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...

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...

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Weekend warrior exercise approach comparable to regular exercise for weight loss

Whether you engage in physical activity on a regular basis or one-to-two days a week, both options produce weight loss suggests a new study published in the journal Obesity , The Obesity Society's (TOS) flagship journal. The study is the first of its kind to examine the association between phys...

49 living room ideas: latest trends and easy decor updates

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What to eat, do and see in Southern California

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‘We live in the best house in the world’: five design experts on how to live better in small homes

Australia has some of the largest homes in the world. Many who do live small aspire to one day live big. But around the world, limited space is not always seen as a sacrifice. From Sweden, where the average size of an apartment is 68 sq metres, to Hong Kong’s micro flats as small as 18 sq metres, globally architects are used to getting creative with tight spaces – they must let as much light in and offer individuals and families the same...

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Habits that destroy our mental health

There are certain psychological habits that often prevent us from living fully and feeling ourselves. They destroy us from within and affect our health and quality of life, according to Mentoly. Contradicting one's own feelings Denying or avoiding one's own emotions can lead to a deterioration of mental health and depression. Advice: Allow yourself...

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Why Mark Sisson is Radically Changing his Diet to Live Longer

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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 "...

Black and menopausal: 3 people share their experiences of this time of transition

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Joe Wicks: ‘Spending 15 minutes on small daily wins can change your life’

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11 of the most extraordinary sustainable boutique eco hotels

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A new start after 60: My job threatened to make me ill – so I moved out of London and started a magazine

Mich Maroney has always known what she wanted. As a little girl, she loved painting and told her family she was going to be an artist. “I was so young that I didn’t even know what it meant,” she says. “But my dad had this huge book on art and suddenly I knew, yes, this is what I’m going to do.” Maroney, 61, was born in Hong Kong to a British father and a Macanese mother. When she was eight, the family moved to London, where she later worked as a...

How much olive oil is healthy? An expert guide to the superfood

Whether used as a drizzle over salad, a dip for bread or to roast vegetables, olive oil has been hailed for its health-boosting effects for centuries. It was praised an elixir of youth and health in ancient Greece and swathes of studies in recent decades seem to have upheld the claim, concluding that it dramatically lowers the risk of disease and a...

New models improve heart disease risk prediction, especially for women

When it comes to matters of the heart, cardiovascular disease in women is underdiagnosed compared to men. A popular scoring system used to estimate how likely a person is to develop a cardiovascular disease within the next 10 years is the Framingham Risk Score. It is based on factors including a...

How many litres of water should you drink a day?

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Vegetarian diet: health benefits & tips

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Scientists say these 10 habits will make you happier

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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...

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 ...

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

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How much to save for retirement – according to your lifestyle

Whether retirement is just around the corner, or decades away, one worrying truth remains the same – you’re probably not saving enough for it. Despite auto-enrolment pension reforms, which set up qualifying employees with a workplace pension and overall contributions of 8pc, most workers are still not saving enough for a comfortable retirement – an...

How to clean a living room — give yours a refresh in 6 simple steps

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Em the Nutritionist shares 12 of her self-care essentials

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

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The tricks stylists use to make food look fabulous

If the way to our hearts is through our stomachs, then the route to our stomachs is helped an awful lot by what we clap our eyes on. Bombarded by food advertisements plastered everywhere from billboards to bus shelters, not to mention all over our screens, we’re a nation that’s used to being lured to the table – or takeaway joint or delivery app – ...

What you can do now to prevent a stroke in the future, according to doctors

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‘I’m 31, earn £60k and buy 1,000 tea bags every other month. This is how I spend my money’

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This Guy Lost 80 Pounds and Gained Discipline Through Yoga

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5 healthy curry recipes you need to know

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Run at 40, dance at 80: the best ways to exercise in every decade of your life

What is the best sport for you, at different stages of your life? Simple: the one you enjoy. It doesn’t have to be competitive, or have a goal – literal or metaphorical. “Initiatives from Sport England show one factor is key: enjoyment,” says sports scientist Prof John Brewer. “That can come from the environment, camaraderie or friendship as much as the sport itself. What’s important is to find your niche – the thing you enjoy.” Images from...

‘Born cool’ – why the varsity jacket is still leader of the pack

There are few items of clothing as iconic – or as purely American – as the classic varsity jacket. Yet, lately, it has been making a comeback, thanks in part to Italian powerhouse Prada, who featured a chic all-leather take on it at Milan fashion week in February. It has also been a central piece in much-hyped recent collaborations between Gap and Palace, and Supreme and MM6 Maison Margiela. Not even the digital space is safe: Louis Vuitton has...

Parisian health hacks are trending - 6 nutritionist-approved ways to channel your inner French girl and boost wellbeing

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How to style your home like a professional

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Being lonely ‘may increase risk of heart disease in diabetes patients’

Being lonely ‘may increase risk of heart disease in diabetes patients’ - Scientists have found it to be a bigger risk factor for heart disease than diet, exercise, smoking and depression.

USA vs UK: Which country has the better lifestyle?

After Douglas Carswell gave his experience of living in the US as a Brit, Telegraph readers took to the comments section to share their take on life in America. Readers, many of whom have lived in both the US and the UK, admired the lifestyle of Americans, including their healthcare system and career ambitions. Meanwhile, others praised the politen...

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31 Ways of How to Bring '70s Fashion Trends Back

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10 things you should know about living with a stoma

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5 Mindset Shifts to Change Your Life

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