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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 ...

How do I create a better work-life balance? Our career coach gives her tips

As part of our career clinic series, Jo Glynn-Smith gives advice to a reader who is suffering from burnout

I lost two stone exercising for just 25 minutes a day – this is how I did it

As a surgeon, I have a full-on week. I used to work at a hospital that was 50 miles away and would have to be at work by around 7.45am and wouldn’t get home until around 8pm; plus, I have two daughters, aged nine and six, and life often feels like a mad rush. Luckily, I have since moved hospitals and now work closer to home, so my commute is shorte...

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...

Vegetarian diet: health benefits & tips

Vegetarian diet: health benefits & tips By Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist Nutritionist Kerry Torrens explains what constit...

5 Mindset Shifts to Change Your Life

Become an AOI Member! ► https://www.artofimprovement.co.uk/member/ What if I told you that the biggest obstacle to your success and happiness might just be your own mindset? It's a bold statement, but this video shows how small changes in the way you think can lead to monumental shifts in your life's trajectory. This isn't about overhauling everything you know; it's about tweaking your perspective to unlock doors you didn't even realise were closed. BONUS CONTENT 🎁 Here's the PDF summary of this week's video: https://email.artofimprovement.co.uk/5-mindset-shifts-to-change-your-life WATCH THESE NEXT 🍿 1. How to Build the Most Powerful Mindset for Success https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-oEUihUipM 2. This is How to Do Things You Don't Want to Do https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvOHi6Hb3-A 3. You don't need more than two years https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKcHX_5dxdI 📧 Free Newsletter: https://email.artofimprovement.co.uk/ SOCIALS 🎙️ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-audio-of-improvement/id1589139135 🌐 Website: https://www.artofimprovement.co.uk/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art.of.improvement/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-art-of-improvement/ 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtOfImprovement 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/TheArtOfImprove 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.art.of.improvement ABOUT ME Hey 👋 Welcome to AOI! I'm your guide on this journey of self-discovery and growth. My mission is to share thought-provoking ideas, practical life skills, and inspirational stories to assist you in building a life filled with fulfillment, productivity, and creativity. Let's explore together the art of becoming our best selves! 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:37 Mindset Shift 1 2:35 Mindset Shift 2 4:33 Mindset Shift 3 6:02 Mindset Shift 4 7:59 Mindset Shift 5 📈 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofImprovement

‘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

7 Simple But Effective Ways To Look More Attractive Instantly

Get your free WHOOP + free month here: https://join.whoop.com/alexcosta My WHOOP Team invite code: COMM-DA87D0 Links to be the most stylish man in the room: ● Follow me on INSTAGRAM - http://bit.ly/AlexCostaIG ● Follow me on TIKTOK: https://bit.ly/TikTokAC ● Shop my Hair Products: https://bit.ly/ForteProducts ● Shop my Skincare Products: https://bit.ly/ApricusSkincare ● Shop my Clothing Brand: https://bit.ly/AetosApparel ● Join my FREE Newsletter - http://bit.ly/AlexCostaNewsletter If you start making changes on your appearance today, your life will be different in a matter of weeks. In this video we're going over SUBTLE but LIFE-CHANGING transformations. Watch the video and let me know if you learned something new! Shop what I'm wearing: Hair Product: Forte Series http://forteseries.com T-Shirt: Aetos http://aetosapparel.com Check out my other videos: How to Wash Your Face Properly - https://bit.ly/WashFace2022 Healthy Hair Tips For Men: https://goo.gl/M1YiZj My Morning Routine 2022: https://bit.ly/Routine2022

Thanks to Challengers, the tenniscore fashion trend is winning both on and off court

It’s time to serve some seriously chic lewks both on and off court

Why Mark Sisson is Radically Changing his Diet to Live Longer

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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...

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 ...

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...

Scientists say these 10 habits will make you happier

Scientists say these 10 habits will make you happier -

How many litres of water should you drink a day?

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

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

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

In The Loop: The growing concern over 'Forever Chemicals' in beauty products

We explore forever chemicals, also referred to as PFAS, and the potential dangers they present to both human health and the environment

The year of the bucket list lifestyle: why young professionals don’t want to wait for adventure

The year of the bucket list lifestyle: why young professionals don’t want to wait for adventure - IN FOCUS : Who wants to rent a damp overpriced room in a houseshare when you could be working out of a campervan in-between climbing mountains? Ellie Muir investigates how the rise of digital nomadism has spawned one of the year’s biggest predicted lifestyle trends

23 backyard ideas and landscaping inspiration for a stunning outdoor space –in all seasons

From fire pits to vegetable gardens and hard landscaping tips, these backyard ideas will deliver year-round interest to create a cool, convivial spot.

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...

11 of the most extraordinary sustainable boutique eco hotels

11 of the most extraordinary sustainable boutique eco hotels - Juliet Kinsman celebrates the hotels — near and far — setting sustainable benchmarks

5 Weight Loss Mistakes Men Over 40 Make – And How to Avoid Them

Learn the secrets to getting (and staying) lean

Em the Nutritionist shares 12 of her self-care essentials

From morning walks to go-to supplements, the foodie influencer shares her daily wellness rituals

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...

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?

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

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

26 of the Biggest Style Icons of All Time

From Cardi B to Princess Di.

Plant-based diets may be linked to lower cholesterol levels – study

Plant-based diets may be linked to lower cholesterol levels – study - Eating a vegetarian or vegan diet from an early age could reduce the risk of heart disease caused by blocked arteries, researchers suggest.

OPINION - Move over Dire Straits, stadium pop is now fashion, fabulous and gay

Move over Dire Straits, stadium pop is now fashion, fabulous and gay -

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

Childhood sedentariness associated with increase in blood insulin concentration, study shows

An increase in sedentary time from childhood is associated with a significant increase in blood insulin concentration, a new study shows. However, light physical activity could reduce the risk of excess insulin and insulin resistance. The study was conducted in collaboration between the Universi...

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

Skin Solutions: Your definitive guide to rosacea

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

What It's Like To Be A 16-Year-Old in Lagos | i-D

i-D travels to Lagos to meet teenage surfers, skaters and musicians as they talk about their dream careers and the expectations of being a 16-year-old in their hometown. In order of appearance: 1 - Monday Anthony 2 - David Joshua 3 - Christiana Omosuyi 4 - Mairo Chan 5 - Ojo Oladidupo 6 - Chinedu Okafor 7 - Qing Madi 8 - Borax 9 - JB 10 - Joshua Lucky 11 - Hope 12 - Bayo Mumuni 13 - Ollie Enore 14 - Kachi Ibekwe 15 - CJ Idowu 16 - Toby Balogun 00:00 - 00:20 - Intro 00:00:21 - 01:13 - Love for surfing 01:14 - 01:50 - Being able to dress how you want 01:51 - 02:13 - Life in Lagos is good 02:14 - 02:49 - Life as a singer-songwriter in Lagos 02:50 - 03:16 - Style is subjective 03:17 - 03:52 - What I love about Lagos 03:53 - 04:46 - When you come to Lagos --- i-D celebrates fashion, culture, individuality and youth. Our channel highlights unique and diverse perspectives to allow for more inclusivity within fashion and youth culture. i-D offers access to the most inspiring names in fashion a

US states where people live the longest

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 to lower your blood sugar levels, as new research reveals heart disease link

How to lower your blood sugar levels, as new research reveals heart disease link - Diet, exercise and lifestyle factors all play a role. By Katie Wright.

Women benefit more than men from same amount of regular exercise – study

Women experience greater benefits than men from the same amount of regular exercise, research suggests when it comes to avoiding an early grave. According to the NHS, men and women aged 19 to 64 should clock up at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise, or 75 of vigorous exercise a week, with muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week. However, studies have shown girls and women tend to do less physical activity than boys and men. Now...

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

This Guy Lost 80 Pounds and Gained Discipline Through Yoga

Zach Wolf never thought he'd be in a yoga studio in the first place

6 simple habits to help you feel happier every day

2024 is just beginning, meaning you still have time to make important decisions about what you want to achieve in the new year. It's common for us to set certain goals to become the best version of ourselves. The desire to improve is natural, but turning it into a source of pressure and stress is unnecessary. RBC-Ukraine shares six small habits tha...

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

Beauty tips for a busy life from a makeup pro.

The Mindset That Helped This Guy Lose 43 Pounds in 13 Weeks

"Showing up consistently changed everything for me."

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

‘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...

‘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...

What to eat, do and see in Southern California

California dreamin’ that you won’t want to wake up from

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...

What is combination cholesterol therapy, as study suggests it could save lives?

What is combination cholesterol therapy, as study suggests it could save lives? - Researchers say thousands of lives could be changed every year.

'I inherited an Italian farmhouse and want everyone to enjoy its beauty'

'I inherited an Italian farmhouse and want everyone to enjoy its beauty' - Oliver Poole was the stunned recipient of Il Bacio, a charming 15th century farmhouse in the rolling vineyards of Chianti. Now you can stay there too...