Diane Ackerman 
So, what if you find you accidentally forgot to pack the sun hat before heading to the park? Preventing infant sunburns, which are linked to increased rates of skin cancer later, according to The Skin Cancer Foundation, is the number one priority. “If you cannot avoid direct sunlight or certain areas of the body are … Read more
Swimming lessons make up some of my earliest memories. As a kindergartener, I could float, kick and tread water. The one thing I couldn’t – wouldn’t – do was put my head underwater. I’ve seen grainy home movies of myself dog-paddling at Fingal Head, neck craned high and dry like a baby giraffe. To break … Read more
Getty Images In years past, mushroom brown has been synonymous with…cold. Cold, ashy, gray, and washed-out — which, might we remind you, bears little resemblance to the true bronzy tones of an actual mushroom. “Mushroom hair started out as drastic and bold, but it’s landing in a much more wearable place for 2024,” says Dean. … Read more
A 20-minute stint in a pan can work wonders on ordinary white onions, turning them into a wondrous, meltingly sweet base for so many things – not least in this moreish gratin. If you use jarred chickpeas, with their extraordinarily tender texture, this is a one-pan dish, and you need do no more than tip … Read more
Ultimately, this can lead to more scarring of the skin and hair loss. Moral of the story? Hands off. What can you do to treat scalp acne? Make your wash-day routine count by lathering up with medicated shampoos formulated with antibacterial ingredients, such as sulfur and salicylic acid. “I suggest washing every other day,” says … Read more
One in three adults in the UK and Ireland consume five or more portions of fruit and vegetables every day, a higher proportion than in any other nation in the developed world, a report suggests. Regular consumption of fruit and veg is associated with improved health outcomes, particularly in lowering the risk of heart disease … Read more
Dating in later life can be daunting, but it’s also full of positives and potential excitement. “We are usually better positioned when we’re older to have a clearer idea of where we are in life, what it is we would ideally like and what we’ve got to give as well,” says Jo Hemmings, a psychologist … Read more
A new generation of sexually adventurous middle-aged women are exploring kink and fantasies without shame, according to the founder of one of the UK’s largest sex-positive communities. Emma Sayle – who founded Killing Kittens and organises extravagant balls and sex parties for consenting, vetted adults – said there was a growing appetite for sexual adventure … Read more
I love having chip-free nails, but I do think they are weaker since I started having gel manicures a few years ago. However, celebrity manicurist Robbie Tomkins says that done correctly, gel or other treatments should cause minimal harm: “Most damage I see is caused by aggressive removal by an inexperienced technician or someone peeling … Read more
I’m a Cotswolds-based small business owner who, in August 2022, was in the process of opening a new site in London. I paid the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) charge dutifully every time I needed to drive in, and I have the bank statements to prove it. Despite paying the £27.50 on the morning of 29 … Read more
