Health & Lifestyle

As more people rethink their relationship with alcohol, the question of what constitutes “reasonable” drinking has moved firmly into the spotlight. A growing body of research suggests that even modest alcohol consumption carries health risks, yet for millions of adults, drinking remains a deeply ingrained social and cultural habit. With an estimated 40% of adults … Read more

Television presenter Josie Gibson has uncovered a surprising truth about modern fashion, food, and fitness after attempting to squeeze into a vintage dress from the 1970s  an experiment that left her stunned and slightly stuck. The moment, captured in a new Channel 5 documentary, highlights just how dramatically clothing sizes, eating habits, and everyday lifestyles … Read more

Unexpected Finds Shed New Light on Daily Life, Wealth, and Faith in One of Christianity’s Most Significant Cities Archaeologists working in the ancient city of Ephesus, located in modern-day Turkey, have uncovered a series of unexpected Roman-era discoveries that are offering rare insight into domestic life, urban transformation, and religious history in one of the … Read more

America’s Most Bizarre Food Fixations of 2025 Captivated Social Media  and Left Experts Concerned From luxury fruit selling for nearly $20 a piece to infants gnawing on rib-eye steaks, America’s food culture in 2025 took a turn that was equal parts fascinating, polarizing and, at times, alarming. Driven by viral videos, wellness trends and a … Read more

Forget red carpets, trophies, and standing ovations there is one awards list no celebrity ever wants to appear on. Welcome to the 2025 Bad Manners Awards, where bad behavior, poor judgment, and social missteps take center stage. As an etiquette expert who has spent years studying decorum, protocol, and public conduct sometimes even advising major … Read more

Exposure to chemicals commonly found in everyday household items may be linked to a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new research from Sweden that is adding to growing concerns about the long-term health effects of environmental contaminants. The study, conducted by researchers at Uppsala University and published in the scientific journal … Read more

Christmas, according to Jilly Cooper, is not a single day but a season  one that begins with goodwill and mince pies and ends with exhaustion, indigestion, and the faint desire to run away to a quiet hotel with room service and no relatives. It is a time of sparkle and joy, yes, but also of … Read more

When I was eight months pregnant and awkwardly waddling through my office corridor, an older colleague stopped me and handed over a thin, yellowed book. Its cover read Mothercraft, first published in 1950 by a midwife named Sister Mary Martin. “You’ll need this,” she said quietly. “The old way works.” At the time, I smiled … Read more

For many people, gift wrapping is the least enjoyable part of the festive season. Long after the presents have been bought, it is the struggle with awkward shapes, torn paper, and tangled tape that causes the most frustration. From wrapping wine bottles to trying to disguise the shape of a Squishmallow, turning gifts into neat … Read more

As the festive season approaches, British celebrities have embraced Christmas decorating with more enthusiasm than ever before. What was once limited to a modest wreath or a twinkling tree has now evolved into full-scale holiday productions, spilling out of living rooms and onto porches, pathways and even gardens. This year, no surface appears safe from … Read more