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The NHS has spotlighted a simple test that could help determine your personal risk of developing diabetes. While it won’t provide a diagnosis, the health service asserts that taking this test ‘could be the most important thing you do today’. “Type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications if …

Ask most plane passengers and they’ll have a seat preference for their flight. For many, nothing beats the view from the window seat, but others prefer the chance to stretch their legs in the aisle. For some, choosing the right seat can make or break their experience, particularly for passengers …

Society’s quest to slow down ageing has rapidly grown in recent years, with an array of supplements and varying methods vying for attention in the anti-ageing arena. While many champion supplements, a chorus of experts point to a balanced diet as the key to mitigating ageing. One surprising revelation is …

Boots is currently offering a fantastic deal on a skin-loving trio from Liz Earle. The Liz Earle Cleanse and Smooth collection is now available for £39, reduced from its original price of £89. That’s more than 50% off a set brimming with essentials, which Liz Earle says are designed to …

A poll of 2,000 parents with children found 16% use mobile phones or tablets at mealtimes, while 24% sit in front of the TV. On average, families enjoy four evening meals together a week – but 66% would like the chance to sit down together for meals more often. The …

People sleeping with their windows open at night have been urged to buy one device which experts at My Home Improvements say will prevent an “easy entry point” for insects. The company says now that the weather is warm and wet, critters are “becoming more active”. The firm adds: “We …

Whilst the warmer weather has finally graced us, British summers and bank holidays are notoriously unpredictable. It’s the perfect nudge that whilst the season beckons for picnics in the park, it’s also a wise time to stock up on cosy essentials for those inevitable cooler spells. Oodie’s latest sale is …

Every dog has their quirks – but it seems most of them display similar behaviours regardless of their distinct personalities. This has led animal experts to explain exactly why your dog takes their food off into another room to eat it rather than munching it down where it’s served. On …

The Chelsea Flower Show may now be over for another year but we’ll be taking style inspiration from the celebrity and royal guests for the summer months. Many visitors opted, unsurprisingly, for florals – and blue and white botanical prints were a popular choice. Penny Lancaster led the charge in …

Bananas are the most popular fruit in the UK, and on average we eat about 10kg, or 100 bananas, every year. With so many bananas being eaten in households across the country, it seems a shame to not use them to their full potential. Most people know bananas are packed …