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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...


OPINION - Forget your handbag, the latest status symbol du jour is your luxury beliefs

Forget your handbag, the latest status symbol du jour is your luxury beliefs -


Sit less, live healthier: Trial shows blood pressure drops with less sitting

By Pooja Toshniwal Paharia In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open , researchers investigated whether reducing sitting time could effectively improve blood pressure (BP) among older adults. ​​​​​​​Study: Sitting Time Reduction and Blood Pressure in Older Adults . Image Cre...


4 spring jackets and how to style them

We've nailed transeasonal dressing.


Black pastors see popular Easter services as an opportunity to rebuild in-person worship attendance

WASHINGTON (AP) — At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many churches moved their services online, the Rev. William H. Lamar IV initially shuddered at the thought that he needed to morph into a “video personality” to stay engaged with his parishioners. “I resisted kicking and screaming because I’m a child of the ’70s,” said Lamar, the senior pastor of historic Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. “I’m not a...


3 ways loneliness can damage your body


Find yourself always checking emails after hours? You may be suffering from 'FOBO'

A 'fear of being offline' is turning us into a constantly connected workforce – that is neither healthy nor productive


Diet's role in fighting vitiligo highlighted in new research

By Hugo Francisco de Souza In a recent review published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology , researchers collated available literature exploring the impacts of diet and nutritional interventions against vitiligo. Their dataset comprised 14 publications from three online scientific databas...


Mindful eating has transformed the way I eat - why I reckon you should give it a go, too

Seen a friend raving about the many mindful eating benefits but not exactly sure what it entails? It's all too easy to think mindful eating only leads to better digestion and a healthier relationship with food, and while these two things aren't to be sniffed at, there are a whole heap of other plus points of taking a more considered approach to you...


32 Ways on How to Make '90s Trends Work

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


Coastal kitchen ideas — 7 ways to bring beachy beauty into your cooking space

Looking for coastal kitchen ideas? We've asked designers and color experts for their favorite ways to bring the sea into their spaces, plus picked matching buys


Beating a drink or drug dependency is life-changing - here’s how to get help

Not only is getting help vital, but it is also free and it works. So how do you go about finding treatment for either yourself or someone you love?


‘Woe betide anyone that tries to stop me from going on holiday’ – Jet2 boss as he launches flights from Liverpool

‘Woe betide anyone that tries to stop me from going on holiday’ – Jet2 boss as he launches flights from Liverpool - Exclusive: CEO Steve Heapy says demand for travel is insatiable and airline competition is ‘healthy’


What Is Pilates, and Is It for Men? We Answer All Your Questions about Pilates

The key to unlocking untapped gains or a glorified stretching session? We straighten it out


Sella Concept adds "classic theatrical flair" to Locke am Platz hotel

London design studio Sella Concept has designed interiors to balance modern and classical elements for the latest Locke hotel in Zurich, Switzerland. Called Locke am Platz, the hotel in Zurich's Enge neighbourhood is surrounded by parks and botanical gardens, with Lake Zurich nearby. Sella Concept co-founder Tatjana Von Stein aimed to reflect the area's cultural The post Sella Concept adds "classic theatrical flair" to Locke am Platz hotel...


Could a derelict property become your dream home? A Place In The Sun’s Lucy Alexander shares top tips

Could a derelict property become your dream home? A Place In The Sun’s Lucy Alexander shares top tips - An abandoned or unloved property could be an opportunity to create the ‘forever home’ you’re searching for.


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...


‘Marriage was not in our vocabulary’ – couples mark 10 years of LGBT+ weddings

‘Marriage was not in our vocabulary’ – couples mark 10 years of LGBT+ weddings - Two couples have shared their views on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 a decade after the first weddings took place.


Which generation are you? Age ranges from Gen Z to Baby Boomers explained

Which generation are you? Age ranges from Gen Z to Baby Boomers explained - Each generation comes with its own stereotypes


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


Lamborghini has a new logo, and it’s… radically similar to the old one

Spot the difference! Lambo has changed its logo to look a bit less early Noughties…


Can a 9pm bedtime cure me of my constant exhaustion?

New research found a third of people in the UK are not happy with their quality and quantity of sleep


The make-up trends that actually work for midlife women

Let’s be honest: for the everyday woman, most make-up trends aren’t hugely relevant. Whether a fluoro-raspberry eyeshadow or an avant-garde glitter lipstick is big backstage at a fashion show doesn’t mean a great deal to most make-up wearers. While certain trendy products come and go, there are new types of make-up that happen to work wonderfully f...


Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: all aboard the most glamorous train journey in the world

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: all aboard the most glamorous train journey in the world - Crystal glasses, white-glove breakfast service and caviar — this is what it’s really like on board the Venice Simplon-Orient Express, says Dylan Jones


TV tonight: celebrating the life of Paul O’Grady – and Lily Savage

The Life and Death of Lily Savage 9pm, ITV1 To mark the first anniversary of the death of Paul O’Grady, this affecting documentary explores his life via his famous alter ego. As an underground cabaret star who started out in gay clubs but fully infiltrated the mainstream, Lily Savage’s story works as a parallel history of recent LGBTQ+ life in Britain. Graham Norton, Ian McKellen and O’Grady’s sister, Sheila Rudd, are among the contributors....


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...


Top fashion brands vow to stop greenwashing - what does this mean for the industry?

Three British brands have pledged to stop greenwashing practices - but will others across Europe follow suit? View on euronews


After years of suffering sleepless nights I've beaten insomnia in a month

It's changed my sleep - and my life - for the better.


Why live in Ibiza? Cost of living and best areas on the island

Ibiza, an island known worldwide for its vibrant nightlife and stunning beaches, is also a place that many choose as their permanent home. This destination not only offers parties and sun but also boasts a quality of life that attracts people from the world over. When considering moving to Ibiza, it's important to understand the daily expenses, from renting or purchasing property to the cost of food, services and transport. Furthermore, knowing...


Uproar in France after school hijab row: French 'laïcité' explained

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Wednesday defended French secularism following the resignation of a Paris school principal who received death threats after asking a student to remove her Muslim veil on the premises. Secularism and religion are hot-button issues in France, which is home to Europe's largest Muslim community. In 2004, authorities banned school children from wearing "signs or outfits by which students ostensibly show a religious affiliation" on the basis of the country's secular laws which are meant to guarantee neutrality in state institutions. FRANCE 24’s Charli James tells us more about French “laïcité”.


Check Out Kawasaki's Incredibly Rad, Fishing-Ready Ultra 160LX-S Angler Jet Ski

Who's ready to go fishing?


Billie Eilish calls out artists who release repackaged albums: ‘It’s so wasteful’

Billie Eilish calls out artists who release repackaged albums: ‘It’s so wasteful’ - 22-year-old singer lamented the widespread use of the practice ‘just to get you to keep buying more’


I thought I had everything. Then I realised I was just happy on the surface

The moment of clarity that changed my life wasn’t, on the face of it, all that significant.


24 basement ideas to convert your downstairs space

Transform your subterranean space into something fabulous with basement ideas that add value in every way.


How I learnt to control my stress by thinking like a man

“They were so generous, we must send a card,” I say to my boyfriend Mike after dinner with his friends. He looks at me as if I’m mad. “Fine, if you want to, but I’ve never sent a thank-you card in my life.” There are quite a few things Mike has managed to edit out from his life – sending birthday cards, sponsoring friends on charity runs, buying ti...


Kim Jong Un bans dogs and certain haircuts in North Korea

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has banned dogs and certain haircuts among the population where even the most mundane aspects of daily life are regulated. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, also known as North Korea) is one of the most heavily censored countries in the world. It recently caused a stir when it was revealed the nationa...


How can we save British nightlife from collapse? Look to Germany – and its football

Grassroots venues are the foundation upon which the mighty British music industry has been built, fuelling the phenomenal level of talent this small island has produced. Yet while successive governments have shouted about how they are a shining demonstration of the country’s creativity, the very same people have cut funding and opened the cultural sector to the most brutal market logic. Alongside government neglect, small venues across the...


27 of the Biggest Style Icons of All Time

From Cardi B to Princess Di.


Millennial Money: The evolution of retirement — and what it might mean for you

Millennial Money: The evolution of retirement — and what it might mean for you - Now that retirement spans more years than ever, you might need to rethink how you’re envisioning that stage of your life


Big Mood review: Nicola Coughlan has enormous fun as an anxious do-badder – but the comedy is unrefined

Big Mood review: Nicola Coughlan has enormous fun as an anxious do-badder – but the comedy is unrefined - 2/5 ‘Derry Girls’ star gives a big, fidgety performance as a playwright juggling her writing ambitions with her mental illness


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.


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...


Nutrients like vitamin B12 and vitamin D potentially play a role in risk of multimorbidity

By Pooja Toshniwal Paharia In a recent study published in BMC Public Health , researchers explored potential associations between nutrient intake and multimorbidities. Study: Nutrient intake and risk of multimorbidity: a prospective cohort study of 25,389 women . Image Credit: Saowa...


How to grow your own fruit and veg in a small family garden

Self-sufficiency has become a buzzword in recent years, as more and more people turn to growing their own vegetables and fruit, both to save money and for the pleasure and sense of reward it brings. But how much is it really possible to grow if you don’t own a lot of land? It’s a question that inspired Huw Richards and Sam Cooper to run an experime...


Modern songs have been dumbed down since the Eighties and are more repetitive now, study finds

Modern songs have been dumbed down and made more repetitive than they were in the Eighties, a study has found. The dominance of streaming platforms and the short attention span of the modern public mean musicians and producers are trying to make ever-catchier music that stops listeners from skipping to the next song. In previous decades, the need t...


The 12 best things to do in Cyprus

With its world-famous archeological sites, including the Curium near Limassol and the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos, luxury thalassotherapy centres and spas, water activities, and mountains dotted with vineyards and nature trails, Cyprus offers an endless variety of things to do during your holiday. You can try your hand at snorkelling, or diving if...


14 reasons yoga is so good for you

It's not just about feeling calmer


Border your curtains, spend on taps and embrace limewash… how to everything-proof your home

Upholstery: right fabric, right place Always factor durability as well as aesthetics into your fabric choices, says upholsterer and TV presenter Micaela Sharp: “Ideally [for a chair or sofa] pick something with a high Martindale count” – the number of rubs a fabric can take before a thread breaks. “I’d recommend over 35,000, but a lot of domestic fabrics now go up to 200,000, like stain-resistant velvets, which are particularly durable.”...


‘People mustn’t feel meat is being taken away’: German hospitals serve planetary health diet

Patrick Burrichter did not think about saving lives or protecting the planet when he trained as a chef in a hotel kitchen. But 25 years later he has focused his culinary skills on doing exactly that. From an industrial park on the outskirts of Berlin, Burrichter and his team cook for a dozen hospitals that offer patients a “planetary health” diet – one that is rich in plants and light in animals. Compared with the typical diet in Germany, known...


How To Style A Bob, From What To Ask Your Hairdresser To Post-Salon Styling

Your cut-out-and-keep handbook