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Should I take statins? I’m weighing up the pros and cons before I commit

Around eight million people in the UK are on statins, and I may soon have to join them. The results of a couple of blood tests have told me I have “high cholesterol” and I’ve been advised that going on these tablets will lower my risk of heart attacks or strokes. Surely this is what they call a “no-brainer”? What exactly are statins? Statins are me...


Costa Rica: I ventured into the Blue Zone to find the secret to long life

Costa Rica: I ventured into the Blue Zone to find the secret to long life - ‘Down here most people live to 90 and a lot to 100. It’s about no stress, good food and families being together’


Mid-career crisis hits managers and offices - but not manual workers?

A mid-life crisis - be it wistfully ambling around sports car showrooms or stretching Lycra up and across an ever-expanding torso and hopping on a pricey new racing bike - can have many symptoms and manifestations, not least boredom at work. But according to the University of Surrey, the perception that many men in their 40s and 50s undergo or infl...


How the place where people live influences aging in Spain

As the population ages and grows in our cities, the question arises of whether this environment is truly a suitable space for older people to live fully, with health, comfort, and quality of life. Although cities offer access to medical services, social activities, and amenities that are often lacking in rural areas, they also present barriers that...


10 things that happen to your body when you stop drinking alcohol


Could the UK learn from the world's happiest country when it comes to work-life balance?

Is this something UK businesses could do?


A Lesson In How To Recreate Hailey Bieber's Tight, Nostalgic Curls

The model eschewed her signature hairstyle for an unexpected new trend


I’m 54 with a 35-year-old body. It all started because I gave up drinking

Personal trainer Annie Murray, 54, was not a problem drinker – she had drink-free days and never mixed her drinks. Yet, giving up completely has changed her life. Here, Annie, who is married with two children and lives in Steyning, West Sussex, reveals the milestone that tested her the most and how she transformed her body and her health. How drink...


Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential

Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential - A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol


Rappers who achieved success beyond the studio and stage

Believe it or not, hip-hop was once considered as a fad, but over the past few decades, it has skyrocketed to become of music's biggest genres. When hip-hop first started, some aspiring MCs saw it as a creative outlet, while others saw it as a means to make a living.


Corporate hustle culture is officially dying – and we have Gen Z to thank

Hustle culture was once worn as a badge of honour if you aspired to climb the corporate ladder. Long hours, unpaid overtime, never-ending to-do lists and burnout were just a part of the package, something you had to power through if you wanted to "succeed". That was until Gen Z came along and hit the workplace, reminding us that we've forgotten to ...


TV plantswoman Carol Klein on how her garden helped her through breast cancer

TV plantswoman Carol Klein on how her garden helped her through breast cancer - She was back in her garden soon after surgery.


‘I poured £100k into my midlife crisis passion – and it failed’

The term midlife crisis conjures up images of indulgence and irresponsibility – a red Ferrari, a yellow Lamborghini or perhaps a Harley Davidson on the driveway. A fast car and an affair are cliches for those aged between 40 and 60 who become keenly aware of their mortality and reflect on their lives. For some, there is no better way to celebrate (...


Low-carb diets exceed nutrient needs and promote heart health by improving key dietary ratios

By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. Discover how strategic low-carb meal plans not only meet your daily nutrient needs but also enhance heart health by optimizing vital fatty acid and sodium-potassium balances, challenging conventional dietary wisdom. Study: Nutrient analysis of th...


Why stress can cause a stroke in midlife (and how to prevent it)

The colloquialism “you’ll give yourself a stroke” cuts a bit close to the bone these days – particularly if you’re middle-aged. Annual figures show a steep rise in strokes among those in their 50s, with experts blaming rising obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes and poor lifestyle. According to Dr Joseph Kwan, a specialist in hyperacute stroke and s...


Body clock could determine best time for blood pressure medication, study shows

Body clock could determine best time for blood pressure medication, study shows - Research has revealed a person’s chronotype – the time they wake up and go to sleep – can impact how they interact with their medication.


Replacing meat with plant-based alternatives reduces cholesterol and weight

A study led by a researcher from the University of Granada and carried out in collaboration with the University of Castilla-La Mancha and the Francisco de Vitoria University has shown that replacing meat consumption with plant-based alternatives that simulate meat products would reduce total cho...


20 Street Style Trends Dominating the Festival Scene

20 Street Style Trends Dominating the Festival Scene


The daily habits that are damaging your hair and how to avoid them

The daily habits that are damaging your hair and how to avoid them - Here’s how to rebalance your hair’s microbiome


How lifestyle and health shape your dementia risk

By Vijay Kumar Malesu New RAND research identifies early predictors of cognitive impairment and dementia using a nationally representative U.S. dataset, highlighting the role of modifiable factors and baseline cognitive health in prevention and intervention strategies. Report: I...


A centenarian thrives living alone, active and engaged

"The future is here," the email announced. Hilda Jaffe, then 88, was letting her children know she planned to sell the family home in Verona, New Jersey. She'd decided to begin life anew — on her own — in a one-bedroom apartment in Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan. Fourteen years later, Jaffe, n...


‘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


Work-life balance isn't universal

Countries around the globe differ drastically when it comes to work culture. While many in the West prioritize work-life balance, a recent study by Amrop reveals that professionals in the Global South place a higher value on their careers.


People urged to do at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise a week to lose weight

People who want to lose meaningful amounts of weight through exercise may need to devote more than two-and-a-half hours a week to aerobic training such as running, walking or cycling, researchers say. The finding emerged from a review of 116 published clinical trials that explored the impact of physical exercise on weight loss, waist size and body fat. In total, the trials reported data for nearly 7,000 adults who were overweight or obese,...


9 Foods the Sardinians Eat to Live Longer & Stay Under 15% Bodyfat

Use Code THOMAS for 15% off Fatty15: http://fatty15.com/thomas 9 Foods the Sardinians Eat to Be Lean and Live 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 Timestamps ⏱ 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Meat & Fish 1:28 - Nuts 2:25 - Goat's Milk 3:36 - Pecorino Romano 5:28 - 15% off Fatty15 6:33 - Chickpeas & Fava Beans 7:57 - Mastic Oil 8:45 - Cannonau Wine 9:42 - Sourdough Bread 11:01 - Milk Thistle Tea


7 things you might be wasting your money on and 4 you should pay more for

Some things are worth your hard-earned cash, and others aren't...


"When I was drinking, I was a passenger to life. Now, I feel like I have direction." Dr Alex George on sobriety and building healthy habits

Dr Alex George joined us on the podcast to talk building healthy habits into your routine, creating a toolkit for mental resilience and giving up alcohol


The best low energy hobbies for when you want to try something new

Or simply something to keep you off your phone


Drinking coffee in the morning could reduce risk of death and heart disease, study finds

Drinking coffee in the morning could reduce risk of death and heart disease, study finds - More than a thirdof those taking part were morning coffee drinkers


‘I have a six-hour commute but it’s worth it’

When Paul MacKenzie-Cummins lived in Bath, he had an easy 14-minute commute to work. But when his wife, Sarah, was offered a new job as a housemistress for a boarding school in south Berkshire, he knew his life would change. While Sarah would have a seven-second commute, his would become a 140-mile –four-hour – round trip. “Whether to take the job ...


Lingo glucose monitor reviewed: This CGM will track your body's response

Lingo glucose monitor reviewed: This CGM will track your body's response - Could personalised glucose data inform your body’s metabolism and performance?


‘When a woman needs more than ever to take care of herself, she is pulled away in two directions’: Diana Evans on the ‘sandwich generation’

The Portuguese artist Paula Rego once said: “Work is the most important thing in life.” I agree with her. Work defines who we are in the world. It gives us purpose and direction. It is how we manifest ourselves in the sphere of public functionality. Without it, we might come to feel like less effective citizens, taking up physical space with less power to define the shape of our exteriority. I think that what Rego was implying was not that...


A Maori Family like no Other | SLICE

A film about a family. Mum, dad, six kids and 50 wild horses, a beach, a mountain and a burnt down house. Against the stunning beauty of New Zealand's rugged Ruahine Mountains, Peter Karena and his wife Colleen struggle to instill in their kids the values of independence, courage and happiness. The family has little in the way of material possession but they possess a physicality most of us can only dream of. The children ride bareback as they hunt and play in the wild. Unafraid and untamed, they are supremely confident, as if risk is an alien concept. Documentary: THIS WAY OF LIFE Directed by: Thomas Burstyn and Barbara Sumner Burstyn Production: Cloud South Films We fully own the rights to the use of the published content. Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immediate legal action. SLICE wants to fill up your curiosity! Accessible to anyone from anywhere at any time, this channel is your weekly dose of short docs about curious facts, discoveries, astounding info, unusual stories, weird, fun and instructive. Be smart, have a slice! Subscribe now ►►► http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvziXdVCN7PMdFZEFZ6aEqQ?sub_confirmation=1 Become a fan ! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvziXdVCN7PMdFZEFZ6aEqQ/join Follow us 👇 In French: https://www.youtube.com/c/SLICEFR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slicedocs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slicedocs #documentary #slice #fulldocumentary #freedocumentary #newzealand #maori


Lifestyle habits linked to faster cognitive decline in new study

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A newly published study in the journal Nature Communications identifies several lifestyle factors that may accelerate cognitive decline. Study: Healthy lifestyle and cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults residing in 14 European countries . ...


Bill Bailey: How I transformed my dated 1960s kitchen into a sleek, sociable space

When you live somewhere as scenic as the Lake District, surrounded by dramatic mountains, lush valleys, shimmering lakes and open skies, you don’t want the design of your home to distract from the views. In fact, it’s likely you’d want the landscape to remain the undisputed star of the show. This is exactly what Bill Bailey and his wife Kristin had...


Money-saving hacks helped a first-time buyer turn a humdrum 1960s house into a graceful modern home

As a first-time buyer with no renovation experience, Ed Colston, 32, could have been forgiven for choosing a shiny new-build flat that he could move straight into. However, Colston knew it was in his best interests to play the long game. After moving to London after graduating, he flat-hopped his way around the city for the best part of a decade while saving for a place of his own. “I wanted somewhere in a less busy part of London, with outdoor...


Americans in London: the restaurants, clubs and 'villages' most popular with US expats

Americans in London: the restaurants, clubs and 'villages' most popular with US expats - From ‘outstanding’ chippies to prime postcodes, here’s where the latest wave of US expats hang out in London


I’m a size 24 and Lottie’s a size 12 – being fat shouldn’t change how you dress

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past decade you’ll be aware that Britain has an obesity problem. Two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese according to the latest NHS Health Survey for England, published in December 2022, with an estimated annual cost to the NHS of £6.1 billion. We are constantly lectured by health experts that it...


New research reveals personality and life satisfaction differences between lifelong singles and partnered individuals

In a study published in Psychological Science, researchers uncovered differences in personality traits and life satisfaction between lifelong singles and those who have been in romantic relationships. Lifelong singles reported lower levels of extraversion, conscientiousness, and life satisfaction compared to ever-partnered individuals. These differ...


Quit it! From vaping to doomscrolling, 10 bad habits and how to break them

‘Habit is a great deadener,” wrote Samuel Beckett. And he didn’t even have watermelon vapes and doom scrolling to contend with. Most of us have at least a few behaviours we want to change, but how can you break the habits of a lifetime? We asked the experts … Spending too much time on your phone From scrolling on the toilet to taking your phone to bed, 41% of us feel that we spend too much time on our devices. Hilda Burke, a psychotherapist and...


'The quality of life here is impeccable': why Londoners are moving to Australia

'The quality of life here is impeccable': why Londoners are moving to Australia - Amid a cost-of-living crisis and crime wave in the capital, increasing numbers of Londoners are seeking a quality of life boost in Australia, attracted by a better way of living


Best ways to stop smoking: From vaping alternatives to Quit Lit

Best ways to stop smoking: From vaping alternatives to Quit Lit - Break free and breathe easy: Abha Shah spotlights the stop smoking heroes


‘I took the no-buy savings challenge – now I live it permanently’

It often feels like you can’t leave the house without spending at least £30. A cup of coffee, a meal deal and simply getting to work all add up, even before any impulse purchases in your lunch break. Everyone is looking for ways to save cash. A very extreme form of this is a no-buy year, with 12 months of living on the bare essentials: groceries, t...


Alesha Dixon’s 3 powerful values for raising confident, strong daughters

'Everyone is unique and has something to offer. That’s the dialogue my mum gave to me. So that’s what I’ll be saying to my girls'


What a meat-only ‘carnivore diet’ does to your body

It can feel like carnivores are everywhere on social media these days, but what does cutting out all plants from the diet do to the body?


Cutting Carbon: Effective Strategies to Reduce Your Footprint

Ready to take a step towards a greener future? 🌍 Discover some super effective strategies that can help everyone cut down their carbon footprint! Let's make a change together! 💚 #SustainableLiving #CarbonFootprint #EcoFriendly


Love your job and worried about retiring? How to stay busy and avoid post-retirement blues

Love your job and worried about retiring? How to stay busy and avoid post-retirement blues - People need to let family, friends or a health professional know if they are struggling, as some people do get depressed after they enter retirement.


Living the 'pura vida' in Costa Rica

From thick, tangled rainforest and active volcanoes to monkeys, coatis and tapirs, this is a country with plenty to discover


Nurse shares a Norwegian trick for staying warm all winter

A nurse who traded the sunny skies of Spain for Norway's freezing temperatures has gone viral for sharing her top tips and tricks on staying warm in the bitter cold. In a viral TikTok clip that's racked up over 200,000 views, Laura (@laura.en.el.valhalla) told viewers about the "three-layer rule" she learnt in Norway. "Our first layer is a thermal,...


Atkins Diet: Your comprehensive guide to the low-carb approach

Plus an expert weighs in on