Living
All those things you’re not suppose to talk about at a dinner party!
Keeping Calm to Avoid Overwhelm
Frazzled and frenetic? Try these tests and tips for coping with life’s strains… Are You Stressed?Check how many of the following signs and symptoms apply to you:1. Sleeplessness (difficulty getting…
Fitness Comment: Should You Recycle Your Run Kit?
I often laugh with running friends about how things have changed with our running gear over the years. About when, 25 years ago, I would run in any old trainers,…
The Self-Care Upgrade You’re Overlooking: Eye Health
As the heavy layers of winter are finally stowed away and the first hints of spring sunshine hit the pavement, our focus naturally shifts to renewal. We’re booking the flights,…
Tired of Being Tired? The 30:30:30 Method that Boosts Midlife Energy
If you’re in your 40s or 50s and feel permanently drained, you’re not imagining it. The bone-crushing tiredness that creeps in during midlife is one of the most common complaints…
8 Weeds That Are Good For Your Health
Weeds may irritate gardeners, but many plants growing wild up and down the British Isles are packed with superfood levels of goodness. We chatted to Roy Lamb, a pharmacist and…
All Hearts Day: The New Valentine Celebration
From fredagskos to hygge, Scandinavian approaches to life and love have long inspired us Brits. So as Valentine’s Day – known as All Hearts Day in Sweden – approaches, many…
Unexpected Bill? Five Ways to Stay in Control of your Finances
Everyone likes to feel in control of their finances – knowing what’s coming in, what’s going out, and roughly how much to expect when the bills land. So there’s little…
Why Resolutions Fail And How To Set Them Properly!
Most of us start January with the most resolute of intentions – but by the time month two rolls around, our resolves are long gone, leaving our Februarys full of…
How Kindness Can Help You Beat The January Blues
We’re halfway through January. You’re broke, you’re still carrying a turkey’s worth of extra weight and you’re desperate for something to brighten the gloom. Who could blame you for running…
Savvy Christmas Shopping Tips – How To Get It Right
‘Tis the season and with Christmas shopping at the forefront of our minds, Black Friday sales behind us and the traditional January bargain-hunt on the horizon; many are looking to…
