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

What's your season? The colour science behind the clothes that make you look good

Like all good (just about) millennials, my Instagram algorithm knows me better than anyone else.

25 best lidos and outdoor pools near you in the UK

Summer is coming

The thought of exercise used to fill me with dread - now, I’m an 8x marathoner who finds joy through movement

So why don't we encourage young girls to have a passion for sport the way we do with boys?

‘It interprets them as a sabre-toothed tiger’: How cortisol actually deals with daily stressors in our bodies

‘It interprets them as a sabre-toothed tiger’: How cortisol actually deals with daily stressors in our bodies - IN FOCUS: As online searches for ‘cortisol’ reach an all-time high, Olivia Petter examines what the stress hormone really does to our bodies, and how to control it

I was feeling tired and then one simple health test saved my life

It’s scary thinking back that I had no idea how badly wrong things were going in my body.

How many litres of water should you drink a day?

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

Social media pressure on children's body-image

This year, more than ever, our teens and even younger children are hopping on the body-image bandwagon, in large part due to social media. It is a dangerous trend that can lead to extreme social media influences. More information with Elizabeth Milovidov, founder of Digital Parenting Coach.com.

The twee Cotswolds town that became a super-rich playground

We need to talk about Tetbury. Namely its morphing from the quintessential Cotswolds village into a townie playground. Full disclosure, I’m a bona fide townie, who is not impartial to a bit of “London vulgar”. I have an (I hope subtly ironic) fascination with fugly brands such as Versace and every so often become struck by an overwhelming desire to...

The '90s called – monogrammed swimwear is back

Quiet luxury is on vacation

This is Why People in Costa Rica Live Longer than Anywhere Else in the World

Continuous Glucose Monitor from Signos use Code FEB15 https://store.signos.com/plan?c=tdfeb15 Why do People in Costa Rica Live so Long? This video does contain a paid partnership with a brand that helps to support this channel. It is because of brands like this that we are able to provide the content that we do for free. Click HERE to Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThomasDeLauerOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 Please check out the new Shorts channel, DeLauer Clips and Workouts, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPQImPsw74KhO0Zy2-leyA/videos Please Subscribe to my Email Newsletter Here: https://www.thomasdelauer.com/life-optimization-tactics/ Follow More of My Daily Life on Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/ThomasDeLauer References https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhackl/2020/08/12/what-costa-ricas-blue-zone-can-teach-us-about-the-future-of-wellbeing--longevity/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2831395/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4241350/ https://o

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...

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

Weight loss drug 'changed my life'

A new study on the weight loss drug Wegovy indicates that the medication could reduce the risk of heart attacks or stroke.

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...

Stay-at-home girlfriends: why Gen Z are rejecting 'girlboss' culture

'Soft girl' trend reflects disillusionment with the corporate ladder but has 'huge financial risks'

As tenniscore soars in popularity: 7 tennis outfits that look chic and perform better, tested by team MC

Channel your inner Zendaya.

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

Joe Wicks: ‘Spending 15 minutes on small daily wins can change your life’ - INTERVIEW : The celebrity fitness coach and presenter chats to Hannah Twiggs about the inspiration behind his new book, the benefits of his ‘small daily wins’ philosophy and his tips for improving both our mental and physical health

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...

‘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

Obesity drug 'cuts risk of heart attack or stroke regardless of weight lost'

Anti-obesity jabs could reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes or heart failure in obese people regardless of the amount of weight they lose while on the drug, researchers have found.

Six ways to eat more antioxidants for better muscle mass and brain health

We hear a lot about the benefits of antioxidants in our beauty products and our food, but why are they good for us and how can we cram more into our diet? Antioxidants are molecules that combat free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage the body’s cells. Some antioxidants – compounds in food like vitamins C and E, that fight oxidat...

Nigella Lawson weighs in on Ozempic craze sweeping Hollywood

Nigella Lawson weighs in on Ozempic craze sweeping Hollywood - Oprah Winfrey and Sharon Osbourne are among the many stars using the weight-loss jab

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...

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...

7 heart disease risk factors, according to experts

It's the leading cause of death in the United States, but what are the top heart disease risk factors?

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...

The barrel-leg jean is shaping up to be the denim style of the season

This unusual silhouette is surprisingly flattering

Global Ambassador Rosalía Becomes The New Face of The Lady Dior

The ultimate cool-girl, Rosalía stars in the new Lady Dior campaign

TV tonight: the truth about the environmental impact of Coca-Cola

Dispatches: Coca-Cola’s Dirty Secret 8pm, Channel 4 The brand is considered socially evil in more ways than one, but Coca-Cola’s environmental impact is the specific focus of this report. Ellie Flynn – a self-confessed Coca-Cola addict – investigates the reality of what happens to the 2bn bottles of the product consumed every year in the UK, and its claims about recycled plastic and water sustainability. Hollie Richardson Tonight: Kids in...

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...

Ever wondered how many calories you should eat daily? Presenting your personalised formula

It's surprisingly simple

The 5 Countries with the LONGEST Lifespans are NOT Blue Zones

Use Code THOMAS25 for 25% off Your First Order from SEED: https://www.seed.com/thomasyt Which Countries ACTUALLY Live the Longest? This video does contain a paid partnership with a brand that helps to support this channel. It is because of brands like this that we are able to provide the content that we do for free. Click HERE to Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThomasDeLauerOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 Please check out the new Shorts channel, DeLauer Clips and Workouts, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPQImPsw74KhO0Zy2-leyA/videos Please Subscribe to my Email Newsletter Here: https://www.thomasdelauer.com/life-optimization-tactics/ Follow More of My Daily Life on Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/ThomasDeLauer Resources & References https://www.livescience.com/oldest-people-may-not-be-so-old.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11258071 https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/704080v1.full#ref-2 https://www.worlddata.info/life-expectancy.php http://activityinequality.stanford.edu/#project https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6356790/ https://karger.com/anm/article-abstract/67/2/87/40866/Sociodemographic-and-Behavioural-Determinants-of-a?redirectedFrom=fulltext https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-022-12572-8 Timestamps ⏱ 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Absolute vs Relative Centenarians 2:16 - Is the Longevity of Okinawans a Myth? 4:00 - Reporting Issues with the Blue Zones 6:03 - Hong Kong, China 6:33 - Switzerland 9:00 - 25% off Your First Order from SEED! 9:47 - Reasons for Hong Kong's Long Lifespan 11:06 - Reasons for Switzerland's Long Lifespan 12:05 - Nordic Countries (Iceland, Norway & Sweden) 14:33 - Crafting the Ultimate Lifestyle

Early death risk grows with just three ‘slightly unhealthy mid-life traits’

Just three “slightly unhealthy traits” in mid-life increase the risk of early death by a third, research suggests. The study found people carrying extra weight in their 40s and 50s who also had slightly raised blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar levels were also 35 per cent more likely to have a heart attack or stroke over the next three dec...

How the food you eat actually changes your face

People sometimes comment on how I look so different today from when they started following me on Mindvalley around 8 years ago. I wanted to share how dramatic this change is by showing you my old and new ID and a massive old Mindvalley T-Shirt I used to wear. 😲 The reason for the change is even more dramatic - it has to do with making certain changes to the foods I chose to eat and a few mental concepts like BCD (Behavioral Change Dynamics). Watch the video and if you're curious about how to experience this yourself, and how you can change your own biology in just three months.... Join the FREE webinar I set up to share this model with you. (Special guest is @EricEdmeades of Wildfit.) 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/pW9GRCSE #LoseWeight #FoodFreedom

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 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...

A moment that changed me: I thought fitness was my superpower. Then I realised it was a ball and chain

I have Jane Fonda to thank for my fitness “discovery” in the late 1980s. Still in my teens, I wore through the carpet doing her workout videos in front of the TV. I also spent hours ploughing up and down the pool at the local leisure centre and honing my muscles at the gym. I always regarded fitness as my superpower. Something that I worked hard at, for sure, but something that gave me kudos. Keeping fit – I mean, really fit – seemed to me an...

The best long cardigans to shop now for the chillier weather

Meet our latest loungewear hero...

Research quantifies impact of childhood obesity on long-term health and life expectancy

New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) has, for the first time, quantified the impact of different aspects of childhood obesity on long-term health and life expectancy. The modelling by stradoo GmbH, a life sciences consultancy in...

‘At 47, I’ve trimmed off a dress size with these clever styling tricks’

If you’ve ever followed the fashion designer Wiggy Hindmarch on Instagram, you’ll have been sucked in by her charismatic approach to getting dressed. She speaks directly to her nearly 60,000 followers, showing them what she’s wearing (from her own collection), and crucially how to style it. She is also no-holds-barred on how she dresses to accentua...

"I debunk wellness misinformation for a living… So, why did I fall for it?"

Given my career, I thought I’d be the last person duped by rogue wellness influencers. And yet…

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

Beauty tips for a busy life from a makeup pro.

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 "...

14 beauty editors confirm it—these luxury beauty products are worth their weight in gold

A serious upgrade to your beauty routine

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

5 healthy curry recipes you need to know

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

Queen Elizabeth’s 29 Most Iconic Fashion Moments

From her coronation dress to her rainbow daywear.

‘Magical’ town with two castles heralded best place to live in the South West

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...