Lowering blood pressure is vital for living a longer, healthier life. Here are our best tips on how to make the necessary changes. Half the people suffering from high blood pressure don’t know they have it. Symptoms are hard to ­spot but if left untreated, could ­increase your risk of heart attack or stroke. We …

YOU’RE GOOD AT YOUR JOB We all like to hear a little career encouragement, and I’m guessing men probably hear it more than women. So, ladies, let’s all encourage each other. And, guys, don’t be threatened— give us a little love in the workplace, too. (That love is figurative, not literal. No need to get …

A daily dose of vitamin D may ease the agonising pain of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), new research suggests. The so-called ‘sunshine supplement’ can return sufferers’ bowel habits to normal, which could even benefit their mental health, a US study review found. IBS has previously been linked to depression and anxiety. Although the researchers did …

They say honesty is the best policy and it seems this is true for a growing number of couples. A new survey of over 1,000 married individuals by London law firm Brookman Solicitors has revealed that nowadays, more couples are truthful about their feelings, which in turn helps to avoid family tensions, prevent relationship breakdowns and even divorce! …

What not to say to your mother: “I hate you” There are many reasons the mother-child bond is so special, so this is a relationship you don’t want to jeaopardize. And as you probably know, hate is a strong word. It says that you have a passionate and intense dislike for someone. Yes, you may …