by Maggie | Aug 1, 2024 | Health & Lifestyle Feature
As the summer sun shines bright, it’s time to kick off those shoes and let your feet breathe. Your feet deserve special attention during the summer months, as they are often exposed to sand, heat, and various outdoor activities. To keep your feet healthy, happy, and... by Maggie | Aug 1, 2024 | Health & Lifestyle News
Lack of balance is associated with elderly people, but deterioration can start in your 20s. Here’s how to avoid the wobbles. Work on it, for the sake of your social lifeAgeing often leads to a loss of balance, which can result in an increased risk of falls. But, as a... by Maggie | Aug 1, 2024 | Health & Lifestyle News
Filling out the form properly could save you tens of thousands of pounds, say the insurance experts. Silver Surfers reports that travel insurance complaints are at their highest since the pandemic, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service. The dispute resolution... by Maggie | Jul 2, 2024 | Food & Drink Features
Every spring, more than 200,000 visitors descend upon the Spanish city of Lleida for L’Aplec del Caragol – a cheerful celebration of the region’s most beloved food: snails. You smell it long before you see it. Columns of smoke rise from the barbecues... by Maggie | Jul 2, 2024 | Leisure & Travel Features
Dreaming about a summer spent in a campervan? Check out these dreamy campsites where you can park and pitch up in the UK. Whether you’re imagining trekking legendary highways and gorgeous coastal routes or working your way between blissful nature reserves and bustling... by Maggie | Jul 2, 2024 | Health & Lifestyle News
We’ve stopped believing they’re messages from the gods. So what are dreams – and what purpose do they serve? Here’s what the science says: When my husband brought me a cup of tea in bed the other morning, I could barely muster a “thank you”. I was furious that... by Maggie | Jul 1, 2024 | Home & Garden Features
A former dairy business now hosts a thriving artistic community – and a spectacular converted barn. Suzanne Blank Redstone and her husband, Peter Redstone, have lived on the same Devon farm, nestled in a tree-fringed valley a mile from the sea, for 50 years. The... by Maggie | Jul 1, 2024 | Home & Garden Features
Gardens could be part of the solution to the climate and biodiversity crisis. But what are we doing? Disappearing them beneath plastic and paving. In my 20s I lived in Manchester, on the sixth floor of a block of council flats just off the A57, or Mancunian (Mancy)... by Maggie | Jul 1, 2024 | Health & Lifestyle Feature
As we age, maintaining mental sharpness becomes crucial for enjoying a high quality of life. Engaging in activities that challenge the brain, staying physically active, and fostering social connections are key strategies to keep the mind agile. Here are some top tips... by Maggie | Jun 1, 2024 | Food & Drink Features
Fish and chips fans are spoiled for choice in the UK, as we have a whopping 10,500 ‘chippies’ scattered across the country. Here are 20 of the best! MarlboroLocal mackerel in a bap or tempura is the draw at this third-generation family restaurant, perhaps with a pea...