Wednesday, May 15, 2024

11 of the best books to gift your family and friends...

If there was ever a time to snuggle up by a fire and read a book, it's Christmas, so why not gift your friends and family one of these books.

What is ‘me time’ and how to make time for yourself

Checking in and giving yourself some self-care is what 'me time' is all about. There are many ways to schedule some self-loving in your life.

Alcohol Awareness: What happens when you mix alcohol and anxiety

Drinking is usually associated with easing your nerves and letting you relax a little, but what happens if you have anxiety?

Could your headphones be causing your hearing loss?

Headphones are a staple in most people's lives, but could they be adding to your health problems? Headphone hearing loss may be a problem.

5 new books to read this week

November is a strong month for thrillers, and Ken Follett and Michael Connelly’s latest offerings certainly don’t disappoint.

Get portion-wise: A ‘handy’ guide to making sure you’re not eating...

A balanced diet needs portion control, but we Brits typically eat 300 extra calories a day. We seek expert advice on healthy serving sizes.

How to have a stress-free Christmas

Although a wonderful time of year for many, Christmas can come with a lot of stress. Avoid being overwhelmed and follow our guide for advice.

Are you cleaning your ears properly?

Q tips, ear drops, or syringing, we ask the experts the best and safest way to clean your earwax to ensure healthy ears.

Ocean flexitarianism: could edible seaweed be the food of the future?

Eating a plant-based diet from the sea may be the key to tackling sustainability. Algae and edible seaweed may be the food of the future.

Zinc, honey, chicken soup – which cold remedies actually work?

Being bunged up and run down is never fun, but can these classic cold remedies really help? We ask the experts and examine the evidence.