Health

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.

The Mediterranean diet is out — the Atlantic diet is the summer upgrade to know

The Mediterranean diet is out — the Atlantic diet is the summer upgrade to know - This coastal diet could be the smart swap you need for ultimate summer wellness, says nutrionist Louise Pyne

'It feels like home': The Victorian house renovation bringing a sense of Sri Lanka to Peckham

'It feels like home': The Victorian house renovation bringing a sense of Sri Lanka to Peckham - A sense of connection with his native Sri Lanka was the unusual brief from tech entrepreneur Puli Liyanagama for his Victorian house in south London

The 10 best Glastonbury looks of all time and how to replicate them

Our favourite fashion from the farm

How many litres of water should you drink a day?

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

Four easy ways to cut 300 calories a day

We all know it’s generally a good idea to eat less, but a recent scientific study has shown that cutting your calorie intake by 25 per cent could help you live longer. For women that will mean cutting their calories by around 500 a day, from the recommended 2,000 a day. Men will need to cut 625 calories from the usual 2,500. Researchers at the Penn...

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 renting until I go on tour with Coldplay': Meet the people making the most of London's co-living boom

'I'm renting until I go on tour with Coldplay': Meet the people making the most of London's co-living boom - Convenience, co-habiting with strangers and compact rooms — is co-living the answer to the capital’s spiralling rental crisis?

All the best celebrity style this month so far

Who wore what, from Sienna Miller to Lily Collins

12 things Americans living in the UK miss most about the US

Are you overeating? Here’s how to tell – and break the habit

A second slice of cake on your birthday, an extra burger at a BBQ and a few too many chocolates at Christmas – we all occasionally overindulge. But it can be damaging for our health if it becomes a common occurrence. An overeater may regularly find themselves eating five or six biscuits, instead of one or two. It’s not as severe as binge eating (wh...

This is the best place to live in London

This north London neighbourhood doesn't come cheap.

10 science-backed ways to reverse your biological age

‘I was fat, old and widowed – then I found love and lost a stone’

My world collapsed when I lost my beloved wife Kim to ovarian cancer in 2017 when she was just 59. We were happily married for 38 years and had been through so much together over the decades. The loss just felt shattering. Dealing with the grief, I stopped caring about myself, eating junk all day and drinking beer every night. Our family house just...

Bracelets, Tears and Joy: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Is the Epitome of Girlhood

As a non-Swiftie, I knew I was in a privileged position getting a golden ticket to the Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.

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 reveals individual differences in fasting-induced ketosis and its health benefits

By Tarun Sai Lomte In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients , researchers examined the dynamics of fasting-induced ketosis. Long-term fasting is a potent non-pharmacologic intervention for chronic disease prevention and management. It normalizes glucose and lipid metabolism, re...

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

Four unhealthy habits – and how to break them

Whether it’s smoking, vaping, caffeine, alcohol, or late-night snacking, it can be very hard to kick an unhealthy habit. Just ask Adele. The singer previously gave up her 25-a-day cigarette habit, but she just can’t seem to quit caffeine, and has been left with withdrawal symptoms including migraines and “the shakes”. “I decided this week to stop d...

Healthy eating, physical activity, and medication: Type 2 diabetes patients' willingness to engage varies

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Type 2 diabetes (T2D) may occur as a result of unhealthy lifestyle habits. People with T2D are often associated with diets with excessive sugar, high alcohol consumption, smoking, and have sedentary habits. This has sparked much interest in determining the optimal lifes...

Life on the island that was taken over by hippies who lived in caves

We visit the North Wales town named among UK's best places to live - and find pros and cons

North Wales Live visits the medieval town for our own take

'I'm 45, and this 12-week exercise programme changed my body (and life!)'

'I love being able to see what my body could do'

18 best swimming pools in London to take a dip in this summer

There's no better way to cool off.

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

Understanding anxiety: Behaviors not to take personally

Sometimes, people experience anxiety sporadically. Typically, worry due to specific events or everyday concerns lasts briefly, from a few minutes to a few days. It's important to understand situations where getting upset with someone isn't necessary, as there are specific reasons for this, according to the "How are you?" psychological community on ...

‘A nearby farmer took the whole herd’: how a couple turned a cowshed into a dream home for artists

Suzanne Blank Redstone and her husband, Peter Redstone, have lived on the same Devon farm, nestled in a tree-fringed valley a mile from the sea, for 50 years. The couple’s current home was once their cowshed, a simple, functional structure that they built in 1979 to shelter their herd of Jerseys over winter. Today, it’s an architectural statement, albeit a very livable one. It was longlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architects’ house...

‘I’ve had homes in the city, countryside and by the coast – here’s where’s best to live’

During the Covid pandemic there was a max exodus from city to countryside, and even small, off-the-beaten track rural and seaside villages suddenly attracted interest from people keen for a slice of the good, healthy life. And then, sure as eggs were eggs, the reverse happened: missing the convenience, cleanliness and culture of urban living, “down...

Educational attainment linked to slower aging and increased longevity

Participants in the Framingham Heart Study who achieved higher levels of education tended to age more slowly and went on to live longer lives as compared to those who did not achieve upward educational mobility, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and ...

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 "...

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.

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

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

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...

Living in Castellon: what it's like, best areas and cost of living

Discovering Castellon is entering a province that offers an ideal quality of life, with a perfect balance between peaceful beaches and vibrant city life. Suppose you're considering making Castellon your new home or you're simply interested in learning more about this gem in east Spanish, this article will provide you with valuable information about what it's like to live in Castellon, the best areas to live and the cost of living.

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

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 ...

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/

This is your failsafe guide to how to stay fit in your 60s, according to top pros

By the time you reach your 60s, there are myriad reasons you may be less active than you were twenty or thirty years ago. Bodies and circumstances evolve over time, as do the types of movement we enjoy – team that with the fact that most generalised exercise advice tends to be targeted at people decades your junior, it can be hard to know how to st...

CrossFit champion Sara Sigmundsdóttir on training, rehabbing, and expressing her creativity

'I train for between six and eight hours a day, with breaks in between'

Camila Cabello says her life has ‘changed’ since overcoming OCD

Camila Cabello says her life has ‘changed’ since overcoming OCD - Star has struggled with symptoms since she was a child

What is a cortisol cocktail? And can drinking one really lower our stress levels?

What is a cortisol cocktail? And can drinking one really lower our stress levels? - Joanna Taylor asks nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert for a serving of the truth

I’m raising my kids as fruitarians – my own family think I’m crazy

What your daily biscuit habit does to your waist, heart and gut

Skip to Why you can’t resist biscuits Healthier swaps The problem with modern biscuits What is currently lying on your desk? A laptop, probably. A photo of your family, possibly. A tea-stained mug and embarrassingly deflated pack of biscuits? Certainly, if you are anything like me. My brain is powered almost exclusively by biscuits. And I am not al...

How to wear this year’s festival fashion trends

How to wear this year’s festival fashion trends - From cowboy-core to flower power, it’s a chance to shake up your fashion this festival season, says Lotte Brundle.

‘I earn £500 a month, and my parents feed me every day – this is how I spend my money’

Email [email protected] if you would like to take part in How I Spend My Money. All our subjects are genuine but anonymous. As a 17-year-old college student earning around £500 per month from my part-time job, trying to manage my finances can be a challenge. One of the struggles is how little time you actually have to make money when most days ...

My husband finds life easy, and ‘corrects’ me because I don’t

The question I am mid-40s and married. My husband is good at dealing with life. He never worries, is never insecure, always positive, has unlimited energy and always has a solution for everything. He deals with our kids seemingly without effort, doesn’t set many rules and never worries if they eat enough vegetables or go to bed too late. Everything is a breeze; rules are to be broken and life must be enjoyed. I am not like that. I like to abide...

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14 reasons yoga is so good for you

It's not just about feeling calmer

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