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Why longer lives for our dogs could mean longer lives for us

Every six months, Casey undergoes careful cardiac testing at a lab; she has been through extensive genetic profiling and is now enrolled in a drug trial that researchers believe could extend her life. Casey, an 11-year-old labrador-German shepherd cross who lives with her owner Kate Saunders in Massachusetts, is part of the growing effort to help dogs live better for longer, and which gerontologists hope may improve human longevity too. Late...

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 ...

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

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

Living in Faro, the Algarve: best areas, cost of living and advantages

Faro, the capital of Portugal's sunny Algarve region, attracts residents and tourists for its natural beauty, cultural heritage and enviable quality of life. This charming city, situated in the south of Portugal, offers a vibrant mix of tradition and modernity, making it a popular destination for those looking to live a quiet life by the sea.

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...

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

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

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

With modern touches, the decade's style can easily be updated.

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...

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.

I Cut Off My Afro Hair For The First Time - This Is What It’s Taught Me About My Identity

'The decision to cut my hair was ultimately born from a desire to reclaim autonomy'

‘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...

According to experts, these are the essential skills you should develop at work this year

We're ready to take on 2024.

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...

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

Get better sleep with these 5 tips from experts

Get better sleep with these 5 tips from experts - Nearly a third of American adults don't get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per night

6 experts share how to embrace the beauty of blue in your home

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

'At 43, it changed everything'

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

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

Five chic ways to wear pedal pushers

Is a vegan diet healthy?

With an increasing number of people following a vegan diet for ethical, environmental and health reasons we asked a nutritionist to explain the health benefits and how to ensure you're getting enough nutrients.

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...

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

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...

I've given up on my career goals after having kids

Now I have two children, my life is no longer solely about fighting for the next rung on the career ladder.

Skin Solutions: Your definitive guide to rosacea

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

8 rules from doctor to help avoid heart attack

It's better to prevent health problems than to treat them for a long time, especially when it comes to heart health. The best prevention for heart diseases includes a proper diet, regular physical activity, and avoiding harmful habits. Learn about the rules for a healthy lifestyle to prevent a heart attack, reports Express. Don't smoke Doctor Mike ...

The Five Stages of Retirement (and How to Skip Three of Them)

Getting the first step wrong inevitably means you’ll go through stages three through five. Get step one right, and it’s a two-step process.

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...

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 ...

5 ways to reduce noise in your home

Prevent unwanted noise from appliances disturbing your peaceful home life.

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

People should adopt ‘old-fashioned’ ways of staying healthy – Sir Chris Whitty

Making it easy and attractive for people to exercise is one of the most effective ways of maintaining independence, the Chief Medical Officer said.

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

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.

The table manners under threat from Gen Z – and why we shouldn’t give them up

Elbows off the table was a reflex drilled into me by my grandmother. Even mid-conversation or while ladling out gravy, she had a preternatural ability to detect a joint grazing the tablecloth and would mete out her stern warning instantly. It appears generations following hers aren’t so punctilious. New research finds table manners are a thing of t...

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.

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

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

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

The slow-carb diet may help with weight loss, but is it safe?

Here are the benefits and potential risks

What you can do every night to prevent irritable bowel syndrome

What you can do every night to prevent irritable bowel syndrome - Study finds leading healthy lifestyle strongly linked to lower chance of developing condition

‘I started resistance training at 65 and significantly reversed my severe osteoporosis’

'I wanted to train for longevity'

Review explains lesser-known yet vital components of the Mediterranean diet

By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. The Mediterranean diet has gained immense popularity over the last decades because of its scientifically proven positive impact on human health. Many studies have been conducted to decipher this dietary pattern's health and environmental impact. In a review ...

‘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

9 clever things people with nice-smelling homes always do, according to experts

These things people with nice-smelling homes always do are easy to do and are budget-friendly, too. We've also picked out three useful buys.

How to refresh a small living room — 5 easy tips designers swear by

Want to find out how to refresh a small living room? We've spoken with designers to find out how to give yours a new look, and picked out beautiful buys

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...

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

Email [email protected] if you would like to take part in How I Spend My Money. All our subjects are genuine but anonymous. I was born in a very sleepy town. Growing up I knew we weren’t well off, but we never went without. I never thought of myself as coming from a working class family until I went to university, and realised that my parents i...

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...

I Did it My Way: Zita Cobb, founder of Canada's Fogo Island Inn

I Did it My Way: Zita Cobb, founder of Canada's Fogo Island Inn - In our new sustainable travel icons column, Zita Cobb of Fogo Island Inn reveals how creating a sustainable luxury hotel resulted in a new economic engine for a remote island destination