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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...


Long sitting hours could accelerate aging in young adults

Between long commutes, Zoom-packed workdays and evenings of streaming and scrolling, millennials now spend more than 60 hours per week sitting, potentially boosting their heart disease risk and accelerating other signs of aging, according to new CU Boulder and University of California Riverside ...


The experts: dietitians on 20 ways to cut down on UPFs while still eating what you love

More than ever, we worry about the dangers of eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Is there a safe level of UPFs to have in your diet? And can an occasional bag of crisps ever be OK? Dietitians share the small swaps that will make big changes to your health. 1. Understand what processed foods actually are “UPFs have undergone significant modification and processing from their original form,” says Charlie Watson, a Caversham-based NHS dietitian...


TV plantswoman Carol Klein on how her garden helped her through breast cancer

TV plantswoman Carol Klein on how her garden helped her through breast cancer - She was back in her garden soon after surgery.


Tailored trousers make everything more chic—these 10 will instantly elevate any outfit

The school trousers you wish you had.


The Longest Living Dog Breeds


Weekend exercise spree ‘can protect against more than 200 health conditions’

Weekend warriors enjoy the same benefits as those who spread their exercise throughout the week, scientists have found.


A Fashion Lesson in Styling the Barrel Jeans Trend Like a Pro

It's actually quite simple.


Why the ‘club sandwich’ generation could do with sibling therapy

Caring for other people is a horrible, painful privilege. Yes it gives meaning to life, yes it perhaps is what we exist on earth to do, etc, but also, it can be messy, upsetting and dull, often all at the same time, and often at night. There is nobody who knows this better, nobody who knows it with their every cell, their every tooth, than a middle-aged woman who is responsible for the care, not just of their young children, but also their old...


The Arula Chalets review: a glimpse into an Alpine wellness utopia

It's as good for beginner yogis as it is for seasoned skiers...


The fashion mistakes every middle-aged man needs to stop making

If our twenties are for sartorial experimentation and our thirties are about establishing a personal style, then our forties, fifties and beyond should be focused on consistency. Because nothing shouts “midlife crisis” like a middle-aged man bouncing between trends while wearing skin-tight trousers and overly stiff leather jackets. But that doesn’t...


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


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

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Jeans Have Had A Cosy, Comfy Makeover – Welcome To The Era Of Non-Denim Denim

Ever heard of cashmere denim?


Finding Freedom In The Most Spectacular Tiny House

Thanks to Roborock for sponsoring this video. Get yours on sale now for a 23% discount! Visit the Roborock Offical Store: https://bit.ly/4aZ48bK or find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Wt7Zth If there are two concepts that perfectly sum up tiny house living for me, it’s freedom and resilience. The freedom to live a life of your choosing, liberating greater resources for life through choosing to live in a smaller, more manageable home with lower overheads. This in turn leads to resilience and greater ability to weather storms when they come our way, whatever form those storms may take. Nilamani’s tiny house is a perfect example of this, executed with a tremendous amount of style. This is her dream, forever tiny house and it shows. The design is exceptional, accentuated through the way she has beautifully decorated her home. We hope you enjoy the tour of this stunning tiny house. You can visit Nilamani's yoga YouTube channel here: @soulshineyogawithnilamani5508 If you enjoy our show and would like to help support our work, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/livingbig Our Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/livingbig Find out more about this tiny house and others on our website: https://www.livingbiginatinyhouse.com/ Please subscribe for more videos on tiny houses, architecture, DIY, design, and sustainable, off-grid living. Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston Camera: Rasa Pescud & Bryce Langston Editing: Sarah Binder & Rasa Pescud Title music in this video by Bryce Langston: http://www.youtube.com/brycelangston 'Living Big in a Tiny House' © 2024 Zyia Pictures Ltd #tinyhouse #tinyhousetour #hometour


I go to bed at 8.30pm and sleep in a cage: One woman’s quest to live to 150

If you are an adult living in the UK today, chances are you will live to be around 80 (the average life expectancy is 79 for men and 83 for women), while children born today may live to 90. But at least one longevity expert based in Los Angeles plans to live to 150 – a potential increase of six decades – with the help of her biohack lifestyle. Kayl...


How to make the most of your living space as the nights draw in

How to make the most of your living space as the nights draw in - Architect and TV presenter George Clarke reveals his top tips to style up your sitting room. By Sam Wylie-Harris.


The 12 best women’s winter pyjamas for peaceful nights and cosy sofa days

The temperature has dropped and the nights are drawing in, so it’s time to think about winter nightwear. The right pair of pyjamas can stop you from reaching for the thermostat dial and keep you toasty as you let the dog out first thing. As a bit of a PJ obsessive, I’ve done the hard work to narrow down the best sets. There’s those for days on the sofa binging your favourite Netflix shows and smarter styles for breakfast with house guests at the...


Peter Stetina passes on fourth year in Life Time Grand Prix to seek 'races that truly suit me'

'If I'm going to leave my family, I need to make it count' says 37-year-old as he extends privateer career with new adventures on Gravel Earth Series


I swapped the UK rat race for Spain’s slower pace – it’s healthier and more sociable

After getting fed up with drinking, a move to Spain transformed Anne Scott's life into a much healthier and happier version


Childhood obesity: How the first 2,000 days hold the key to lifelong health

By Hugo Francisco de Souza Targeting the first 2,000 days of life with comprehensive strategies can significantly reduce childhood obesity, tackling a global issue with integrated, multi-behavioral solutions. Study: Early life factors that affect obesity and the need for complex...


What to do now if you’re worried about your retirement prospects

What to do now if you’re worried about your retirement prospects - Are you one of the 27% of people who doubt they’ll ever be able to afford to stop working? Don’t panic if you’re not on track, says a pensions expert.


How to stop buying clothes you don’t need

When red carpet stylist Elizabeth Stewart posted a picture on Instagram of Cate Blanchett in a scarlet shirt dress, her hashtag read: “It’s chic to repeat.” Blanchett wore the Michael Kors dress back in 2014, yet this week it looked as pristine as on its first outing. Thankfully, the wear-it-once culture that follows occasion dressing is waning and...


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?


The people who are chronically late – and the friends and partners whose lives they’re ruining

The people who are chronically late – and the friends and partners whose lives they’re ruining - LET’S UNPACK THAT: Being perpetually late to things – and keeping other people waiting – is not the most criminal of behaviours but it’s arguably one of the most annoying. Olivia Petter has dug into what actually may be causing it and asks why it’s so hard for many of us to address


Scurvy 'is re-emerging' due to modern diets and cost of living crisis

Scurvy, a disease common between the 16th and 18th centuries which results from vitamin C deficiency, is re-emerging, according to doctors in Australia.


How to pull off five tricky autumn trends in midlife

Autumn has always been my favourite season for fashion. I positively crave that ineffable moment when the leaves start to crisp and the eking out of summer frocks no longer cuts it (not even with an ankle boot). It’s time to dive into tactile fabrics and cosy layers once more. I inwardly rejoice. High street shops are brimming with tempting new pie...


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


Study links masculine norms to poor cardiovascular health awareness

Cardiovascular disease remains a top cause of sickness and death in the U.S. and worldwide. Doctors and researchers have it especially high on their radar because it's more modifiable and preventable than many other diseases and causes of death. Importantly, though, modification and prevent...


Spanish experts explain the keys to turn retirement into an exciting stage

The 'official' marker of the end of a productive life, retirement is often perceived as a stage characterized by nostalgia, a loss of purpose, and decline. For many, it feels like entering a tunnel with no way out, where only the shadow of old age can be glimpsed. However, others see it as an opportunity to enjoy an unfamiliar freedom and leave beh...


7 things you might be wasting your money on – and 4 you should pay more for


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


Bronde hair is autumn's most low-maintenance hair trend

Here's what you need to ask for…


The wellness benefits of going on a luxury cruise

From the fresh sea air to the lack of jet lag


(7 Tips) Many people do not know these unique tips

Tailor nour (7 Tips) Many people do not know these unique tips


We Asked Three Experts How to Keep Your Curls Healthy This Winter

As soon as the weather drops, my seasonal swaps get into motion - my face creams and my wardrobe completely change to suit falling temperatures here in the UK and in order to keep my curls healthy and moisturised, I alter my hair routine too.


7 reasons why you feel tired all the time

Almost half of people in the UK don't get enough sleep.


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


Jo Malone: ‘I was the sole breadwinner for my family from 11 years old’

“I’m loving my life. I’m loving the speed at which I live… I love the adventure!” says Jo Malone, breezing into Soho Hotel, trailing a zesty cloud of rose, pomelo, vetiver, clove, patchouli and suede. The maverick fragrance rockstar, who sold her first brand – Jo Malone London – to Estée Lauder in 1999 for undisclosed millions, is undergoing a midl...


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.


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...


‘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 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...


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...


How Gen Z revived the all-inclusive holiday… and why many are opting for 'detour destinations'

New research from Expedia shows 38% of Britons say an all-inclusive hotel appeals to them, a figure which rises to 50% for Gen Z.


Moments of momentous scale in a Beverley Hills home

With a lofty position, this project by Montalba Architects alludes to the drama of the mountains with judicious restraint


7 anti-ageing foods to add into your diet


I was a bestselling recipe writer - then burnout killed my appetite for food, and life. This is how I found my way back

Three years ago, I fell out of love with food. I didn’t want to shop, I didn’t want to cook. I ate for necessity, not pleasure. The ends of a loaf of bread. An apple. A glass of oat milk. Whatever leftovers were in the fridge. It wasn’t just food; everything around me had transformed into shades of monochrome. I couldn’t get out of bed most days, yet I couldn’t sleep. I was wired, tired and scrolling. I didn’t care much for whether the morning...


Study Finds Longer Overnight Fasting and Early Breakfast Linked to Lower BMI

Research in chrononutrition explores the relationship between fasting, mealtimes, our circadian rhythms and health


21 ways to boost longevity: what the scientists say

21 ways to boost longevity: what the scientists say - Small tweaks can make a huge difference to your health and longevity, from the type of wine you drink, to the speed you walk. Here’s how to live better for longer, says Sarah Rainey