Health

Hyrox: the gruelling cult workout that's taken over London

Hyrox: the gruelling cult workout that's taken over London - Like CrossFit but much harder. Londoners have become addicted to Hyrox. William Hosie lunges, squats and sweats through his first session to find out why

Eating breakfast at this time could reduce heart disease risk

A French study suggests that eating breakfast and supper an hour earlier may reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. This research emphasizes the importance of meal timing for cardiovascular health, according to The Telegraph. The study found that having breakfast at 8 am instead of 9 am decreases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by...

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

Rise in autism cases: Are environmental factors partly to blame?

How to explain the rise in autism cases in industrialised countries in recent years? The neurodevelopmental disorder is partly hereditary, but the finger is also being pointed at pollution, although no causal link has yet been established. Scientists in southern France are currently investigating the role of environmental factors in autism by following 1,700 families over 10 years. It's a groundbreaking study in a country that lags behind in autism research and diagnosis. To mark World Autism Awareness Day, FRANCE 24 went to Montpellier to meet one of these families. Emerald Maxwell and Sophian Aubin report.

'90s Fashion Moments We Don't Miss

Remember the thin eyebrows trend?

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.

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...

8 Scandi-inspired small bathroom ideas

See our fave Scandi-inspired small bathroom ideas from neutral color palettes to accessorizing with plants. Find advice from design experts to get the look.

‘It probably saved my life’: How a low-carb diet can help with type 2 diabetes

‘It probably saved my life’: How a low-carb diet can help with type 2 diabetes - After he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Giancarlo and his wife Katie went on a journey to discover the low-carb diet that would eventually put him in remission

72 hours in Rome: here's how to spend three days in Italy's historical capital city

Sightseeing with a side of R&R

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...

Skin Solutions: Your definitive guide to rosacea

From triggers to treatments, the experts break down everything there is to know about the skin condition

UK PM Sunak to consult on tougher rules to combat 'sick note culture'

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will look at tightening the rules for long-term sick leave in a bid to reverse a rise in the number of Britons who have permanently dropped out of the workforce. Labour force participation among working-age Britons is its lowest since 2015, due to a rise in long-term illness and a greater number of students, in contrast to

How many healthy years do you have left? Use our tool to find out

By 2030, a baby girl born in the UK will have a life expectancy of 85.3 years and a baby boy, 82.5 years. These predictions, based on a study led by Imperial College London in collaboration with the World Health Organization, show a huge increase from the 46-year life expectancy of babies born in the early 1900s. We are, as the statistics show, liv...

50 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.

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

Rise and shine.

Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident

Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident - Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is now a U.S. resident

The healthy way to lose six kilos if you’re a man

It’s a figure as uncompromising as the average Briton’s: obesity is now costing the UK almost £100billion a year. Analysis from the Tony Blair Institute published last week described the “sick and impoverished nation” our excess weight is creating, amounting to four per cent of the GDP - that has seen an additional 6kg added to men’s waistlines ove...

Capri pants are trending – here's how to style them

Five chic ways to wear pedal pushers

First-time buyers guide: starter flats from 350k to 400k in buzzy postcodes that won't break the bank

First-time buyers guide: starter flats from 350k to 400k in buzzy postcodes that won't break the bank - Finally in a position to enter the market? Your guide to the London hotspots that first-time buyers need to know

How to be happy – the five golden rules

The UK population is ageing rapidly, with the number of over-65s in the country growing by nearly 50 per cent in the past five decades. This is very much a positive thing – advances in medicine and public health messaging mean that people are living longer than ever. But are they happier? Depression is sometimes perceived as a young person’s illnes...

28 Icons of the 1970s

Fashion, film, and music would never be the same.

Best petite summer dresses UK that we'll be wearing this year

Best petite summer dresses UK that we'll be wearing this year - Floaty frocks for those 5ft4 and under

Pennsylvania school district cancel's actor's speech over concerns of activism, 'lifestyle'

Pennsylvania school district cancel's actor's speech over concerns of activism, 'lifestyle' - A Pennsylvania school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik Pancholy

Early bedtimes are all the rage with young people – but are they feasible?

Early bedtimes are all the rage with young people – but are they feasible? - IN FOCUS: Nine o’clock is apparently the new preferred bedtime for twentysomethings prioritising shut-eye above all else. Between hectic work schedules, shoddy commutes, and the deadening cycle of life admin, what time does that leave for fun? asks Annabel Nugent

18 bathroom accessories to turn your restroom into a haven

From the fun to the functional.

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.

Longest Covid infection recorded at 613 days

The virus mutated around 50 times during the 613-day period

Richard Hammond: ‘The majority of cars will still be petrol in 2050’

It was always going to be difficult to know if and when Richard Hammond was in the throes of a mid-life crisis. After all, he’s been associated with the traditional signifiers – buying sports cars, wearing leather jackets, growing unsettling facial hair – for almost as long as he’s been in the public eye. So it’s helpful that now, at the age of 54,...

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

US states where people live the longest

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...

‘After years of failed fad diets + workouts, I started lifting weights'

'At 43, it changed everything'

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...

Study reveals long-term consequences of atrial fibrillation

The lifetime risk of atrial fibrillation (a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate) has increased from one in four to one in three over the past two decades, finds a study from Denmark in The BMJ today. And among those with the condition, two in five...

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 vitiligo: 'my makeup was a mask I used to face the world for 20 years'

Living with vitiligo: 'my makeup was a mask I used to face the world for 20 years' - Elj Abid wore makeup for two decades to hide his battle with vitiligo, a rare autoimmune skin condition. Before his wedding day he ditched the foundation and now uses his experiences to raise awareness

Millions of older people live in fear of scams and a huge number worry about answering the phone or front door

Although anyone can be scammed, older people are at greater risk of certain kinds of fraud, particularly those who live alone or are cognitively impaired or recently bereaved, says Age UK.

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

5 healthy curry recipes you need to know

Spice lovers live longer - that's bona fide science.

I embraced this alternative lifestyle for the freedom - but I ended up trapped

I felt light and free. Until I didn't.

How I reversed my type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes – and what I wish I’d known earlier

Three people tell i how they put their type 2 diabetes into remission, and expert Dr Lucy Chambers explains what to do after diagnosis

Ask Lisa: ‘I’m 70 and love fashion. How do I not look like mutton dressed up as lamb?’

head of fashion. She began her career in fashion at Vogue. She has written four novels, has an honorary doctorate from the University of Arts in London, and was awarded an OBE in 2022 for services to fashion.Each week, she responds to your queries, lending her expertise to help you shop smart. Have a question for her? Submit it below. Dear Lisa, I ...

Eating like it’s the 1970s showed me the madness of our modern diet

As I spoon 75g of cooked pasta into the triangle of my “portion control” plate, I can’t quite believe how modest it looks. Last week, I would have blithely served myself a ­plateful; then gone back for ­seconds. Now, my life is divided into a pie-chart of shame. I exercise a lot, but it turns out I am the queen of overserving. Only now do I realise...

31 Ways on How to Make '90s Trends Work

Held onto your flannel and jelly sandals? This is your time (again).

Makeup artist Bobbi Brown shares 4 easy tips for women over 40

Beauty tips for a busy life from a makeup pro.

Voices: Working-class men like Steve Wright don’t go to the doctor – and that’s exactly the problem...

Working-class men like Steve Wright don’t go to the doctor – and that’s exactly the problem... - Wright’s brother Laurence said that the legendary DJ was too ‘stoic’ to seek medical help. It’s an attitude that’s all too common – and can have tragic results

Scientists name eight measures that can slow ageing by up to six years

Scientists have named eight health measures that can slow the body’s ageing process by six years. Keeping body weight, blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure in check while maintaining healthy sleep and eating regimes, doing regular physical activity and not smoking may slow the ageing process by around six years, US experts say. A study suggests that following these measures promotes good heart health, which in turn may slow the pace of...

I dreamed of travelling while working remotely — then it became my nightmare

The digital nomad lifestyle is not all it's cracked up to be.

40 garden lighting ideas

Let these garden lighting ideas inspire your outdoor space upgrade, be it big or small – whether you're on a budget or have money to splurge.