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…
Pieices from the OTT SS26 collection by Tarun Tahiliani | Photo Credit: Special arrangement There has been a divide between ‘ethnic’ fashion and western fashion in India. “But the way we dress is changing. Indians are changing. I don’t want to see Indian clothes only at weddings. I felt we needed a new thing,” says…
The history of BMW suggests that it has made few errors. It has baffled us with impenetrable strings of technological acronyms, surprised us with some of its more recent styling, and shocked us with the amount of power it can wring from an essentially everyday engine. Pedants would argue that it has produced the odd…
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A top nutritionist has shared some tips on healthy eating. She has clarified some common misunderstandings around snacking and healthy food choices. Abby Coleman is a performance nutritionist with The Edge. The group has a human performance and nutrition lab based in Leatherhead in Surrey, used by professional athletes and other top sportspeople. Ms Coleman…
