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Hairdresser styling a seated woman's shoulder-length silver hair in a bright salon with large windows.

Salt-and-pepper hair: the “High-Low” balayage that makes it shine

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

Those first silvery strands almost never show up in a tidy, even way - but with the right colour plan,...

Woman sitting at wooden vanity table, touching her hair and smiling at her reflection in mirror.

The haircut that makes everyday hairstyles look intentional instead of messy

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

The morning I finally clocked that my haircut was quietly undermining me, I was already running late. The coffee on...

Person blending colourful plastic straws in a blender on a kitchen countertop.

“I cleaned blender blades by blending soapy water inside”

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

Seeds lodge in there. Nut butter bakes itself on. You look down at those steel blades and a little voice...

Woman in sportswear doing a deep lunge stretch on a yoga mat in a sunlit living room.

Pilates coach reveals: These 5 sofa exercises will tone your tummy in 3 weeks.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

A flatter stomach without miserable sit-ups: a Pilates coach shares a simple living-room routine that can deliver visible changes in...

Woman in kitchen enjoying fresh celery with green juice, lemon, and bowl of chips on wooden countertop.

Weight loss miracle from the vegetable drawer: How celery secretly helps shed the pounds

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

Many people hear the word diet and immediately picture deprivation, frustration and complicated meal plans. Yet an inexpensive helper is...

A couple sitting on a sofa exchanging a small item with two cups of tea on the wooden table.

Why you feel restless when sitting in silence with someone you care about and how intimacy tolerance develops over time

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

You’re curled up on the sofa beside someone you truly love. No phones, no telly, no playlist murmuring away in...

Two men stand on a wooden jetty above clear ocean water with a large shark swimming nearby.

The largest male shark ever observed is approaching a tourist area, according to scientists

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

Lifeguards murmur to one another, holidaymakers shade their eyes towards the horizon, and parents call their children a step nearer...

Person repotting a houseplant indoors with gardening tools and soil on a wooden table near a window.

This one mistake is silently keeping your plants weak no matter what else you try

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

You recognise that low-level dread when you pass your houseplants and something feels… not quite right? The foliage is still...

Young man holding blue and yellow paint swatches in front of a mirror with rainbow paint samples on the wall.

Which colour do you choose? This test reveals your true character.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

Behind this choice lies more than simple taste. Colour researchers argue that our favourite colours can reveal a surprising amount...

Red squirrel jumping across mossy logs in a sunlit garden with flowers and trees in the background

If a red squirrel crosses your garden, it means it has become more than just a lawn (do not chase it away)

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

One crisp, cold morning, a quick flicker of russet fur high in the branches quietly tells you something important: your...

Woman sitting in airport waiting area with suitcase, lemon water, snacks, and papaya on table nearby.

Stomach troubles while travelling? 5 doctor tips for a stress-free holiday

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

The stomach is rumbling, the suitcase is packed, the tickets are on the table - and yet an all-too-familiar issue...

Hand holding half a lemon pressing on coarse salt on a wooden chopping board in bright kitchen.

Why rubbing a stubborn chopping board with half a lemon and salt can make it clean again

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

I rinse, scrub, rinse again. Nothing. The wood has soaked up the day like a diary nobody wants to open....

Blue Ford New Focus hatchback car displayed in a showroom with large windows and a digital screen on the wall.

Ford Focus set for an SUV reboot with hybrids and EV options

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

Around two months remain before the production line for the current-generation Ford Focus is due to be shut down for...

Person writing in a notebook at a wooden table, with colourful sticky notes, a mug, and a potted plant nearby.

The unnoticed habit that makes some people seem mentally exhausted all the time

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

The office was hushed, yet her thoughts were anything but. Emma sat staring at her monitor, shoulders heavy, hands hovering...

Young couple warming by a wood-burning stove in a cosy living room with snowy window views.

How much firewood do you need for 80–120 m²? Here’s how to make it last all winter.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

Between the cosy appeal of a roaring fire and the reality of meeting your heating needs, there is often a...

Farmer in gloves holding a face mask beside a yellow pesticide sprayer in a field of young crops at sunset.

Common Pesticide Exposure Linked With 2.7x Risk of Parkinson's Disease

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

Long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos, which has been widely used in United States agriculture, has been associated with more...

Woman drinking from a mug while writing in a notebook at a wooden table near a window with headphones and books nearby.

Psychologists reveal that preferring solitude to constant socialising can uncover eight powerful personality traits people rarely recognise

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

The café was noisy enough to make your thoughts feel pixelated. Crockery clattered, someone laughed a touch too loudly at...

Woman performing a squat exercise on a yoga mat in a bright living room with plants and a sofa.

Daily Pilates squat: The simple anti-ageing trick for over-50s.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

Many people first notice it in their 50s, and even more so in their 60s: stairs feel tougher, standing up...

Naval warship firing a missile at sea with a crew member monitoring the launch from nearby.

Indian Navy signs new Russia contract for Shtil anti-aircraft missile launch systems

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

In a short official communiqué, the Indian Navy confirmed it has agreed a fresh contract with Russia to fit its...

Young man reading food label from a plastic container in an open fridge with a phone placed inside.

Food safety authorities are urging people to inspect their freezer after a batch of frozen meals triggered concern

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

You only meant to open the freezer for a bit of ice cream, but the morning headlines come back to...

Older woman jogging outdoors by a river with digital health graphics overlay in a park on a sunny day.

Scientists Pinpoint One Key Molecule Behind Exercise's Anti-Aging Power

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

We already accept that exercise supports health, yet researchers are still unpicking the underlying biology at the most basic, molecular...