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...

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...

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.

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

7 reasons why you feel tired all the time

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

‘I live in a tiny £60k home’

Not many people upsize to a house smaller than a garage. But three years ago, James Campbell did just that. “The caravan wasn’t quite big enough,” he says. “I needed more space.” Campbell, a children’s author, has joined a quiet rebellion against traditional forms of housing. Tiny homes – with floor space of less than 37 square metres (sqm) – are a...

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

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

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

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...

Hair tips hairdressers need you to know about

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

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.

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

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

Tiny daily bursts of ‘incidental’ exercise may halve heart attack risk – what to do

Tiny daily bursts of ‘incidental’ exercise may halve heart attack risk – what to do - As a new study reveals huge heart health benefits from four minutes of vigorous exercise a day, experts tell Lisa Salmon what activities could help.

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...

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

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

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

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'

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...

10 Sunniest Cities in California Perfect for Retirement

10 Sunniest Cities in California Perfect for Retirement

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

Small habits can mean big savings.

'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'

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 ...

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

Plus an expert weighs in on

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

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.

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

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.

'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

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,...

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

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

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?

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...

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...

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

Living on Lanzarote: advantages, cost of living and why choose it

The island of Lanzarote emerges from the Atlantic Ocean as a unique enclave, a land of contrasts where volcanic nature combines with serene beaches and an excellent climate. Deciding to live on Lanzarote is opting for a particular lifestyle, in which the environment's calm and beauty play a leading role.

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 ...

Sober buzz: The rise of the healthy drinker

In the middle of Dry January, many people are trying to keep the festive cheer alive, all while staying sober. No- and low-alcoholic beverages are increasingly popular and the industry's biggest players are scrambling to find ways to profit from the trend. But how long will the buzz last? In this edition of People & Profit, FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin talks to two entrepreneurs from the sector. Jonathan Dubois is the founder of Goxoa, a French zero-alcohol beer brand specifically marketed towards athletes and the winner of the gold medal for the best non-alcoholic beer at the European Beer Challenge. Also joining us is Paul Mathew, the founder of Everleaf Drinks, a British company that produces sustainably sourced non-alcoholic aperitifs.

‘I have a six-hour commute but it’s worth it’

When Paul MacKenzie-Cummins lived in Bath, he had an easy 14-minute commute to work. But when his wife, Sarah, was offered a new job as a housemistress for a boarding school in south Berkshire, he knew his life would change. While Sarah would have a seven-second commute, his would become a 140-mile –four-hour – round trip. “Whether to take the job ...

'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

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------

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...

Where people live, work and play has ‘profound impact’ on health – report

Where people live, work and play has ‘profound impact’ on health – report - The wealthier people are, the more likely they are to have access to places that keep them healthy, the Royal Society for Public Health said.

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