Cabbage Soup Anyone? The 40 Most Ridiculous Diet Fads
A nationwide study has identified the silliest health and wellbeing trends of modern times, with the cabbage soup diet emerging as number one. The cabbage soup diet gained popularity in…
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Wake Me Up On Monday. Father’s Day Isn’t A Facebook Fest For Everyone
Some textbooks describe grieving for more than six months as prolonged. But while many can overcome grief in their day to day lives as time passes, there are certain days,…
Why Sustainable is the New Organic
Organic has been the buzzword when it comes to consumerism for well over a decade now. From eggs, to shampoo, to milk, according to the SOIL Association the organic market…
Could You Profit From Your Talent or Passion?
If you’ve always longed to make your living from a passion or unique skill, don’t let life get in the way. The world is full of people with unfulfilled ambitions…
7 Podcasts For Any Culture Vulture
Podcasts are one of the best ways to learn about the world and expand your understanding of unfamiliar topics – they’re easy to consume on-the-go, can be listened to whenever…
Sleepless Nights & Hidden Secrets: The Taboo Surrounding Debt
Why is it that ‘debt’ is still considered something of a dirty word? Is it, perhaps, a symptom of our ‘very British reserve’ that discourages any talk of money, or…
Sacred Language: Stop Americanisms, Brits Plead
More than half of us find American spellings frustrating and think they are harmful for the British language. Belle finds out why.
Breaking Fad: Debunking the Myth that Bread is Bad for You
Over one third of Brits believe bread is bad for them. Belle spoke to Harley Street Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert to help separate fact from fiction by debunking 12 of today’s most popular health myths.
Glass Half Empty? Learn To Embrace Everyday Optismism
When it comes to optimism do you see yourself as a glass half full or glass half empty kind of person or maybe even somewhere in between? Recent research has…
How Alcohol Affects Your Sleep (And Why!)
While we often look at alcohol as a route to a good night’s sleep, it can actually have the opposite effect. Belle About Town investigates how alcohol affects your sleep, and why!