How to sleep: Eating a certain food helps help you drift off – little known side effect

How to sleep: Eating a certain food helps help you drift off – little known side effect

Another indicator of poor sleep is that it increases your chances of getting ill or sick.  However, those at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) have shared what you can do to get a better night’s sleep.  It turns out that eating a banana before bed can help you nod off. This is because … Read more

‘I cooked soup eaten by longest living family – it cost £28.90 at Tesco but was delicious’

‘I cooked soup eaten by longest living family – it cost £28.90 at Tesco but was delicious’

It’s no secret that healthy dietary choices can pave the way to a long and healthy life. In fact, there are some staples that centenarians, people who reach the age of 100 or more, swear by. For example, findings by Eden’s Gate found that Jeanne Louise Calment, reportedly the oldest person in the world who … Read more

The three inexpensive foods expert recommends to boost your heart health

The three inexpensive foods expert recommends to boost your heart health

An expert has outlined three readily available foods that could offer major health benefits for your heart. Sebnem Unluisler, a genetic engineer at the London Regenerative Institute, explained that the three nutrient-rich vegetables could also promote longevity and well-being. Unluisler told Express.co.uk: “Diet plays a pivotal role in influencing epigenetic processes, impacting gene expression and, … Read more

Nutritionist warns coffee could make you more tired and what other foods to watch

Nutritionist warns coffee could make you more tired and what other foods to watch

Delicious and stimulating, coffee is a morning staple for many. Some people can’t even start their day without brewing a fresh cup of the black stuff. However, coffee lovers are now being warned their favourite brew could actually be leaving them tired. While this might sound confusing as you tend to reach for the stuff … Read more

The ‘unique’ workout fitness expert recommends to target stubborn belly fat

The ‘unique’ workout fitness expert recommends to target stubborn belly fat

The interest in finding the best exercises and diets to banish belly fat has always been around. In fact, one TikTok channel named “Losing Belly Fat” has 75 million views alone. While there are many ways to target this tricky area, one expert has come up with a “unique ab workout”. Leon Bolmeer, fitness expert … Read more

‘Avoid’ three drinks that make your skin look older – ‘Number three is a real surprise’

‘Avoid’ three drinks that make your skin look older – ‘Number three is a real surprise’

Love said: “Alcohol ages your skin. Primarily, it does it by dehydrating the skin. Alcohol dehydrates the body, therefore dehydrates the skin and can make you look older. “Alcohol also ages the brain and ages the body. Alcohol is harmful to the gut, [and] certainly harmful to the liver. Alcohol impairs the brain-gut connection and … Read more

Three essential vegetables everyone should be eating – whether you like them or not

Three essential vegetables everyone should be eating – whether you like them or not

Packed with vitamins, minerals and fibre, vegetables are undoubtedly a cornerstone of a healthy life. In fact, eating more fruit and veg is known to lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and boost longevity. But whether it’s the taste or the steep price of some fresh options, many Britons fail to eat enough … Read more

Dermatologist reveals how skincare routine can make difference for over 50s

Dermatologist reveals how skincare routine can make difference for over 50s

With new anti-ageing serums hitting the shelves almost every month, the world of skincare can be difficult to navigate. However, a dermatologist has shared that the small tubes of creams and serums are no miracle workers. But while the products won’t make you instantly younger, they still have some hidden benefits. Dr Shereene Idriss, a … Read more

Diabetes specialist highlights popular drink that spikes your blood sugar

Diabetes specialist highlights popular drink that spikes your blood sugar

It’s no surprise that your blood sugar levels fall and rise in response to what you eat and drink. However, a diabetes specialist has warned that a popular drink consumed by millions of Britons could spell bad news for your blood sugar levels. Depending on how you take it, coffee can offer some major health … Read more

Deadly Victorian disease could spread by simply breathing as cases surge

Deadly Victorian disease could spread by simply breathing as cases surge

One of the most common ailments of the Victorian era, tuberculosis still remains “one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide”. Worryingly, a new study has revealed that catching the Victorian disease might be easier than previously thought. The bacterial infection was believed to spread in the air when ill people coughed, laughed, sneezed or sang. … Read more