Life & Style

7 Life Truths I Wish I Knew Sooner
08:04 2017-11-18

We often talk about stepping into our true power, about building our confidence muscle and boosting our self-esteem. But although self-confidence and self-esteem seem similar—referring to how we feel about ourselves—they are two very different concepts. Self-esteem refers to how we generally feel about ourselves: how much we like or love ourselves, and the overall …

5 Ways to Give Yourself a Break, So You Can Enjoy the Holidays
06:40 2017-11-18

It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. Only there you are, battling your way to the register among hordes of mall shoppers, listening to relatives bicker at family get-togethers, and staying up until all hours to bake festive treats. Seasonal overstress is not uncommon: Numerous studies have found that for many …

5 of the best city breaks for 2018 – and the best time to go
05:17 2017-11-18

With 2018 on the horizon, there’ll be many jet-setters already planning their trips abroad. But if you need some inspiration, lastminute.com has compiled a travel bucket list to help you decide where to spend those precious holiday days. Using the knowledge and predictions from Lastminute.com’shouse travel experts and by analysing data on the fastest growing …

Break in new shoes instantly with this simple hack
02:30 2017-11-18

It’s not that we don’t love new shoes; it’s that they sadly don’t love us. There’s nothing worse than buying a brand new pair of boots or heels, only to find them cutting your feet to shreds as soon as you dare to try and walk down the street in them. Something that can often mean we have to …

Grandparents’ over-indulgence is a risk to children’s health
23:30 2017-11-17

Grandparents’ behaviour may inadvertently have a negative impact on the health of their grandchildren, according to a new study.‌‌ Researchers from the University of Glasgow suggested grandparents could put children at greater risk of developing cancer in later life due to overindulgent ‘treating,’ overfeeding, and a lack of physical activity. The review of 56 studies …