15 h. ago Four simple tips to protect your heart, according to a biokineticist

The heart’s health is affected by factors such as inactivity, unhealthy eating and chronic stress

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56 h. ago The spicy favorite that can help protect your vision and your heart

But eat the whole pepper at your own risk...

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6 d. ago Alan Titchmarsh's 'don't you dare' pruning tip will help your orchids bloom again

Orchids are known for their beautiful flowers, but they can be tricky to coax into blooming again. Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh has a simple pruning tip that will help

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8 d. ago Master expert's 'perfect' homemade chilli by adding one cheap ingredient

Chilli con carne is a great family dish and there are many ways to cook it - but one flavour expert has shared a simple and easy tip to make the meal taste "perfect"

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9 d. ago Holidaymakers should watch for 'apple pips' in hotel room when they check

Experts have shared tell-tale signs to look out for that could signify a bed bug infestation, with a few simple tips that could make all the difference to your holiday

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1 week ago Parents, don’t panic – healthy screen time for children is possible, if you follow these few simple tips | Kaitlyn Regehr

Yes, the huge firms pushing unsuitable content must be regulated. But until they are, adults can model the positive use of techDr Kaitlyn Regehr is the programme director of digital humanities at University College LondonThis summer the technology secretary, Peter Kyle, announced he was considering a two-hour “screen time” cap on children’s use of social media apps – a proposal that is not just insufficient, it’s outdated.Though appropriately placed at the start of the summer holiday – a time when kids’ screen time can increase, along with the onus on parents to ensure the safety of such engagement – Kyle’s announcement is linked to somewhat stale screen time guidance. We should indeed be thinking about moderating time on screens, but the proposed cap addresses only the quantity of consumption, not the quality. Fortunately, as someone who lectures on digital literacy (and is a mother), I can tell you there are some ways to push back and create healthier habits for children this summ...

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1 week ago Simple 14p supplement can help protect against stroke or heart attack triggering condition

According to a new study, a simple supplement that costs as little as 14p can treat people's high blood pressure.

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1 week ago How to look good on holiday as a man: the best trunks, linen shirts and sandals for summer 2025

Chic, memorable, yet oh-so laid-back — that’s your aim. Here are some simple tips

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3 w. ago There is one universal sex tip. It is simple, teachable and obvious

How do we get better at discussing sexual satisfaction when our genitals are synonymous with the word ‘unmentionables’? It takes no luck, no money and can be learnedIn the fifth season of the British cringe comedy series Peep Show about two dysfunctional flatmates, Mark tells Jeremy that, for the first time in his life, he thinks he’s getting sex right. This is thanks to new partner’s very explicit instructions. “That’s cheating,” Jeremy complains. “Anyone can please a woman if she tells you what to do. You’re not allowed to ask. That’s the whole point.”I’ve spent a year trying to figure out why straight women are statistically last on the list when it comes to having pleasurable sex, but that one minute of television pretty much sums it up. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Understanding the physical impact of flying and top tips for a healthier journey

The very act of flying can have an unexpected impact on our health here are the top tips to staying healthy and well on board, and some simple ways to help maximise your safety and comfort

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last month ‘The place is bleached, a dead zone’: how the UK’s most beloved landscapes became biodiversity deserts

National parks, famous for their rich natural heritage, should be at the heart of efforts to protect habitats and wildlife. Instead, experts say they are declining – fastPhotographs by Abbie Trayler-SmithDartmoor is a place where the wild things are. Rivers thread through open moorland past towering rocky outcrops. Radioactive-coloured lichens cling to 300m-year-old boulders. Bronze age burial mounds and standing stones are reminders that humans have been drawn here for thousands of years. It is considered one of the UK’s most beautiful and precious landscapes.Much of this moorland is officially protected as a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) because it is considered home to the country’s most valued wildlife. Its blanket bogs, heathlands and high altitude oak woodlands are treasure troves of nature. Continue reading...

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