Many people think keeping your home warm means turning the thermostat up. The average temperature for UK homes in the winter is 20ºC, according to Ovo Energy. But only the elderly or those with children need to keep their homes so warm. The ideal temperature is in fact a slightly […]
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Phenylalanine – a component of dietary protein – reduces food intake by affecting the release of appetite-regulating hormones in the gut, research shows. Experts believe that it may be the reason why diets that involve eating a lot of protein can be successful at promoting weight loss. However, high-protein diets […]
The property maintenance expert, whose work involves fitting flooring and laying patios, spends about 50 per cent of his working life on his knees and says the pain quickly became intolerable. Despite taking painkillers and using a strap to support the joint, he was still in immense discomfort – at […]
1. She was born in Warsaw, Poland and named Maria Sklodowska. She changed her first name to Marie after moving to France in 1891. 2. In 1903 she shared the Nobel Prize for Physics with Henri Becquerel and her husband Pierre Curie for their work on radioactivity. 3. Originally her […]
Meghan Markle, 36, and Prince Harry, 33, has faced intense scrutiny since their relationship became public knowledge last year. But the couple have coped well with the pressure, making their first official public appearance together at the Invictus Games in Toronto in October. The ITV show, ‘Prince Harry and Meghan: […]
The Victoria’s Secret show is one of the biggest fashion catwalks of the year and is hotly anticipated by fan. This year, it is rumoured Harry Styles and Taylor Swift will be performing on the catwalk. Taylor previously performed for VS in 2014. One of the biggest parts of the […]
Skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis can be debilitating problem – and they’re a common problem. It is thought up to 60 per cent of people in the UK have suffered from a skin disease at some point in their lifetime. This includes acne which 28 per cent […]
Winter weather is setting in and thousands of Britons are thinking about putting the central heating on to keep them warm at night. Especially with a strong dose of the flu making its way around the UK. But could you actually save money by flicking on an electric blanket rather […]