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

'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

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...

10 Sunniest Cities in California Perfect for Retirement

10 Sunniest Cities in California Perfect for Retirement

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

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

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...

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.

‘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

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

How I beat overwhelm: I quit using makeup – and faced the world as I really am

I am not sure when I gave up wearing makeup. I was never particularly good at it. As a student, I was thrown into an early 2000s performance of femininity that involved thick eyeliner flicks, dyed hair, doll-like blusher and bright pink lips. I felt the pressure of magazines, adverts and other women’s faces pressing me towards cosmetics like a hockey player being clapped into drinking beer out of their own shoe. The fact that I never had the...

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?

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...

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

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

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

I swapped toast and jam for protein and dropped three dress sizes

I was never into exercise growing up, which shocks people as they assume that a love for movement must come naturally to a personal trainer. In fact, I only ever did PE at school and, as soon as I got my period, I would ask my mum to sign me off from most lessons. I didn’t have any education about how important exercise was for a healthy life. Part...

'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

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

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...

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.

Younger workers more likely to suffer burnout as generation gap grows – survey

Younger workers more likely to suffer burnout as generation gap grows – survey - A charity said its survey findings show conversations are needed on changing attitudes and expectations around work.

The fashion mistakes every middle-aged man needs to stop making

If our twenties are for sartorial experimentation and our thirties are about establishing a personal style, then our forties, fifties and beyond should be focused on consistency. Because nothing shouts “midlife crisis” like a middle-aged man bouncing between trends while wearing skin-tight trousers and overly stiff leather jackets. But that doesn’t...

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

Hair tips hairdressers need you to know about

The foolproof hair tips we've picked up from hairdressers over the years

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.

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

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

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

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...

‘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 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.

‘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...

Study finds link between healthy diet with less sugar and younger biological age

Researchers at UC San Francisco have found a link between following a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially one without much added sugar, and having a younger biological age at the cellular level. They looked at how three different measures of healthy eating affected an "ep...

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...

How to be the sort of tourist Italians love

A friend who lives in the centre of Florence came to dinner the other evening. We got to talking about tourists. “I can’t take it anymore,” she blurted out. “Just getting out of the front door has become an issue… then you queue for ages just to buy a loaf of bread, the prices are crazy, everyone talks to you in English. The last time I ate in the ...

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.

10 Interesting Facts About People Who Like to Be Alone

Here are 10 interesting facts about people who like to be alone. If you like being alone most of the time, you will relate to this list a lot. And if you're more social and outgoing, this video will provide you with valuable insight into the truly amazing world of the lone wolf personality type so that you can better understand the loners in your life. While it's easy to say that people who enjoy being alone are just more introverted or shy, there's actually more to the quiet type. In fact, there are many special personality traits of people who like to be alone. Loners also tend to be highly intuitive people, and their intuition is a powerful guiding force in their lives. So, whether you were born to be a loner or just want to learn more about these folks, you'll learn a lot from this video. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe To Our Channel for More Videos Like This! TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/brainydose FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/brainydose INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/brainydose Audio & Video Production by Brainy Dose ------------------------------------------------------------------

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 ...

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.

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,...

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'

7 reasons why you feel tired all the time

Almost half of people in the UK don't get enough sleep.

Know how to safely exercise with your dog using these four simple tips from an expert

Keep your pup fit andhealthy – but safe, too!

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...

Richard Branson's blue pillows, wicker sofa, and warm neutral tones create a timeless, coastal chic design – his welcoming living room is easily replicable

Coastal design has never looked so inviting or accessible as in the business magnate's relaxed, indoor-outdoor living room – experts decode his look

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

Coffee drinkers reap health boost – but only if they do it in the morning

People who get their coffee hit in the morning reap benefits that are not seen in those who have shots later in the day, according to the first major study into the health benefits of the drink at different times. Analysis of the coffee consumption of more than 40,000 adults found that morning coffee drinkers were 16% less likely to die of any cause and 31% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease during a 10-year follow-up period than...

5 interior designers on the styles they will love forever

Naturally, interior designers have their go-to styles. These are the iconic looks they turn to time and time again

From iced buns to brussels sprouts: nine nutritionists on what they really eat (it may surprise you)

Xuxa Milrose, in-house nutritionist at Omni wellness What do you eat for breakfast? A savoury breakfast bowl, including some sort of high-fibre carb, such as buckwheat, quinoa or millet, with spinach or kale, jammy eggs, some avocado and mixed seeds. What do you have for a 3pm energy boost? I am a sucker for a stuffed Medjool date. My favourite combination is crunchy peanut butter and a sprinkling of Maldon sea salt. What would you never dream...

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

Small habits can mean big savings.

Scientists explore longevity drugs for dogs that could also ‘extend human life’

Not for nothing are dogs called man’s best friend: they are good for their owners’ mental and physical health, and some studies have shown that if you’re looking for a date and want to seem more attractive, it might be time to get a canine companion. So what would it be like if dogs could live for ever – and what if that secret could help their owners live longer, healthier lives too? A number of companies are now finding common ground between...