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The Top Countries for Living a Low-Stress Life in 2025

The Top Countries for Living a Low-Stress Life in 2025

From performance reviews to fine dining: Life with a high-powered wife

I’m fit and healthy, mentally well-adjusted, with a decent standard of living, a fulfilling career, and an active social life. Yet conversely, due to circumstance, I am at a higher risk of substance misuse, depression, anxiety and erectile dysfunction. The reason for this seeming anomaly? My wife, Stephanie. Not because of anything she does. She’s ...

The North Wales seaside locations attracting Cheshire house hunters

Estate agents are seeing an influx of buyers looking to relocate or snap up a second home

9 fashion, homeware and beauty items guaranteed to brighten your day – all under £50

Need a pick-me-up? Here’s our edit of the best fashion, home and beauty buys under £50 to give you a lift.

How I brought city style to my country home

“Don’t do it,” they said, “it’ll be too quiet. They don’t have Uber in the countryside!” I’d been casually tossing around the idea of relocating to rural climes from London for years, dreaming of fresh air and a bigger garden; umming and ahhing about adjusting to not having everything within easy reach. Until, like 75,000 other city dwellers, a glo...

The coolest trainer trends to know this summer – including our Fashion Editor's favourite

From court shoes to retro revivals, get the style lowdown here

Why we all want to dress like a social housing director from Mumbles

On paper, Cath Weller – for the last four years, the “face” of fashion brand Wyse – shouldn’t be someone I warm to. The idea of an influencer who extols diet advice on their “grid” would normally make me bridle. But then again, warm to her I do. Because Cath isn’t your average social media influencer. In fact, despite her 37k followers and her role...

From sharing towels to putting your suitcase on your bed - daily habits that are making your home unhealthy

Experts explain how to keep the germs at bay

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

How to Choose the Right Breed for Your Lifestyle

Choosing a dog breed that matches your lifestyle is crucial for ensuring the happiness and well-being of both you and your future pet. It’s important to consider the characteristics of different breeds and how they align with your daily life. From energy levels to grooming requirements, each breed has distinct traits that can affect their ... Read more The post How to Choose the Right Breed for Your Lifestyle appeared first on felinefam.com.

The Alo beach club in Bodrum combines mindful movement with maximum relaxation

The American fashion and lifestyle brand has partnered with the Mandarin Oriental for the summer

10 Ways to Improve Your Cat’s Lifespan With Simple Changes

A well-balanced diet is the cornerstone of your cat’s health and longevity. Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning their diet should be primarily composed of meat. Ensure you’re providing high-quality cat food rich in protein, with essential nutrients like taurine, vitamins, and minerals. Avoid feeding your cat excessive carbohydrates or fillers that are often found in ... Read more The post 10 Ways to Improve Your Cat’s Lifespan With Simple Changes appeared first on felinefam.com.

Making healthy snacks a habit when afternoon energy slumps strike at work

Making healthy snacks a habit when afternoon energy slumps strike at work - Sticking to healthy snacks during workdays can be tough, especially with busy schedules and tempting treats nearby

LYMA laser founder Lucy Goff's daily routine: How I balance a healthy lifestyle with two young kids

LYMA laser founder Lucy Goff's daily routine: How I balance a healthy lifestyle with two young kids - The single mother swears by the Lyma Laser Pro, makes sure she takes her supplements, and is impartial to a Larry David quotation

Environment more crucial than genes in risk of early death, study suggests

The environment is about 10 times more important than genes in explaining why some people have a higher risk of an early death than others, research has suggested. The study is based on an analysis of information from almost 500,000 participants in the UK BioBank database, including answers to questionnaires as well as data on deaths and diseases that occurred after people enrolled. Experts say the work highlights the importance of the...

A laid-back guide to Sydney, Australia: what to eat, drink, see and do

A laid-back guide to Sydney, Australia: what to eat, drink, see and do - Need to slow down the pace? Gina Jackson rounds up the best places to shop, sleep, eat and explore in the chilled out capital of New South Wales

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’

The Secrets to Dressing Well in Your 40s

It should be your most stylish decade of life. Here’s an insider’s guide to the clothes you need (and don’t need), how they should fit, and when to wear them

'After overcoming a near-death eating disorder, this is how I found the simple yet powerful joy of eating alone'

Having grown up feeling ashamed of deriving pleasure from food, for Megan Jayne Crabbe, the idea of enjoying a solo meal was once an impossible concept

A moment that changed me: I had a wild London party life – until I met a man who lived on a houseboat

If you’d told me when I was in my early 30s that, by the end of that decade, I would be living in a houseboat, I would never have believed you. I was a devoted Londoner, born and bred, and very wedded to my city lifestyle. I’d got a 100% mortgage and bought a tiny flat with a balcony, where I would host parties – and defy gravity – every weekend. Romantically, I was jumping from one emotional disaster to another, falling for unsuitable people,...

At 47, I was overworked, drinking too much and eating badly. I’ve since reversed my biological age – this is how

My meltdown at Finchley Road train station is still a bit of a blur. It was around the end of the second Covid lockdown, and I was working for one of the biggest banks in the world as a director. I was also home-schooling our boys as Sonia was a key worker and she had to be on call for the seriously ill. At work I was under a lot of pressure, plus ...

5 before-bed habits that boost your sleep, mood and energy

The #morningshed routine has taken over TikTok – but here are the night-time habits that really do make a difference to health

10 Places Where Home Cooking Is a Way of Life—And 7 That Prefer Eating Out

10 Places Where Home Cooking Is a Way of Life—And 7 That Prefer Eating Out

Boho-chic dresses are the style of summer – and these 7 are perfect for minimalists

Polished but cool

'I did a digital detox in a French treehouse – here’s what it taught me'

A sensory escape in the Loire Valley

Your body ages rapidly in your 40s and 60s. Doctors say these habits will help slow it down

'I work with clients in their 60s that see really positive changes'

13 Tasks You Should Do Every Day In Your Vegetable Garden

Even if your veg patch isn’t picture-perfect, a little daily attention can make all the difference. More importantly than just […]

Rural living isn’t as healthy as you think. Here’s what it’s really like

In the classic fable of the country mouse and the town mouse, the moral was clear; a country life is simpler and better for you. In the 21st century, however, I’m not so sure. For the past three years I have been splitting my week between a flat in Zone 2 London and a cottage in a remote Devon valley. That I breathe a sigh of relief the moment I st...

Off-Grid Living: How People Are Embracing Sustainable Lifestyles and Reducing Their Carbon Footprint

Discover the beauty of off-grid living and how it’s shaping sustainable lifestyles! 🌲✨ Join the journey towards reduced carbon footprints and a closer connection to nature. Let’s inspire each other to make a positive change! #SustainableLiving #OffGridLife #EcoFriendly 🌍

Is salt the next big thing in wellness? Why it can actually be good for you

Is salt the next big thing in wellness? Why it can actually be good for you - For years, we were told salt was a dietary enemy. But should we actually be consuming more of it? Madeleine Spencer investigates

Ageing isn’t the same everywhere – why inflammation may be a lifestyle problem

For years, scientists have believed that inflammation inevitably increases with age, quietly fuelling diseases like heart disease, dementia and diabetes. But a new study of Indigenous populations challenges that idea and could reshape how we think about ageing itself. For decades, scientists have identified chronic low-level inflammation – called “...

4 Steps To Maintaining A Bob Haircut, From Regular Trims To At-Home Care

Easy ways to keep your new chop looking its very best

My weight ballooned after I gave up drinking. Here’s how I finally quit both addictions

Quitting booze six years ago was the making of me. I was 54 and it didn’t just save my life, it got me a new job: helping other people make the break too. But while I was busy being a supposed role model to others, behind the scenes all was not as well. As is often the case with former addicts, I’d simply swapped one craving for another kind. Befor...

Inside Mauritius' magical Sugar Beach Resort

Fly and flop in island luxury.

Lifestyle can shape the composition of oral microbiome, study reveals

Lifestyle can shape the composition of beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms within the mouth, according to a new study led by Penn State biologists. The international team revealed how the "oral microbiome" differs over a range of subsistence strategies-;from nomadic hunter gatherers to ...

Too busy to tend to your garden? Experts reveal their top time-saving tips

Too busy to tend to your garden? Experts reveal their top time-saving tips - Experts share some handy shortcuts so you can spend more time enjoying your garden

Our style director shares her exact holiday wardrobe

And where to pick up every item…

The best subscription services to streamline your life

The best subscription services to streamline your life - Feeling snowed under? Sign up to clever subscriptions that’ll take care of the small stuff

The lifestyle changes that can combat the effects of menopause

The lifestyle changes that can combat the effects of menopause -

5 ways to stop ‘lifestyle creep’ draining your bank account

5 ways to stop ‘lifestyle creep’ draining your bank account - Is a packed social diary depleting your finances? A money expert explains how to recognise some spending habits that may not be serving you well.

Being a couch potato has long been blamed for obesity - a new study has found the real cause

Being a couch potato has long been blamed for obesity - a new study has found the real cause - The study found that people in developed nations who are more sedentary burn similar amounts of calories to people in less-developed nations who often have very active lifestyles.

The lifestyle triple-threat cutting 20 years from a person’s life

The lifestyle triple-threat cutting 20 years from a person’s life -

How the health experts eat and drink on holiday (yes it includes alcohol)

It is possible to embrace the spirit of summer indulgence without coming home feeling worse than when you left. Here’s what the experts do

Retiring early, good work-life balance and kitchen island ‘key signs of wealth’

Retiring early, good work-life balance and kitchen island ‘key signs of wealth’ - HSBC UK commissioned research comparing attitudes, perceptions and aspirations around wealth.

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

5 ways to swap sedentary habits for healthier ones

5 ways to swap sedentary habits for healthier ones - From long hours spent at desks to binge-watching TV, many of us find ourselves stuck in routines that prioritise comfort over activity.

‘It’s changed my life’: The people switching careers in midlife and beyond

The mother-daughter duo who define Cotswolds style

If you are one of those people who is obsessed with the Cotswolds – its wisteria, its stone, its famous inhabitants – then a visit to Tetbury will only fan the flames. Were you to play Cotswolds Bingo, you’d rapidly score a full house; a sandstone one, with neat window-boxes and a sage-green door. On the pretty high-street, there’s a butcher, a bak...

New guideline puts lifestyle interventions at the forefront of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has published the first clinical practice guideline to put lifestyle interventions at the forefront of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care. " Lifestyle Interventions for Treatment and Remission of Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes in Adults, " o...

The best new beauty destinations to visit now

The best new destinations for luxury beauty. Affordable and biological beauty from incredible retail destinations by Selfridges, Dior, Prada and more.