Life & Style

8 Ways to Master Time in the New Year
02:10 2017-12-06

Time is a scarce resource nowadays. There’s precious little of it to go around and we’re all feeling the crunch. Too many commitments at work, with family, friends, and traffic crowd out any chance to get to the gym or read a book. Most of us trade our time for money and it gets exhausting …

7 ways to treat yourself this Christmas
23:06 2017-12-05

Taking time out for yourself might be the last thing on your mind when there’s presents to wrap and Christmas cocktails to be had, but a hectic festive season is all the more reason to slow down and book in a night of R&R. So sit back, relax and learn how to truly treat yourself …

How a scarf can save a life
22:10 2017-12-05

It’s chilly out there right now, so we hope you’re wrapped up warm. Did you know that cold air can actually trigger asthma attacks in as many as three-quarters of people with the condition? And with one in 11 people in the UK affected, that’s a lot of people at risk. Last year, we reported …

Scientists spent 75 years studying happiness and this is what they learned
21:10 2017-12-05

It’s hard to measure happiness – it means different things to different people and it can’t be seen. However the brave scientists at Harvard University decided to measure it anyway – and they might have conquered it! The study they conducted though was no ordinary study because happiness changes and evolves, sometimes on a daily …

One of Europe’s brightest Christmas trees features 70,000 bulbs and 900 toys
20:30 2017-12-05

One of Europe’s brightest Christmas trees has been lit up with an incredible 70,000 bulbs. The Lithuanian capital Vilnius has marked the start of the holiday season by lighting a 90ft tall tree at Cathedral Square tonight, the Mirror reports. Covered with 900 Christmas toys, the massive construction is so bright it can easily be …