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Being an Army wife seems like the ultimate sacrifice – but we don’t have a choice

Lt Col Mark Teeton, 47, was airlifted to hospital after being stabbed on Tuesday. His wife Eileen, 46, had screamed at the attacker to leave her husband alone and then tried to pull him away in an intervention that may have saved his life. The kind of courage she displayed is just one necessary characteristic needed to survive as an Army wife, as I...

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

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

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

'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

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.

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 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...

How to embrace a healthy Mediterranean lifestyle – anywhere

How to embrace a healthy Mediterranean lifestyle – anywhere - Mediterranean practices are widely acknowledged to promote a longer, healthier life – and it’s easy to see why, writes Adele Cardani. Here are some ways to bring a slice of paradise to wherever you find yourself...

Shift in Spanish lifestyle: European leaders in healthcare and wellness

Few people are surprised to see people of all ages engaging in some form of physical activity. And not just on weekends. Every day, at all hours, it's incorporated into daily routines. The widespread use of athletic shoes has clearly contributed to this. More physical activity and also more care with what is eaten (which doesn't mean they do it rig...

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...

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

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?

'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 Cotswolds for thermal waters and rejuvenating treatments

The best spa hotels in the Cotswolds for thermal waters and rejuvenating treatments - From soaking in outdoor heated pools to relaxing state-of-the-art treatements, find your much-needed getaway at these spa hotels in the Cotswolds countryside

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...

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

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'

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

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

‘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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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

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

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

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 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...

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

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

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.

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

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

Small habits can mean big savings.

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.

Walking daily could add a decade to your life, says new research

The study reveals exactly how long to walk per day

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.

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...

I shifted my midlife weight in six months – now I’m fitter than I was in my twenties

I used to be a stylist, working incredibly long hours styling A-list celebrities, and while it sounds glamorous, it was exactly the opposite: you start very early in the morning, finish late at night and if you’ve not got exactly the right jumper, everyone acts as if the world is falling apart. Because the work was so stressful, we all did a lot of...

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

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

‘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...

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.

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

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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...

'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

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

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

10 Sunniest Cities in California Perfect for Retirement

10 Sunniest Cities in California Perfect for Retirement

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