In the summer of 2014, I was living in Adelaide with my two young children in a very hot rental house with a low ceiling and a rat problem. It also had a slightly leaky pool, which was good for entertaining. It was coming up to Australia Day, which I’ve always had mixed feelings about….
Brits have been told that a simple daily habit that takes less than five minutes could help them live longer. TikTok user @brightly.elevated has racked up more than 4.2 million views after sharing the effects of doing one exercise every morning. The habit is jumping up and down on the spot 50 times a day…
Spring is finally upon us, and it’s the ideal time to give the house a thorough clean. From gleaming bathroom floor to lounges that never fail to dazzle, having the right tool for every task makes spring cleaning a breeze. Amazon customers are praising the Russell Hobbs Upright Steam Mop, describing it as the perfect…
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Are you struggling to stay positive in these rather testing times? There’s an LA-based psychologist who wants to help us but not in a “have a nice day!” way. Dr Deepika Chopra is a celebrated behavioural scientist known as the Optimism Doctor. She holds a doctorate in clinical health psychology and uses scientific evidence and…
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Playing the irascible media patriarch Logan Roy in HBO’s hit Succession is still a challenge for actor Brian Cox. Sure, the show ended three years ago but in some ways Logan Roy is still here. “I mean, before Succession I never used to swear… Now I swear all the f***ing time!” Cox declares. There are…
Being a glass half full kind of person comes with benefits not only for your emotional state but also for your physical health. Scientists have discovered many benefits that come with being more optimistic, including better sleep and a healthier heart. Here’s why it pays to be an optimist: You’re less likely to have high…
How do you adopt a new habit? This is the question that preoccupies me as I take up jogging. What I do is actually a movement that is between walking and running, and sometimes looks a bit like fast shuffling, but still, it’s better than sitting on a couch. This is all in the interest…
One exercise is better than all others for lowering blood pressure (Image: Getty) People suffering from high blood pressure have been informed that performing one particular exercise can ‘significantly’ lower it within just four weeks. Studies have demonstrated that the isometric plank and wall squat proved beneficial for participants experiencing lower back pain – with…
