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Why The Change In Weather Might Be Triggering Your Almighty Headache

The UK is set to get a bit of much-needed rain this week.

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Um, Where Have All The Wasps Gone This Summer?

We don’t want to give you more to worry about as we are being smacked in the face with the impacts of climate change this summer but, uh, have you...

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Intimacy Coordinator Reveals What Happens When An Actor Becomes Aroused While Filming A Sex Scene

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A ‘Heat Health Warning’ Has Been Issued Across The UK – These Are The Areas Affected

Apologies to those that thought heatwave season was over. Unfortunately, most of England is expected to hit temperatures over 30 degrees centigrade,...

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The August Gardening Jobs To Do As Summer Winds Down

We are now around halfway through this scorcher of a summer and what a tough summer it has been for us gardeners with the record-breaking heatwaves...

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Always Feel Uncertain In Relationships? This Is How To Fix It

According to Verywell Mind: “Attachment styles in relationships describe how people seek closeness, respond to rejection, and interact in romantic...

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How Your Brain Can Change During A Second Pregnancy

Heading into a second pregnancy can be daunting, especially if you didn’t have a particularly great experience the first time around. Will the...

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This Is How Normal Smiles Are Made Intimidating In Horror Films

Have you ever watched a horror film that features, say, innocent young children and found yourself freaked out by how they smile? Me too.

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Heavy Rain Is Set To Hit The UK Tomorrow – These Are The Areas Affected

If you have been hoping that rain will finally hit your area, you may be in luck as the Met Office has forecasted showers and storms across the UK.

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Animal Experts Reveal Stark Reason Why You Should Be Friendly To Crows

According to National Geographic, crows are some of the most intelligent birds in the world. They have also always been held in incredibly high esteem...

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Dolphins Taunt Pufferfish For This One Hilarious Reason

Our family bathrooms may not be dedicated to them the way that they were in the ’90s, but dolphins are still a really popular mammal. I mean, of...

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House Flies Are Swarming UK Homes, Here’s How To Get Rid Of Them

There are a lot of problems with this summer. The World Cup is over, the climate is a nightmare and I can’t seem to escape ‘hot honey’...

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I Have Been Heat Intolerant My Whole Life – This Is How I Cope With Heatwaves

One of my earliest memories is shopping in Asda with my granddad in the middle of summer. It was the 90’s and we weren’t experiencing temperatures...

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I Lost Five Close Family Members In Five Years, This Is How I Rediscovered Hope

Since 2020, I have lost every prominent male figure in my family. My stepdad, uncle, granddad, my partner’s dad and finally, my lovely boy cat. I...

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Rest And Relaxation Are Key, But When Did We All Stop Having Fun?

It is probably fair to say that at this point, we have got self-care DOWN.

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The Largest Solar Eclipse In 25 Years Is Coming To The UK – Here’s Where And When To Look

According to the experts at BBC Science Focus, we have around two solar eclipses per year. Which might sound staggering because from our perspective,...

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The 42% Rule That Will Save Parents From Burnout During The Summer Holidays

As any parent will tell you, the summer holidays are quite the endurance test. Yes, there are beautiful memories to be made and far more quality time...

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As Japan Faces Tsunami Danger, Here Is How The Waves Form And What People Can Expect

Today, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan has struck Kumamoto on the southern main island of Kyushu.

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Richard Osman Shares The Two Colours Game Show Contestants Are Banned From Wearing

Have you ever paid close attention to the things that game show contestants wear? No, me neither but it turns out that the rules behind their...

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Former Cruise Worker Reveals What Happens When Someone Dies On A Cruise Ship

There are more than 300 cruise ships operating worldwide and on average, a cruise ship can host around 3,000 passengers.

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Why We Say 'Goodbye' - And It's Not For The Reason You Think

There are so many ways that we say goodbye throughout our lives.

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Richard Osman Reveals How BBC Picks Celebrities For Strictly Come Dancing

We all love a bit of Strictly, don’t we?

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Diners Are Just Learning Where Black Pepper Comes From

There are few things more taken for granted in my humble kitchen than my seemingly never-ending supply of black pepper.

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The Best Colour To Wear To Wast-Proof Your Wardrobe

Is it us or are wasps everywhereright now?

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I Just Learned What Total Eclipse Of The Heart Was Written About And I’m In Shock

Bonnie Tyler’s song Total Eclipse of the Heart (Turn Around) is one of those tracks that is just completely timeless. Every generation can...

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Why You Might Want To Leave Your Wheeled Suitcase Behind This Summer

In theory, wheeled suitcases are the ideal travel companion – they provide weightless transportation for all your holiday essentials, and are easy...

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A Doctor Says These 7 Everyday Medicines Are A No-Go While Flying

According to Skift Research’s Global Travel Outlook report, travel companies are anticipating a 24% rise in the number of trips people are planning...

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UK Holidaymakers Warned To Not Use Wheeled Suitcases For Summer Travels

In theory, wheeled suitcases are the ideal travel companion – they provide weightless transportation for all your holiday essentials, and are easy...

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Turns Out The Lamp Theory Is Actually Pretty Terrifying

Imagine you have met the love of your life and over time, you get married and have children. You have a long, happy 10 years as a family and...

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Intimacy Coordinator Reveals What Happens When An Actor Becomes Aroused While Filming Sex Scene

When filmed right, a sex scene can be incredibly steamy and really enhance the viewing experience, especially if you’re already heavily invested in...

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Women's Health Statistics Show We Have A Long Way To Go

As we enter March, which marks endometriosis awareness month, it’s worth noting that not only is endometriosis woefully under-funded, most areas of...

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It Looks Like There Will Be A Huge Influx Of Slugs Again This Spring

Do you remember the great slug influx of 2024? In the words of the iconic Gemma Collins: “It’s hell in there, it’s horror. You have to be a...

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13 Years After Diagnosis, I Still Feel Unprotected As An Endometriosis Sufferer

Back in 2012, at the age of 21, I was finally diagnosed with endometriosis, a whole nine years after I had started to display symptoms. I had spent my...

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How Immersive Reading Can Help To Solve Your Reading Slump

I am a voracious reader and I always have been. I always carry a book with me when I travel, even if I’m just getting the bus to the city centre, I...

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I Swear By My Easy, Quick Air Fryer Potato Recipe For Busy Days

Once we’re over the hump of midweek, I often find myself really drained of energy and the thought of standing in the kitchen cooking for an hour or...

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It Turns Out Positive Affirmations Can Actually Really Improve Your Mental Health

I will admit that I am a total snob sometimes. I hate it about myself, but seeing a ‘live, laugh, love’ or being told to say ‘nice things’ to...

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The Science Behind 'Headline Anxiety': Why Our Brains Detach And How To Cope

It goes without saying that we are living through incredibly hard times. We are facing innumerable environmental crises, there is an alarming rise in...

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A Linguist Explains How Accents Change Our Perceptions Of Characters In Wuthering Heights

There has been quite the to-do about the latest adaptation of Wuthering Heights by director Emerald Fennel but one thing I am not seeing as much...

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As A Beginner Gardener, This Is What I'm Planting This Spring

This summer will be my fifth summer in this house and that means it’s also my fifth summer of enjoying my garden, reading on the grass outside with...

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A Lack Of 'Apricity' Is The Reason This Winter Has Been Such A Slog

If this winter has felt particularly miserable and like an utter slog, it’s because we have been missing out on some crucial ‘apricity’; that...

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All The Ways A Broken Heart Can Impact You Physically

Anyone that’s been through heartbreak will tell you that it feels all-encompassing. It’s sometimes a real shock to the system – and even when a...

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Family Law Expert Explains The Rise In 'Grey Divorces'

According to the BBC, roughly 36% of people getting divorced are aged 50 and older, compared to only 8.7% in 1990, in a phenomenon that is known as...

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Six Things You Should Know Before Travelling Abroad For Surgery

Around 523,000 people from the UK travelled abroad for surgery in 2024, with the most popular destinations for ‘medical tourism’ being Turkey,...

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5 Signs You Need To See Your Doctor If You're Over 40

As we age, it can be tempting to blame the changes our body experiences just on getting older.

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Expert Shares The Hidden Gender Gap In Bereavement

The loss of a loved one is a heavy weight and one that all of us will experience throughout our lives. The emotional toll alone can make day to day...

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Our Obsession With Longevity Could Actually Be Making Us Unwell

Right now, longevity is all the rage and as we are gradually getting older as a population, we’re hoping to extend our lifetimes even further. It...

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It Turns Out Venting Has A Huge Impact On Your Mental Health

Is there anything better when something has really annoyed you than having a good ol’ rant about it? Just getting it all out of your system, missing...

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The Surprising Benefits of 'Bed Rotting' And How To Do It Healthily

Now that we’re into the second month of 2026, have you found that your hopeful ’new year, new me’ energy has started to wane a little? Same.

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The Biology Behind Social Anxiety Is Deeper Than We Thought

According to the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), around 12 per cent of people will experience social anxiety disorder...

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Why You Still Feel So Tired Even After A Full Night's Sleep

You went to bed at a normal time, you didn’t look at your phone before bed, you followed all the golden rules to get a good night’s sleepand you...

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