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Big Zuu: ‘Music and cooking make me feel euphoric’

Living in temporary housing as a kid gave me character and hunger. We moved all over London: Victoria, Battersea, Swiss Cottage and Kilburn. Growing up that way made me hate the government, but I also appreciated the system for giving us a home. It’s a weird feeling. I come from a massive family. My dad is one of five, and Mum has 13 siblings; my grandad was busy. I’m from Sierra Leone, where we have lots of kids, and most of our relatives still...

‘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...

Tough guy Jason Fox’s 13 tactics you’ll need to thrive in midlife

Everyday life can be uneventful. The kind of strength we need to weather life’s challenges doesn’t feel very applicable when you are busy sleep-walking through another average week. Who has time for a big adventure when there’s the daily grind to be dealt with? Maybe adventure is just for other people. People like Jason Fox, aka Foxy from SAS: Who ...

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

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

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

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 "...

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.

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

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 ...

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 many litres of water should you drink a day?

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

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...

How to lower cortisol levels

You may know that cortisol is linked to stress, but what is it and how can we keep it to healthy levels? Our expert investigates

I dreamed of travelling while working remotely — then it became my nightmare

The digital nomad lifestyle is not all it's cracked up to be.

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

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

"Showing up consistently changed everything for me."

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

Beauty tips for a busy life from a makeup pro.

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.

49 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.

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

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

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 ...

26 of the Biggest Style Icons of All Time

From Cardi B to Princess Di.

The rise of booze-free backpacking: why gen Z are choosing to travel sober

Issy McDermott used to go on holidays to drink: she did schoolies, partied her way through Central America, Europe and Asia, and “worked at a party hostel in Indonesia where I drank every day for an entire month”. But over the past year, she has experienced a shift. The 23-year-old Sydneysider, who also leads group tours with Plotpackers, a UK-based company marketing more affordable trips to young social media creators, became tired of the party...

Inside a curiosity-filled Lisbon apartment for a globe-trotting art collector

Designed by Gracinha Viterbo, this intriguing Lisbon apartment makes for a stimulating, sociable place to call home

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...

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...

10 things you should know about living with a stoma

10 things you should know about living with a stoma - Musician Tom Speight has lived with a stoma for over a decade, after undergoing an emergency operation that saved his life. Here he unpacks some of the misconceptions to mark World Involunary Bowel Disease (IBD) Day

Why Mark Sisson is Radically Changing his Diet to Live Longer

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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...

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

What to eat, do and see in Southern California

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

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...

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...

The Wellness Diaries: What I Eat In A Day

Episode 1 of The Wellness Diaries: What I Eat In A Day. A journey of improvement and discovery in daily habits, gym routines, business and personal growth. Elevating the mundane to something extraordinary. GET MY FITNESS & FOOD APP & Start your free 14-day trial today: https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/gainsbybrains-fitness-food/id6446317499 The app is free to download, and has a free 14-day day trial if you want to go ahead and check it out. Hope that you love it just as much as I do. My gym fit (commission links): Leggings: https://womens.best/Gainsbybrains-Define-Leggings Joggers: https://womens.best/Gainsbybrains-Comfort-Joggers music from epidemic sound www.epidemicsound.com

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

‘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...

‘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...

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...

Best petite summer dresses UK that we'll be wearing this year

Best petite summer dresses UK that we'll be wearing this year - Floaty frocks for those 5ft4 and under

US states where people live the longest

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

See how to clean a living room to freshen up your space. Our expert guide will help you return yours to its brilliant best in six simple steps

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

Learn the secrets to getting (and staying) lean

The secrets of the places where people live longest

There are five spots on the planet where people are likelier to live to a great age than elsewhere. Life in these “blue zones” – small areas in Sardinia, Costa Rica, Japan, California and Greece – has been ­studied in great detail over the past two decades by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic fellow and New York Times bestselling author. Buettner...

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.

5 healthy curry recipes you need to know

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

15 apartment living room ideas to copy whether you own or rent

Let our apartment living room ideas inspire you to make the most of your space, no matter what the size, layout or budget

Scientists say these 10 habits will make you happier

Scientists say these 10 habits will make you happier -

Vegetarian diet: health benefits & tips

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