Decorating a pumpkin for Halloween but unsure what to do with your leftover pumpkin? Or just fancy trying out some pumpkin recipes for the occasion? Food blogger Safrina Nishad has four quick and easy ideas. When pumpkin carving or decorating, avoid food waste by using every part of the pumpkin. From the pulp to the seeds…
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Decorating a pumpkin this Halloween? Use up the leftover pulp in these tasty spiced granola bars and serve up for family and friends Ingredients: 1 small culinary pumpkin For the pumpkin pie granola: 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup quick cooking oats 3 tbsp brown sugar ¼ tsp salt (optional) 1 cup pecan nuts, chopped…
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Feeling weak and sore after your workout? Not seeing any difference in your body shape? Personal trainer Sarah O’Neill reveals why the secret could be in your muscles. While exercise puts our muscles under stress (causing the fibres to break down), it’s actually what happens when you’re not exercising (after the workout) that counts. Strength…
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From the latest playground-inspired training to ‘Rocky’-style boxing workouts, health writer Amy Bonifas reviews the best new fitness classes to help you refresh your workout. Want more motivation in the gym? Join an exercise class. Psychologists from Michigan State University have proven that not only does group exercise boost our wellbeing; working out with a…
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Looking to cut down on alcohol and to reap the benefits of drinking less? Health journalist Carole Beck finds out the benefits of mindful drinking. Whether it’s to save money or to avoid hangovers, the past decade has seen more people than ever in the UK cut back on alcohol. One in five people in…
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Feeling the seasonal gloom? Health writer and psychotherapist Jennifer Cawley shares five science-backed ways you can give yourself an instant mood lift. During the winter months, many of us may feel a dip in our mood – with one in three of us affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD). However, there are a few surprisingly…
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Want to help your children feel calmer, less stressed and more in touch with their emotions? Health writer and psychotherapist Jennifer Cawley asks the mindfulness experts how you can practice meditation at home. Meditation isn’t just for grown-ups, it can help children, too. In fact, there are at least 4,000 teachers trained to teach mindfulness meditation…
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The incessant noise of modern life may not be doing your health any favours; so here are 5 ways you can harness the power of silence. With noise pollution being increasingly linked to poor mental and physical health, it’s no wonder that silent retreats are a top wellness trend of 2018 or social movements such…
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Overspending during the festive season inevitably leads to financial pain in January. Financial journalist and author Laura Whateley shares how you can take control of your seasonal spending. With the amount of additional expenses we incur over the festive season – from fairy lights and food, to parties and presents – it should come as…
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Whether you’re an impulse buyer or have a vice that’s draining your funds, there are ways to tackle mindless spending. Personal finance expert Emma Lunn gives her advice. One in three people didn’t save any money at all over the past 12 months. That means not saving cash for emergencies, not putting anything away for…
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HAS YOUR LIFE INSURER CHANGED YOUR LIFE? From an early age I had symptoms such as blurred vision, pins and needles and tremors in my hands. And when I visited the doctor and consultants, they put it down to being from not drinking enough water, the tremors just being benign, and they weren’t able to…
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Avid parkrunner Scott Reynolds shares his incredible story of how running and setting himself goals has transformed his life My transformation story In 2013 I needed to make a change. I was 107 kilograms and couldn’t run to the end of my street without being out of breath. I needed a healthy hobby and decided to…
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