61 m. ago ‘I looked exceptional but I was out of breath’: the bodybuilder who switched to mindful movement

Ten years ago, Eugene Teo was obsessed with lifting weights. But, gradually, he realised his extreme mindset was making him unhappy. So he changed his outlookEugene Teo, 34, began lifting weights at the age of 13, looking for validation. “I was short, skinny and I thought it would give me confidence,” he says. “Bodybuilding for me was the ultimate expression of that.”Now living on the Gold Coast in Australia, with his partner and daughter, the fitness coach spent from age 16 to 24 training and competing. At times, he lifted weights for up to four hours a day, aiming to get as muscular and lean as possible. The ideal he was chasing? “If you grab your eyelid and feel that skin,” he says, “that’s the skin thinness you want on your bum and abs.” Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Tim Spector shares four tips that could help lower dementia risk

Nutrition expert Professor Tim Spector has shared four dietary approaches he follows to help protect brain health and lower inflammation

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1 hour ago Hundreds of jobs at risk as iconic UK metal firm CF Booth goes bust

Rotherham-based metal recycling firm CF Booth has gone into administration and it means that around 200 jobs could be lost as many popular UK businesses have hit the wall recently

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2 h. ago The travel vaccines you should consider before heading overseas

Although infectious diseases exist everywhere, in some destinations there is a higher risk of becoming sick

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2 h. ago Love Island set for chaos as three bombshells vow to 'shake things up'

Love Island bosses are ready to roll out the red carpet for three new bombshells as the new All Stars series finally gets underway after the wild fires in South Africa

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3 h. ago Breathtaking abandoned islands off Scottish coast is walkers' paradise – but has dark past

St Kilda was home to humans for 2,000 years before the last residents were evacuated in 1930, and today visitors can camp overnight on this remote UNESCO World Heritage site

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3 h. ago Channel 4 doctor says surprising foods can increase diabetes risk

The findings were revealed on the Channel 4 programme Live Well with the Drug-Free Doctor

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4 h. ago AFCON final stadium cost £200m to build and caused outrage after just four games

A stadium chosen to host the Africa Cup of Nations final proved to be controversial

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4 h. ago Two high street chains crash into administration with 2,500 jobs and 300 stores at risk

Both firms have struggled financially in recent years and were bought by Modella Capital last year to save hundreds of stores, but have since gone into administration.

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4 h. ago Africa Cup of Nations final buildup, Premier League news, and more – matchday live

⚽ News, buildup and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Afcon final preview | Email us hereMeanwhile, title-chasers City were left red-faced after losing the Manchester derby to bitter rivals United. Michael Carrick enjoyed a dream start to life as United’s interim head coach and won the fans over in the best possible way.Elsewhere in the Premier League, Arsenal missed the opportunity to go nine points clear at the top of the table with a 0-0 draw away at Nottingham Forest. The Gunners missed several opportunities to take the lead, but the main talking point was a penalty incident that was cleared by VAR following a brief check. Mikel Arteta spoke very strongly about the handball incident at full-time. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago How to watch Senegal vs Morocco: TV channel and live stream for AFCON final today

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations comes to a dramatic close in Rabat

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6 h. ago Prem cult hero threatened to quit AFCON and went broke but now worth £17m

Winning the Africa Cup of Nations is one of the highest international honours in football, but one former Premier League star almost passed up his opportunity at the prize

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6 h. ago The field between the hospital and the motorway that's in the balance

Residents living near Royal Bolton Hospital say plans for 250 new homes on green land risk worsening congestion, flooding and wildlife loss - and fear their voices are being side-lined as major development ambitions gather pace.

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6 h. ago Is the Africa Cup of Nations final on TV? How to watch Morocco v Senegal for free

Morocco dream of a home title while Sadio Mane’s Senegal look to become two-time champions

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7 h. ago Legionella found in kitchens and toilets of Historic Environment Scotland

In the latest issue to hit the quango, Legionella bacteria has been detected at Historic Environment Scotland-run (HES) Stirling Castle 21 times in the past year

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7 h. ago Power shortage forces '100% electric' train operator Lumo to use diesel for new service

Freight trains also hit by energy shortage on west coast main line

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7 h. ago Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown

Business owners in a Minneapolis Somali mall are feeling the impact of an immigration crackdown

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11 h. ago Woman killed by falling tree branch in NSW storms as landslide and flood warnings issued for Sydney

Residents near Narrabeen Lagoon told to leave on Saturday night, after death of woman near WollongongFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSummer storms on Australia’s east coast have claimed one life and threatened dozens more as flood waters rise.Residents and holidaymakers have been told they can return back after being evacuated Narrabeen Lagoon in Sydney’s northern beaches overnight on Saturday, while a landslide damaged three homes and injured at least one woman 20km north, at Great Mackerel beach. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Dog owners warned as these breeds more 'at risk' this winter

Owners should be aware of the potential dangers

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11 h. ago RSPCA alert as these dog breeds more 'at risk' of winter illness

The RSPCA listed some dog breeds that are at higher risk of certain illnesses during winter

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