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Mental health linked to better aging: Cheese and lifestyle matter

A new study highlights the significant role mental wellbeing plays in determining healthy aging, regardless of socioeconomic status. By analyzing genetic data from over 2.3 million Europeans, researchers found that better mental wellbeing leads to healthier aging, characterized by greater resilience, improved self-rated health, and longevity. Inter...

As A Millennial, This Is Why I'll Never Ditch My Skinny Jeans

'At this point in the endless denim cycle, it still feels a little daring, a little risky, to wear them'

I’m a French woman in my 40s. This is why I’m going to live longer than a woman in England

Whether it’s a café croissant watching the world go by from a Parisian terrace, or that glass of rosé with a long-time friend, or an apéritif with the neighbours that extends into an impromptu dinner party… People often misconstrue the French joie de vivre as simply hedonistic. But when you look at the consistent two-year gap between life expectanc...

Why this Welsh city has been named one of the UK's most eco-friendly places

Newport has been placed in the top 20 most eco-friendly places in the UK.

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

Plus an expert weighs in on

‘I felt judged because of my daughter’s weight’: Inside the obesity clinic for toddlers

In a nondescript building, tucked away on the high street of Taunton in Somerset, Michaela Critchley, 29, looks on proudly while her two-year-old daughter Emilia plays with a box of toys. With curly hair and bright blue eyes, Emilia is – like toddlers should be – full of curiosity and fun. She is learning to speak, and is seemingly a picture of hea...

London for a tenner: Where to go and what to see, eat and drink

London for a tenner: Where to go and what to see, eat and drink - Champagne taste on a lemonade budget? Here are some ingenious ways to enjoy the capital for less

'Quitting Alcohol Helped Me Lose 9 Kilograms and Deadlift 135 Kg'

'Becoming sober caused a domino effect with the rest of my habits'

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...

Skincare habits to adopt if you’re over 50

Skincare habits to adopt if you’re over 50 - Here’s how to build a great skincare routine for mature skin.

Inside Henry Holland's maximalist Hackney home renovation

Inside Henry Holland's maximalist Hackney home renovation - The fashion designer turned ceramicist is renovating his Hackney house — in two halves

I'm a denim-obsessed fashion writer, and barrel jeans will be the only style you'll see me in this year

The perfect denim update

The health risks of being a skinny old person – and how to stay strong

Like so many fitness influencers, Rosemary Mallace runs strength-based classes on YouTube. Unlike so many fitness influencers, she is 73. She’s just starting to add fell running and tap dancing to her exercise regime. “I’m trying to think of something that I can’t do that I used to be able to do and I can’t think of anything.” It seems the Miss Mar...

Wales's tourism hotspots to get £12m to deal with issues that irritate locals and visitors

Authorities can bid for money from the funding pot

Running a B&B in France turned me into Basil Fawlty

Showbusiness wasn’t meant to be like this; this was not what I’d had in mind at all. I’d driven in a daze for four hours back from a mediocre stand-up gig in Leeds to our tiny, Victorian semi in Crawley. It was now three in the morning. There had been a stroke of luck as I’d managed to find a parking space within walking distance of our house, but ...

'The house looked nothing like them' – how this designer transformed a dark and dated space into a colorful, nature-inspired family home

Designed for a busy family, this expansive estate was made brighter, lighter, and more functional for all

‘It’s been life-changing’: meet the adults making big changes later in life

‘The thought of being able to cycle alongside my children kept me going’: Naida Jabar, 47 I was 44 when I learned to cycle. I grew up in Yorkshire and when I was about five, my younger brother had broken his leg falling off a tricycle. We never had bikes after that – and like many girls my age of Asian heritage, I wasn’t pushed to do sporty or outdoor activities. It was only after I had children myself that I started to feel I had missed out. I...

Vegan diet could be linked to reduction in biological age, study suggests

The findings are based on a small study of 21 pairs of adult identical twins.

What It Feels Like To Turn 40: Beauty Myths And A Few Truths

As ELLE UK kicks off a year of 40th birthday celebrations, we ask women to reflect on what the milestone means to them.

70 Small Towns You Could Retire/Live on $1500 A Month

70 Small Towns You Could Retire on $1500 A Month Are you thinking about retirement someday? Most of us would like to but these days many of us can't. It is too expensive and we didn't invest enough into our retirement planning. Today's video might help. We did a series of this video back in 2020, the prices have changed a little but it hasn't changed so much that it isn't doable for most. Enjoy the video and don't forget the thumbs up. Do you need a local Realtor for the area you want to move to? HomeAndMoney.com can help: Use this link: https://homeandmoney.com/briggs/ Sponsorship Inquiries: [email protected] 🔶My Other Channels: 📺 On This Day: @AboutToday 🏡Suite Life For Briggs: @SuiteLife4Briggs MY OTHER SOCIALS: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/World2briggs/ X-@World2Briggs Instagram-@world2briggs #UnitedStates

Calorie-starving slowed down my metabolism – this is what I did to lose a stone

This time last year I was feeling really depressed about my weight. In the previous 18 months, I’d put on a huge amount, mainly on my stomach, and because I’m short – just over 5’1” –  I looked pregnant. But I was at a total loss about what to do about it; I felt like I ate relatively healthily, opting for low-calorie meals and often avoiding carbs...

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...

These 5 cozy homes capture everything we love about Scandi style – from warm fireside comfort to cool and sophisticated minimalism

Design experts share their tips for how to hygge a home without losing the cool

Anti-obesity medication: these are the surprising effects of taking Ozempic and Mounjaro

Anti-obesity medication: these are the surprising effects of taking Ozempic and Mounjaro - When Henry Conway hit his forties his BMI became dangerously high. After a lover said ‘I love your little dad bod’, he knew he had to take action. Here’s what happened when he turned to injectables

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...

Scientists discover that people who live past 90 have key differences in their blood

Centenarians have become the fastest-growing demographic group in the world, with numbers approximately doubling every 10 years since the 1970s. Many researchers have sought out the factors and contributors that determine a long and healthy life. The dissolution isn't new either, with Plato and Aristotle writing about the ageing process over 2,300 ...

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

10 Sunniest Cities in California Perfect for Retirement

10 Sunniest Cities in California Perfect for Retirement

The people who are chronically late – and the friends and partners whose lives they’re ruining

The people who are chronically late – and the friends and partners whose lives they’re ruining - LET’S UNPACK THAT: Being perpetually late to things – and keeping other people waiting – is not the most criminal of behaviours but it’s arguably one of the most annoying. Olivia Petter has dug into what actually may be causing it and asks why it’s so hard for many of us to address

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

'Lived-in' backyards set to take over in 2025 – but there's more to this look than simply turning your yard over to nature

With naturalistic planting on the rise, are manicured gardens out? Garden designers discuss the beauty of both styles, and how to get the lived-in look

Meet the millennials who have swapped the rat race for life in a van

Hitting the open road, stopping in a new place each night, then waking up to glorious views. It’s the idyllic “van life” dream, one sold by thousands of people on social media. For some, it’s the lure of adventure that sees them commit to a life on four wheels rather than within four walls. For others, it’s a more practical choice based on expense,...

How one health concern could predict Alzheimer’s disease decades before first symptoms occur

How one health concern could predict Alzheimer’s disease decades before first symptoms occur - Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of Americans and is one of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S.

‘Golden gap year’: how to make a midlife break work

Maybe you can put it down as another post-Covid trend, such as working from home, but it’s clear something is going on. People working for a range of employers are increasingly hoping to take sabbaticals or extended time off, with many keen to improve their work-life balance by exploring the world for several weeks, several months or a year or more. Surveys and articles have talked about the rise of the “middle-aged gap year”: AKA the “midlife...

‘I went on holiday to Dubai on a budget – here’s how I did it’

‘I went on holiday to Dubai on a budget – here’s how I did it’ - Exploring the other side of UAE city

Explained: The underconsumption trend and how can it help declutter your home

This might be the best way to mindfully declutter your home, experts claim

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?

Sting's clever use of neutrals allows for certain furnishings to make a statement in his living room – his color trick makes bolder tones accessible

The Police singer adopted a versatile base in his New York living room – following a designer method for successfully introducing daring hues

14 things Brits living in the US miss most about the UK

7 simple money-saving hacks that will boost your finances in 2025

Small habits can mean big savings.

25 recording artists with an unimpeachable sense of style

Whether it's how they dress in music videos or at red-carpet events, some artists know how to influence the fashion world, just as much as they've shaped the music world. These are some of the most fashionable artists in music history.

'At 47, I lost 9kg using this 3-month workout and meal plan'

'I don't let a bad day turn into a bad week—I just keep going'

The best spa hotels in the UK: Where to go for a relaxing staycation

The best spa hotels in the UK: Where to go for a relaxing staycation - Get some R&R without the bother of leaving the country, with these top picks

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...

I walked for 90 minutes every day for two years — here’s what changed for me

Taking a low-impact walk every morning improved my mood, boosted my wellbeing and made me appreciate nature, and it didn't cost a thing.

How to train metabolic flexibility to age better, according to Spanish Dr. Isabel Belaustegui

Metabolic flexibility “is the ability of our body to resort to one source of energy or another, depending on the circumstances”. That is to say, “to use glucose when we have eaten carbohydrate-based foods, or to turn to fats when we are fasting, when we have excess, when doing intermittent fasting, a ketogenic diet, or one rich in fats...”. This wa...

I’ve been using these 3 skincare heroes every day since November and my dry skin is a distant memory

I've nailed the perfect hydration-boosting routine with these 3 buys...

Should you clean every day? Pro house cleaners reckon it will limit stress but here's how to avoid the pitfalls

Learn which things to clean daily and what to leave for a bigger cleaning task

An expert guide to going grey now it’s in fashion

An expert guide to going grey now it’s in fashion - Trom ash to silver to pewter – there’s different shades to go for

Alcohol wasn't fun anymore — so I decided to 'quiet quit'

'I felt puffy, my skin blotchy. I was sluggish and perpetually tired.'