[ Of all the arguments that occur in my family home, there’s one that my partner and I embrace with particular vim and vigour. It occurs each Tuesday evening, as soon as I return home from acupuncture. Typically, at that time, I will feel soothed and relaxed, zen and calm. I will waltz through our … Read more
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[ You’d probably never guess that Stacey Solomon – with her goofy grin, impossibly soft-looking loungewear and boisterous brood of five children – was once slated to be the UK’s next big pop star. The undeniable self-seriousness of belting into a microphone and the ruthless slog of the music industry seem anathema to Solomon’s distinctive … Read more
[ With Christmas almost upon us, many are undoubtedly looking forward to tucking into a tasty festive meal. In situations where food gets stuck in your throat, many people – including many medical professionals – recommend drinking Coca-Cola to clear the blockage. Does it work or is it a myth? A new study by Amsterdam … Read more
[ Inside M&S at Christmas 14 December, 9pm, ITV1 Head of Home Design Karen and her team (Photo: South Shore/ITV) Forget Harrods. Forget Fortnum & Mason. There’s nothing quite like an M&S Christmas. With 138 years of tradition behind it, the shop is passionate about the festive season and this film goes behind the scenes … Read more
[ Embracing forgiveness in our lives yields a myriad of positive impacts, fostering healthier relationships and enhancing overall well-being. By letting go of grudges, individuals often experience improved mental health, marked by a reduction in anxiety, stress, and hostility. The transformative power of forgiveness extends to alleviating symptoms of depression and contributing to lower blood … Read more
[ पोथी पढ़ि पढ़ि जग मुआ, पंडित भया न कोय।ढाई आखर प्रेम का, पढ़े सो पंडित होय || In this doha, Kabir explains how everyone just read books without gaining any knowledge out of them, but if someone would have actually understood the wisdom around those words, then they would have become the true, learned … Read more
[ It’s a fair few decades since the family gathered round the “wireless” to enjoy a bit of Christmas merriment as it came crackling out of the speaker. But while such scenes are firmly rooted in a possibly mythical past, the appeal of Christmas radio remains undimmed, and however powerful a claim television makes on … Read more
[ If at the turn of the millennium you’d told TV producers that Mary Berry would be the face of BBC cookery programming in 2023, they would have thought you were joking. Back then, young gun Jamie Oliver was still known as the Naked Chef and Nigella Lawson had carved her own niche conflating food … Read more
[ Just because you’re a strong and experienced open-water swimmer doesn’t mean you’ll never get into situations where there’s a real risk of drowning. That’s where the SwimVest comes in, as it’s a low-profile wearable airbag system designed specifically for serious swimmers. Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the SwimVest is manufactured by Belgian … Read more
