Author: Sarah McBride

EATING, exercising and even having sex at specific times of the day could help you clock up health benefits. We revealed yesterday how research has shown your morning coffee could slash the risk of a heart attack or stroke. But it is not the only activity that can give you a boost if carried out… Continue reading From when you should drink coffee before brekkie to exact minute you should have sex – the best times to do everything

STUCK in a snacking loop? It’s time to rewire your brain and change your relationship with food – for good. It’s easy to wallow in guilt that you have no self-control after reaching for biscuits to get through the mid-afternoon slump, or crunching through a family-sized bag of crisps while binge-watching Netflix. But it might… Continue reading The 8-step plan to STOP mindlessly snacking for good, including learning your ‘bliss point’

SICK of the snoring, bickering and tossing and turning that had taken over the bedroom, writer Polly Harrison, 28, decided to jump on the latest TikTok trend to see if it could help improve her relationship with her husband. Here’s how her sleep divorce worked out. Barely four years into my marriage to Thomas, 30,… Continue reading Sick of snoring, bickering and tossing and turning in the bedroom – could a sleep divorce save our marriage

KIA is proud of her midlife motherhood journey; with a friend while pregnant; smiling with son Samuel; in hospital with her newborn. Kia Glover, 51, is a consultant to independent musicians and a publisher. she lives in Atlanta, USA, with son Samuel, 13 months. “My hands were shaking with excitement as I put the phone… Continue reading I adopted an embryo and then became a mum at 50 – I don’t believe being an older parent is selfish

IN 2025, the music scene is set for a seismic shift, with a fresh wave of talented artists ready to make their mark. From unique sounds blending genres to dynamic performances, these new voices are set to shape the industry. Whether they’ve emerged from the underground or gained attention through viral platforms such as TikTok,… Continue reading From TikTok breakout star to artist supporting Ed Sheeran and a Brit School graduate – 11 new faces for 2025

IT is going to be a seismic year on the world stage. Mainly because the dull rut we are all in is about to change. Hugely. On the 20th of this month, Donald Trump will be sworn back into office as President of the United States. It follows one of the greatest political comebacks in… Continue reading Donald Trump plans to MAGA… it could be mega for us too if Govt is wise enough to reap some of the benefits

THE news this week that police forces are willing to issue multiple different warrant cards to serving officers, in line with their chosen “gender identity”, leaves me fearful for the safety of female officers. Giving trans-identified men warrant cards that say they are female means they have the right to use women-only changing rooms, toilets… Continue reading Trans identifying male officers are handed the right to use women-only toilets – it’s a licence to rape

BINNED booze for Dry January? If so, you are not alone. More than a quarter of us planned an alcohol-free start to the year – joining a growing tally of teetotallers. If you still want to enjoy a tipple that tastes like the real thing, worry not.  From beer and wine to spirits and cocktails,… Continue reading I tested the best Dry January drinks in supermarkets – and winner was only £1.75 and paired perfectly with salty snacks

The FTSE has seen its best year since 2021, climbing almost 6 per cent through 2024. The UK’s blue-chip index was boosted by a buoyant global stock market that meant pension funds invested across the world soared. Japan’s Nikkei and Germany’s Dax market both climbed by 19 per cent while the US Dow Jones index… Continue reading FTSE sees its best year since 2021, climbing almost 6 per cent through 2024