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UK banker, 65, attempts to run 200marathons in 200 days
Steve James, from Devon, hits halfway mark in circuit of Great Britain’s coast as scientists monitor impact of extreme feat. The Guardian reports that the first fortnight was tough - terrible blisters, a flare of gout that needed a visit to A&E and the rapid...
The great outdoors: Nature’s secret to feeling fantastic after 50
There’s something magical about the feel of sunshine on your face or the sound of birds chattering overhead. It’s not just about taking a stroll - it’s about reconnecting with the world outside our front doors. And for those of us proudly over 50, with a few laugh...
Surfin’ USA? Not this year: 9 European alternatives to classic American holiday destinations
With many tourists boycotting the US, we’ve come up with European destinations that give you the same bang for your buck - from the Italian Everglades to Montenegro’s Grand Canyon. Swap surfing in California for Santa Cruz in Portugal Sprawled on a towel, observing...
Scorchio! 5 smart ways to help your plants survive a hot summer
Here's what to know to help your garden survive heat waves. Heat waves are sweeping across the country this summer, wreaking havoc on just about everything under the sun, causing heatstroke, wildfires, drought, and overall devastating impacts. While it's important to...
Staying positive ‘can cut the risk of memory loss in middle-age’
People with high levels of wellbeing reported a greater sense of control, independence and freedom to make choices than other people. Staying positive can cut the risk of memory loss in middle age, a 16-year study suggests. Researchers tracked more than 10,000 people...
Gong baths and a naked sauna: My search for inner peace at Glastonbury
The festival can feel like 24/7 sensory overload, but it does have a more tranquil side. The quest for tranquility in the world’s least tranquil place can lead you to unexpected places. On a baking hot Glastonbury day, I am sitting in a 90C sauna surrounded by 10...
Gastro grub: The very best gastropubs in the UK for eating and drinking
Feast your eyes on these exquisite pubs loved by foodies far and wide. There’s nowt wrong with a pork scratching or bag of Scampi Fries to accompany your hand-cranked pint of amber ale, but we are ever grateful for the invention of the gastropub. London boozer The...
Berry good for you: 6 amazing health benefits of eating strawberries and their tops
It’s difficult to resist a perfectly ripe strawberry, isn’t it? In fact, they’re one of the most popular berry fruits in the world - but did you know it’s not just the sweet red part that’s good for us? Atop each juicy strawberry is a leafy top, called the calyx. Each...
Stay sharp: 6 simple ways to boost your brain and stay sharp this summer
Love your heart, stay sharp and keep connected, says a Alzheimer’s Research UK expert. Summer isn’t just a time for beach days, barbecues and picnics in the park - it’s also the perfect opportunity to recharge your brain. Just like we care for other aspects of our...
Arty restaurants: Fine dining with the most epic art collections
Fancy a side of Picasso? You’ve come to the right place. What’s better than enjoying a feast for your eyes as well as your tummy? Very little, if you ask us. Sure, a delicious meal can be gorged on anywhere from a street corner to a greasy spoon, your own kitchen...
‘Beautiful locations to learn in’: Readers’ favourite creative breaks
Photography, writing, painting and music learning holidays have all ignited our readers’ creative spark, at retreats from Snowdonia to Sicily. Photography skills in beautiful locations I have been on two photography holidays with Creative Escapes. I visited Sicily and...
A new start after 60: I became a dog-walker -and I’ve never been happier
Brendan MacNeill spent more than 40 years as a photographer, loving the art but hating the business side. Now he gets paid to lead sheepdogs and labradoodles around Edinburgh’s Braid hills. The Guardian reports that Brendan MacNeill had wanted to be a photographer...