atlantic diet

Food lovers, rejoice - this one's for you.

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

8 colorful small living room ideas that will brighten, not overwhelm your space

These colorful small living room ideas are equally chic and cheery. Brighten up a dreary space with personality and expert-approved decor inspiration.

Lily Collins uses this unconventional shelf styling tip to bring her neutral living space alive – designers say the results are timeless

The actress's curated living room is a reminder that, with the right styling, the most 'harmonious' palette of all can feel fresh and personal

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...

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...

Gen Z workers already ignore emails – switching off outside work is the norm

The Government is planning to give employees the right to switch off - and younger staff already treasure work-life balance, say experts

The Spanish do still love British tourists – but only those who follow these rules

From the frenzied headlines, you’d think Spain’s avenues were running with the blood of foreign visitors. “Barcelona is throwing tourists under the bus,” they yell. “Mallorcans plan to storm beaches.” Isolated incidents – diners squirted with water; disgruntled placards at Insta-famous landmarks – become front-page news across the world, along with...

Chronic caffeine consumption linked to elevated heart rate and blood pressure

From coffee to tea, caffeinated beverages are an integral part of morning routines across the globe, but these popular drinks can be harmful when enjoyed in excess. According to a new study being presented at ACC Asia 2024 in Delhi, India, drinking over 400 mg of caffeine per day on most days of...

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 . ...

Texting with one finger – and 20 other habits that prove you’re a boomer

The way we think about getting older has changed over the past few decades. New descriptors such as “midlife” and “young adult”, as well as the increased prominence of strict generational divides “millennial”, “Gen Z” and, of course, “baby boomer” have changed the way we perceive our age. Endless culture war discourse, pitting young against old, ha...

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...

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

How much alcohol should you be drinking in your 50s?

In homes across the country, as dusk strips the light from our day, there is the pervasive sound of glasses clinking. “It’s wine o’clock,” we think to ourselves as we pour a large one; a deserved treat after another 12 hours of slog. But evidence shows that as the years of drinking notch up, so do the downsides. Research carried out by Drink Wise, ...

Very-low-calorie keto diet slashes fat and oxidative stress, boosting metabolic health in obesity

By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. A study published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine demonstrates the impact of a multiphase, very-low-calorie ketogenic diet on serum markers of oxidative stress in individuals living with obesity. Study: A multiphase very-low calo...

I visited the Welsh alternative to Center Parcs – here’s how it stacked up

As a nation, we’re in crisis when it comes to adventurous family holidays in Britain. With the rise of holiday parks equipped with hot tubs, Starbucks and e-bikes, the great outdoors has become a creature comfort, and holidays in the wild have become less “brace yourself” and more “pass the Bollinger”. Imagine my surprise, then, when I found myself...

Best jeans for petite women that will suit whatever your style, tried and tested

Best jeans for petite women that will suit whatever your style, tried and tested - Skip the tailor and shop our curated edit of denim for smaller statures

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

I’m 84 and can still do the splits – here’s how to stay active as you age

Growing up I hated exercise, and would deliberately lose my navy knickers any time we had to do sports at school. But at 25, after the birth of my third child, I’d gotten so fat that my mother said: “you should really do some exercise.” This was the early 1960s, so that meant going along to her Keep Fit class in a church hall, which I loathed. Yet ...

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.

45 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.

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.

‘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...

My diet was terrible — at 24 years old, I have cut ultra-processed food to avoid early cancer

My diet was terrible — at 24 years old, I have cut ultra-processed food to avoid early cancer - When alarming studies brought UPFs to Joe Bromley’s attention, he set out to amend his risky diet

Secondhand September: What not buying any new clothes for a year has taught me

Secondhand September: What not buying any new clothes for a year has taught me - Learn to rent or borrow clothes

US states where people live the longest

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.

'My colourful house has transformed the way I dress': Inside a life-changing rainbow renovation in Richmond

'My colourful house has transformed the way I dress': Inside a life-changing rainbow renovation in Richmond - Tired of a sea of monochrome, Ana Estrugo wanted a bright and colourful house to raise her son in. Here’s how she changed her Richmond home — and her wardrobe

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

Walking after eating is a science-backed way to lose weight, but timing is key

Head out too late and you could lose the benefits

How to make yourself more attractive, according to science

Simple but effective...

How to wear and pair a Lingo glucose monitor - and how the data can help shape your future

'I'm monitoring my glucose levels to safeguard my future health'

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".

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’m 60 – and want to live to 100. Will my years of drinking and inactivity be a problem?

I am sitting in a consulting room, talking through the results of an unusually thorough health check. The doctor seems happy with most of them, but he lingers on the squiggly lines of my ECG – a chart of the electrical signals in my heart. He’s found something called a “prolonged PR interval”. I’m very happily married to a PR, so this sounds quite pleasant, but then he explains that P and R are points on the squiggly lines, and that I probably...

10 most relaxing places to live in the UK revealed

Self-care: why looking after No 1 isn’t always best for your wellbeing

Like many people, I find that stress transforms me into a nasty combination of Oscar the Grouch and Scrooge McDuck. The more pressure I am under, the more irritable I feel – and the less generous I become. I partly blame our culture. I’ve read enough wellness advice to know that I need to prioritise my own needs over other people’s. And so, when I feel under pressure, I have often made it a habit to practise small indulgences aimed at restoring...

I’m a French woman in my 40s. This is why I’m going to live longer than a woman in England

Whether it’s a café croissant watching the world go by from a Parisian terrace, or that glass of rosé with a long-time friend, or an apéritif with the neighbours that extends into an impromptu dinner party… People often misconstrue the French joie de vivre as simply hedonistic. But when you look at the consistent two-year gap between life expectanc...

The health risks of being a skinny old person – and how to stay strong

Like so many fitness influencers, Rosemary Mallace runs strength-based classes on YouTube. Unlike so many fitness influencers, she is 73. She’s just starting to add fell running and tap dancing to her exercise regime. “I’m trying to think of something that I can’t do that I used to be able to do and I can’t think of anything.” It seems the Miss Mar...

I’m a British expat living in Portugal – it’s cheaper and friendlier than home

Sarah Wellband moved to a Portuguese village in search for better weather, easier access to mainland Europe and a lower cost of living

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.

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

Rise and shine.

I tried going for a walk after eating lunch every day for a week - here’s why I’ll continue to do it

Ready to boost mental and physical wellbeing in as little as ten minutes?

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

Trust me - these stylish back-to-work outfits will make you excited to go in to the office

It’s time to refresh your workwear

Weight loss drug’s heart benefits extend to people with heart failure – study

Previous research showed people with heart disease who were obese or overweight could benefit from taking semaglutide.

The style habits making your outfits feel old and frumpy – and how to change them

A lot of factors can make an outfit you once loved suddenly read as “frumpy”. I don’t like the phrase “getting older”, I prefer to call it the journey of life – but once you go through the journey I think your body does change shape and so what suited you 10 years ago may not suit you now. We all need to adapt to what we wear, even just a little bi...

I watched helplessly as my tube-fed daughter insisted she would ‘never eat again’

“I don’t want potatoes with my dinner.” That was how it started. The previous night, chips were rejected. I soon realised my 14 year-old daughter was declining every carbohydrate from every meal. “I’m getting healthy for the holiday” Lily shrugged. She wasn’t overweight, but this didn’t set any alarm. Now I realise it should have. Lily, naturally s...