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20 Common Misconceptions About Life in England

How to master head-to-toe colour

belowHead-to-toe colour (HTTC) has really taken off this summer. Jane Fonda in damson at the Time Earth Awards Gala and Nana Acheampong, SheerLuxe’s fashion broadcaster and editor, at Ascot in powder blue. Lady Starmer making her entrance into Downing Street in red. Sophie Winkleman and Kaya Scodelario in white at Wimbledon. Maybe it’s because patt...

What you can do now to prevent a stroke in the future, according to doctors

What you can do now to prevent a stroke in the future, according to doctors - How to lower your stroke risk at every age

Lifestyle habits linked to faster cognitive decline in new study

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A newly published study in the journal Nature Communications identifies several lifestyle factors that may accelerate cognitive decline. Study: Healthy lifestyle and cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults residing in 14 European countries . ...

I never know what to do with my long hair, but since getting the 'concave cut' my daily styling routine has been so much easier

I'll never get 'just a trim' ever again

‘Slay, serve, survive’: How gen Z is rewriting the rules of work

For many of us, turning on an out-of-office is one of the last things to do before going on holiday. It is typically a concise message outlining that you’re on annual leave and who to contact in your absence. But for some gen Z workers, an OOO is becoming another way to add a bit of pizzazz to work culture; a way to showcase their personality, as well as their approach to the office. With high summer now in full swing and offices temporarily...

How to be frugal: Easy money-saving hacks from people who’ve mastered cutting back

How to be frugal: Easy money-saving hacks from people who’ve mastered cutting back - Living more frugally could reduce stress and help your money go further.

'How I created my dream home from an abandoned lighthouse'

From a derelict historic landmark to the ultimate home by the sea, Sheila Consaul took a big risk when she decided to buy an abandoned Ohio lighthouse and turn it into her dream vacation home...

I tried going for a walk after eating lunch every day for a week - here’s why I’ll continue to do it

Ready to boost mental and physical wellbeing in as little as ten minutes?

Underconsumption: Why it’s suddenly cool to use every last drop of shampoo and face cream

Underconsumption: Why it’s suddenly cool to use every last drop of shampoo and face cream - LET’S UNPACK THAT: A new social media trend is rejecting the throwing-away of beauty products before they’ve actually been used. But celebrating something so ordinary only exposes how wasteful many of us have become, writes Olivia Petter

Is Stevie Nicks the ultimate rock chick icon? How the star’s style evolution continues to inspire

Is Stevie Nicks the ultimate rock chick icon? How the star’s style evolution continues to inspire - The Fleetwood Mac frontwoman has been a style muse for over four decades – here’s why.

Always struggle to get up in the morning? 9 failsafe tips for becoming a morning person and actually enjoying it

Rise and shine.

‘After years of failed fad diets + workouts, I started lifting weights'

'At 43, it changed everything'

Despite owning hundreds of perfumes, I always go back to this one brand to boost my mood come summer

It makes my citrus-loving heart happy

10 most relaxing places to live in the UK revealed

Moving to Zambia from London was a culture shock, but now I can afford a house

Natalie Kalolita left the UK to escape the cost of living crisis and is now running her own business

The Simple, Throw-On Dress Trend Fashion People Always Reach for During a Heatwave

Warm-weather dressing made easy.

If You Relate To These 15 Feelings, You’re Probably Struggling With Loneliness

Loneliness isn’t just about being alone – it’s a complex emotional state that can affect anyone, regardless of their social circumstances. These 15 feelings are often part of loneliness. If you find yourself relating to these, it’s important to recognise and address these emotions. Loneliness isn’t a personal failing, but it is something you can... The post If You Relate To These 15 Feelings, You’re Probably Struggling With Loneliness appeared first on Listickle.

I walked off five stone and beat my sugar cravings

It’s the story of so many midlife men. The weight had crept on slowly. I hardly ever weighed myself and when I looked in the mirror I’d pull in my stomach and thought I still looked great. My wife Kim had been buying bigger clothes for me and I didn’t pay much attention to my size. In reality, my belly was enormous; I could barely stand up straight...

Self-care: why looking after No 1 isn’t always best for your wellbeing

Like many people, I find that stress transforms me into a nasty combination of Oscar the Grouch and Scrooge McDuck. The more pressure I am under, the more irritable I feel – and the less generous I become. I partly blame our culture. I’ve read enough wellness advice to know that I need to prioritise my own needs over other people’s. And so, when I feel under pressure, I have often made it a habit to practise small indulgences aimed at restoring...

‘Death cleaning’ isn’t morbid, it’s the healthiest thing you can do

‘Death cleaning’ isn’t morbid, it’s the healthiest thing you can do - IN FOCUS: None of us knows when our time will come, but we all have the power to ensure we don’t leave our loved ones with an almighty mess to clear up. Helen Coffey explores the Swedish practice of getting your affairs in order before you die

The simple five-step fitness routine that takes less than 10 mins

A gamechanger.

10 things that happen to your body when you stop drinking alcohol

Nordic chronic kidney disease diet enhances health-related quality of life

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a debilitating condition that affects the emotional, physical, and social well-being of affected patients, thereby reducing their quality of life (QoL). A new study published in the journal Nutrients examines how health-related QoL (HRQoL)...

The secrets to styling sporty-chic this summer

The secrets to styling sporty-chic this summer - A summer of sports means only one thing: athleisure as everyday.

Aloo Tikki Chaat | Potato Croquette with 3 Chutneys | Village Life | Village Cooking | Village Food

Aloo Tikki Chaat | Potato Croquette with 3 Chutneys | Village Life | Village Cooking | Village Food

6 Summer Trends Italians Have Mastered That Channel "La Dolce Vita" Dressing

A taste of the good life.

Myth of moderate drinking debunked: New study reveals true risks

The authors of the latest research stated that the assertion that moderate drinking is healthy and extends life is the result of "poorly conducted studies." At the same time, they emphasised that "There is simply no completely ‘safe’ level of drinking." Most people have heard at least once in their lives that moderate alcohol consumption supports h...

The Green Goddess: I’m still fit at 85 – these are the rules I swear by

Diana Moran still has the leotard that made her famous as the Green Goddess in the 1980s. It still fits, but she says: “The elastic has got a little saggy.” Age has been far kinder to Moran, who at 85 has the poise and elegance that made her a role model to a generation of keep-fitters. Today she is reaping the rewards of practising what she preach...

Caring for Canine Quirks: 15 Signs of Concern Every Owner Should Know

Every dog owner knows their pet’s quirks, but what happens when those quirks turn into concerning behaviors? Are you doing enough to ensure your dog’s health and happiness? 1. Has Your Dog’s Appetite Changed? If your dog is eating more or less than usual, it could indicate an underlying health issue. Keep an eye on […]

Can a 9pm bedtime cure me of my constant exhaustion?

New research found a third of people in the UK are not happy with their quality and quantity of sleep

What you can do every night to prevent irritable bowel syndrome

What you can do every night to prevent irritable bowel syndrome - Study finds leading healthy lifestyle strongly linked to lower chance of developing condition

Living with COPD: ‘I kept smoking for years after diagnosis. I enjoyed it’

Despite being diagnosed with COPD in her early forties, it was only after she was repeatedly hospitalised 20 years later that former teacher Debbie Lindsay finally managed to give up smoking

Millionaires reveal 8 frugal habits that helped them get rich

Love your job and worried about retiring? How to stay busy and avoid post-retirement blues

Love your job and worried about retiring? How to stay busy and avoid post-retirement blues - People need to let family, friends or a health professional know if they are struggling, as some people do get depressed after they enter retirement.

A moment that changed me: I thought fitness was my superpower. Then I realised it was a ball and chain

I have Jane Fonda to thank for my fitness “discovery” in the late 1980s. Still in my teens, I wore through the carpet doing her workout videos in front of the TV. I also spent hours ploughing up and down the pool at the local leisure centre and honing my muscles at the gym. I always regarded fitness as my superpower. Something that I worked hard at, for sure, but something that gave me kudos. Keeping fit – I mean, really fit – seemed to me an...

We Went Street Style-Spotting in London—14 Looks That We Rated This Month

IRL outfits are always the best outfits.

What I Own: I purchased my £592,750 East London two-bed flat at the age of 22

'I saved 60-70% of my salary from work each month.'

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...

How to make yourself more attractive, according to science

Simple but effective...

‘I beat a decade of career burnout by becoming a full-time house-sitter’

As I attempt to settle down at the kitchen table for a morning’s work, the inquisitive snout of a white fox terrier vies for my attention. We head outside and I throw his ball across the garden. While I’m up I may as well check on the chickens. “Morning girls!” I shout. They cluck and run toward me as I investigate the hatch for eggs. Only one toda...

What is combination cholesterol therapy, as study suggests it could save lives?

What is combination cholesterol therapy, as study suggests it could save lives? - Researchers say thousands of lives could be changed every year.

‘Nobody’s hurrying – not like London’: How Britain’s ‘blue zone’ helps you live to 86

Carving through the lush Devonian lanes from Totnes to Salcombe, via Halwell, Kingsbridge and Marlborough, there doesn’t immediately seem much the South Hams has in common with the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, or the Nuoro Province in Sardinia, and definitely not Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture. Admittedly, they are all fairly idyllic, photogenic pla...

Study suggests switching from smoking to vaping indoors may reduce children’s secondhand exposure to nicotine

By Vijay Kumar Malesu In a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open , a group of researchers compared nicotine absorption among children exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke, secondhand vapor, and those with no exposure. Study: Secondhand Nicotine Absorption From E-Cigarett...

I knew I had to give up drinking when my daughter asked ‘why is mummy behaving so strangely?’

I’m pretty sure I gravitated towards a career in advertising because of the heavy drinking lifestyle, although I now think that whatever industry I’d found myself in, I’d have been a drinker, because alcohol gave me the social confidence I lacked. My first foray was trying cider when I was 15 and drinking with my then-boyfriend who was older than m...

My husband finds life easy, and ‘corrects’ me because I don’t

The question I am mid-40s and married. My husband is good at dealing with life. He never worries, is never insecure, always positive, has unlimited energy and always has a solution for everything. He deals with our kids seemingly without effort, doesn’t set many rules and never worries if they eat enough vegetables or go to bed too late. Everything is a breeze; rules are to be broken and life must be enjoyed. I am not like that. I like to abide...

Are you overeating? Here’s how to tell – and break the habit

A second slice of cake on your birthday, an extra burger at a BBQ and a few too many chocolates at Christmas – we all occasionally overindulge. But it can be damaging for our health if it becomes a common occurrence. An overeater may regularly find themselves eating five or six biscuits, instead of one or two. It’s not as severe as binge eating (wh...

‘It probably saved my life’: How a low-carb diet can help with type 2 diabetes

‘It probably saved my life’: How a low-carb diet can help with type 2 diabetes - After he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Giancarlo and his wife Katie went on a journey to discover the low-carb diet that would eventually put him in remission

Rheumatoid arthritis forced me to change my diet – and now I’m pain free

I can’t remember a time in my life when there hasn’t been pain somewhere in my body. It came to dominate much of my adult life. If somebody hasn’t been in constant pain, it’s hard to describe it to them. You’re masking the whole time, and everything is so much more difficult. The mornings were the worst for me as the throbbing and aching sensations...

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...