8 h. ago Sleep, stress and sunshine: endocrinologists on 11 ways to look after your metabolism

Hormones impact almost all of our bodily functions, from skin, to the gut, to our moods. Here, experts on hormonal and metabolic health explain how to stay well“Most people would like to have more energy and be leaner,” says Prof David Ray, an endocrinologist at the University of Oxford who also provides NHS services. “There is a connection between how we choose to live, what our bodies look and feel like, and the hormones that are going around the body. What endocrinologists deal with is disorders of either a lack of hormones, or too much of a hormone.” Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Do SAD lamps really work? Experts explain how they can help you beat the winter blues

Light therapy has grown in popularity, with plenty investing in SAD lamps and wake-up alarm clocks

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47 h. ago Dr Amir Khan shares easy, free household habit to help beat winter viruses

ITV Good Morning Britain resident GP Dr Amir Khan has shared a winter habit he hopes people implement in their homes to help prevent flu and winter illness from spreading

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3 d. ago Dog owners only just learning what it means when pets show their bellies

A dog owner turned to social media after noticing how her puppy rolls onto his back in almost every situation, prompting experts to explain the common behaviour

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3 d. ago NHS doctor's 5 tips will help your kids beat most common winter illnesses

If you want to protect yourself and your family this winter, consider following this handy advice that's been issued by a doctor. Here are five tips you need to know

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5 d. ago Best SAD lamps: Do sunrise lights REALLY work or are they just a fad? We test five top brands to find out

For some, seasonal affective disorder - or SAD as it's commonly known - can make it extremely difficult to function normally during the darker months.

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6 d. ago West African sunshine dishes: Toyo Odetunde’s chicken yassa pot pie and stuffed plantain boats – recipes

Beat the winter blues with a soul-soothing, Senegalese-inspired spiced chicken pie and hearty Nigerian plantain boats stuffed with black-eyed beansIf there’s anything that can assuage my winter blues, it’s a soul-soothing chicken pie. I’ve long enjoyed innovating fusions between west African and other cuisines, and today’s marriage of a deeply flavourful Senegalese chicken yassa-inspired filling in buttery, flaky puff pastry is one of my all-time favourites. But, first, my take on hearty Nigerian stewed beans – ewa riro – using tinned beans for added convenience. Typically paired with ripe plantain, I use the rich beans to fill canoas (plantain boats) in a playful, Latin American-inspired twist. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Putin's week of 'humiliation' at the hands of Trump: Experts explain how Russian dictator has been 'put in a corner' by Atlantic ship raid and Maduro capture as US flexes its muscles around the world

Donald Trump has put Vladimir Putin 'in a corner' by taking Venezuela's leader prisoner and storming a Russian oil tanker this week, experts have said. 

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9 d. ago 10 best SAD lamps to banish the winter blues, tried and tested

Mood-boosting light therapy can help to brighten the dreariest time of year

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1 week ago Wowcher spa breaks that are perfect for a January refresh, with winter price drops across the UK

Beat the winter blues with discounted spa stays across the UK.

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1 week ago You'll need a warm pair of winter boots to beat the cold snap

Consider this your sign to stop suffering through winter in unsuitable shoes. Trust me - your toes will thank you.

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1 week ago The real reasons why AI isn’t coming for your job, according to experts

AI is changing the way we work - but it isn’t likely to be coming for your job, experts explain

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2 w. ago Savings tax alert as experts warn of £20,000 limit with major changes from 2027

Financial experts explain how to avoid paying unnecessary tax on savings using ISAs and personal allowances

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2 w. ago Vaping safer than smoking – so why are people struggling to quit e

With vaping now more common than smoking, experts explain addiction and what actually helps people quitMore socially acceptable than smoking – yet just as addictive – vaping has become the UK’s default way of consuming nicotine.Figures published by the Office for National Statistics last month showed that the number of over-16s in Great Britain who use vapes or e-cigarettes has overtaken the number who smoke cigarettes for the first time, with 5.4 million adults now vaping daily or occasionally, compared with 4.9 million who smoke. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 7 warm destinations that reach over 22C in January recommended by a travel expert

From Thailand to Barbados, a travel content creator shares top winter sun destinations with temperatures ranging from 21 to 30C to beat the British chill.

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2 w. ago The best winter sun holiday destinations less than six hours from the UK

From Malta to Morocco, these are some of the warmest places to beat the winter blues

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2 w. ago Skin expert shares five top tips on how to beat the 'winter uglies'

Skincare specialist Yasar Hussain shared their top tips

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2 w. ago You can eat MORE and still lose weight: Experts explain how 'volume eating' can totally transform your health (and waistline) in 2026

The problem with traditional dieting is that it is largely focused on restricting calories, meaning we are often left feeling hungry, unfulfilled and ultimately unmotivated to keep going.

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2 w. ago Gen Z is getting serious about their financial independence. Here’s how they’re doing it

Two Gen Z personal finance experts explain how their generation is prioritizing financial well-being and independence

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2 w. ago I swapped consistency in the gym for a variety of exercise styles and have never felt better – experts explain why

Boredom prevents many people from sticking to a new-year fitness plan, so could a variety of classes, challenges and exercise styles be the answer to staying fitter long term? Here’s what experts say

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