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Young man laughing while reading a book on a balcony with plants and a steaming cup of tea nearby.

Everyday happiness boost: 4 simple tricks that, according to a psychologist, will instantly lift your mood

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Many people feel burnt out, sleep badly and get the sense they are simply going through the motions. A US...

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 06, 2026

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

Two people holding hands at a table with a framed photo, a smartphone, and a child playing in the background.

When children break off contact with their parents – and suddenly time is running out

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

For years she fought for closeness; in the end she took the most drastic step: radio silence with her own...

Hand squeezing half a lemon into a frying pan with salt and oil on a kitchen countertop.

Why rubbing half a lemon on greasy pans can remove stubborn cooking oil in seconds

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The frying pan sat in the sink as if it had a point to prove. A stubborn, tacky halo of...

Middle-aged woman with long grey hair having her hair combed in a bright, cozy room.

Goodbye to traditional hair dyes as a new trend naturally covers grey hair while helping people look noticeably younger

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The hairdresser made a quiet tutting sound as she lifted a section near my temple. “See this?” she said, angling...

Young woman walking with a skipping rope and water bottle in a sunny park with others exercising nearby.

The surprising effect of light exercise on rest days for muscle recovery

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

A hoodie, an easy pace, heart rate barely above a stroll. Beside him, a mate is kneeling to stretch while...

Person placing freshly baked pizza with basil, tomato, and cheese on a wooden board near an open oven.

The easiest way to bake homemade pizza with a crispy base at home.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The smell arrived first: thick and cosy, faintly sweet from the dough, with a tiny edge of singed flour hanging...

Person walking on wet city pavement wearing brown loafers and holding a takeaway coffee cup with a double-decker bus nearby

Suede instead of smooth leather: Why everyone wants these shoes now

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Suede is suddenly everywhere - in shop windows, across Instagram and even under office desks. Soft, matte suede shoes are...

Person vacuuming near a large window with light sheer curtains in a bright living room.

How to Clean Curtains Without Taking Them Down

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The very idea of taking down every curtain, washing it, drying it and hanging it back up is irritating even...

Woman mixing oil in a glass bowl with a fork on a bathroom counter with Nivea cream and towels nearby

The mix of Nivea and olive oil works wonders: the tip everyone is after.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Bathrooms are getting simpler. From viral videos to modernised “gran’s tips”, the pairing of classic Nivea cream and olive oil...

Person in pyjamas sits on a bed, placing a phone in a bedside table drawer, beside a lamp, clock, and notebook.

How to fall asleep – Science-backed tips for better rest

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Night after night, countless people find themselves wide awake, thumb-scrolling, worrying and checking the time, as sleep stubbornly refuses to...

Person wearing yellow gloves using a plunger with running water in a kitchen sink.

Forget baking soda and plungers: the pro move that clears a sink in 60 seconds

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Odours start to creep in, plates pile up, and before you know it the mess is spreading right across the...

Man with sunburn on arm applying sunscreen on a sunny sandy beach with umbrellas and a hat nearby.

Some 'SPF 50+' Sunscreens May Be as Weak as SPF 4, Tests Find

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

It has been a challenging period for sunscreen products. Earlier this year, testing commissioned by the consumer organisation Choice reported...

Green plant growing in cracked dry soil with dust rising in a sunlit arid landscape.

Plants in nutrient-poor regions may be ‘eating’ dust to survive

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Plants are able to absorb nutrients straight from atmospheric dust via their leaves - not solely through their roots -...

Elderly couple sitting at kitchen table reviewing a financial document with a calculator and piggy bank nearby.

Retired couple to receive over €1,600 a month in pension from 2026 – despite never having worked.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The case comes from France, but it raises questions that sound very familiar in Germany as well: how can a...

Person sprinkling white powder into a white bowl on kitchen counter with blender and fruit nearby.

The quick trick of cleaning blender lids using baking soda

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

You lift the blender lid, and the smell reaches you before it’s fully off. Was it yesterday’s smoothie? Last week’s...

Person cleaning the inside of a front-loading washing machine with a blue cloth next to a basket of folded white towels.

The move to make before loading the washing machine to prevent the gray film on white clothes

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The solution begins sooner than most people realise. A flat, dull look can appear without warning. It’s easy to point...

Man holding a hanging apple feeder attracting three birds on a sunny balcony with plants and a cat in the background.

Clever tip: How to turn an old wire hanger into a bird feeder in minutes

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

With the first mild days of the year, gardens quickly become noisy: tits, finches and sparrows hustle for food to...

Man pruning rose bushes in a sunny garden with wooden pathways, surrounded by blooming flowers and a metal bucket.

Since I began pruning roses like this, my garden bursts into bloom each spring.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

An experienced nursery gardener shares a surprisingly straightforward approach that starts with looking at your rose bush differently. Rather than...

Woman doing push-ups using colourful hand grips on wooden floor in sunlit living room.

Goodbye belly fat: This Decathlon device turns your living room into a gym.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Juggling work, family and day-to-day commitments often leaves only one realistic place to train: the living room. Decathlon now sells...

Astronomer analysing galaxy images and data on multiple screens with a telescope and starry sky through a dome window.

Ancient star sets records: Scientists discover an extremely primitive sun far from the Milky Way.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

In a tiny dwarf galaxy, researchers have tracked down a star that is almost entirely devoid of heavy elements. Its...