19 h. ago Old wives' tale says putting 50p item under your pillow helps you sleep better

A viral trend has people placing one ingredient under their pillows at night, believing the old wives' tale helps them relax and sleep better. It's worth a go because the item is so cheap

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28 h. ago Old wives' tale says placing one ingredient under your pillow helps you sleep better

Putting one ingredient under your pillow could help you sleep better, according to an old wives' tale. The ancient Indian wisdom might be a surprise to people who usually put this item elsewhere

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49 h. ago Travel expert hails 'most beautiful place on Earth' and shares 5 tips for visitors

A British travel expert has shared the location of what she believes to be the most beautiful place on Earth, advising others of five things to know before planning a visit to the breathtaking scenery

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68 h. ago Traveller shares the essential item that helps you sleep during a flight

The budget-friendly travel item is great for travel as it helps muscles to relax - and, an essential benefit when flying long-haul, can improve sleep.

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4 d. ago Avoid piling on the pounds this Christmas with 10 simple tips

With Christmas comes a load of tasty treats, but there are simple things you can do to help stay on track with your health goals. From staying hydrated to getting proper sleep, these tips can help you enjoy the festive season without derailing your progress.

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5 d. ago 'My Portuguese dad won't spend Christmas in UK with me for baffling reason'

A Portuguese woman living in the UK has shared how her dad was reluctant to travel from Portugal to see her and her daughter at Christmas for one confusing reason

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6 d. ago I've spent decades helping people sleep and have treated everything from sleep

Studies have shown chronic insomnia combined with short sleep duration can raise blood pressure and increase heart rate.

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6 d. ago Man who travelled to every country in the world reveals the dirtiest destination he has ever been to

Drew Binsky, who shares tales of his travels online, revealed his thoughts on dirty travel destination - and where the dirtiest location he has ever been to is.

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6 d. ago How I wellnessed my way out of the winter blues with sleep, sunlight and good gut health

The latest Well Enough newsletter by Emilie Lavinia explores how sleep, sunlight and gut health helped her wellness her way out of SAD

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7 d. ago Baby sleep routine tips for Christmas and how to manage festive nighttime hell

Christmas can be stressful for parents of young children, but these simple tips can help manage your baby's sleep routine during the festive period and keep them settled

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7 d. ago Everything thing you need to know about traffic and travel this Christmas

The RAC has shared when the busiest times for road travel are this Christmas

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7 d. ago Unusual benefits showering in the dark can have on your health

Expert have hailed a unusual shower routine for those who may struggle to fall asleep at night - as it can help improve quality of sleep and doze off easier

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7 d. ago 'Brilliant' little health gadget can help improve energy, weight and sleep

The wearable glucose monitor tracks blood sugar levels in real-time, helping users understand how their body responds to food.

Science

1 week ago Tourist labels Germany 'racist' after hotel restaurant refuses to allow him to share his pizza

It came after the tourist retweeted a post from Shachi Gambhir, who said Germany was 'easily the least friendly country' she'd ever been to, after spending a few days there.

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1 week ago I'm a retired FBI agent... here are the potentially fatal safety mistakes people make at hotels

A former FBIagent has shared a terrifying new warning about staying in hotels while traveling alone - and revealed why women, in particular, are going to want to pay attention.

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1 week ago Woman held at the border for 12 HOURS without food or water in 'horror' Russian holiday

Travel to Russia is not advised by the Foreign Office at the moment - but one traveller shared her 'horror' experience to the country, and discouraged others from visiting too.

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1 week ago Travel expert reveals the best three cities for a winter holiday under £200

A travel blogger has shared her tips for travelling on a budget - as well as the best places to visit for a winter holiday under £200.

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2 w. ago The herb that can lower your blood pressure and help you sleep

The soothing herb was used by the ancient Greeks

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2 w. ago ‘He was struggling with his breath. I sat beside him and sang’: the choir who sing to people on their deathbeds

Just as lullabies send babies to sleep, so songs can help those at the other end of life on their way. The leader of a threshold choir reveals what they do – and the personal tragedies that convinced her we need to get better at dealing with deathIt’s a brisk November afternoon in the village of South Brent in Devon and, in a daffodil yellow cottage, two women are singing me lullabies. But these aren’t the sort of lullabies that parents sing to their children. They are songs written and sung for terminally ill people, to ease them towards what will hopefully be a peaceful and painless death.We are at the home of Nickie Aven, singer and leader of a threshold choir. Aven and her friend are giving me a glimpse of what happens when they sing for people receiving end-of-life care. These patients are usually in hospices or in their own homes being supported by relatives, which is why 67-year-old Aven – who is softly spoken and radiates warmth and kindness – has asked me to lie down on the...

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2 w. ago ‘We walked in awe, gazing across the sea’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2025

From Essex to Istanbul, and from a soul music bar to a dramatic mountain pass, our tipsters share their personal travel highlights of the yearMoments after stepping off the bus, I wanted to text my friend: “What have I done to you, why did you tell me to come here?” As I weaved my way through coach-party day trippers, my initial suspicions dissipated. I came to swim, but Piran offered so much more. Venetian squares provided a delicately ornate backdrop, while cobbled passageways housed bustling seafood restaurants, serving the day’s catch. The majestic Adriatic was made manageable by concrete diving platforms, fit for all ages. Naša Pekarna stocked delightfully crisp and filling böreks, and the bar/cafe Pri Starcu – owned by Patrik Ipavec, a former Slovenia international footballer – married warm hospitality with ice-cold beer and delicious early evening refreshments.Alex Continue reading...

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