From siestas to saunas: the 10 European wellbeing traditions everyone should try

The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are well known but have you considered fangotherapy, uitwaaien and fika? Think of wellness and you may well think of Gwyneth Paltrows brand, Goop: modern, exclusive, quite possibly rubbish. But a lot of what would fall under that banner dates back centuries and...
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How ultra-processed food took over your shopping basket

The long read: Its cheap, attractive and convenient, and we eat it every day its difficult not to. But is ultra-processed food making us ill and driving the global obesity crisis? Nearly three decades ago, when I was an overweight teenager, I sometimes ate six pieces of sliced white toast...
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Is veganism as good for you as they say?

We need more research on the diet, say scientists Katharina Wirnitzer was in the midst of training for the Bike Transalp race, one of the worlds toughest endurance events, when she began investigating whether a vegan diet was suitable for athletes. The year was 2003 and veganism was a long...
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Forget cat ladies: the real tribes of modern dating, from fantasists to routiners

Finding a mate now includes browsing the hazards of sword lovers, 9/11 truthers and the threat that its your beagle they truly desire, instead of you T en years earlier, in my 2nd year at university, I tossed a Lord of the Rings-themed celebration. I would be humiliated about dedicating...
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Red meat plays vital role in diets, claims expert in fightback against veganism

As millions eliminated animal items, farming conference hears that vegetables and fruit have actually been drained pipes of nutrients Advocates of red meat will start a fightback versus the development of veganism today at the UK’s most significant farming conference, with claims that consuming lamb and beef is crucial due...
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I have a happy family, but cant stop thinking about my first love

Youve stuck yourself in a fairy tale of fond memories and yearning, states Mariella Frostrup. Its time to get genuine The problem I’m a family man in my mid-40s with 2 deeply enjoyed kids. 9 months ago I discovered and went over some old letters from my puppy love. I...
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Selfies, influencers and a Twitter president: the decade of the social media celebrity

From Gyneth Paltrow to Trump, todays stars speak straight to their fans. Are they truly managing their message? I have a pal, Adam, who is a sign seller– a specific niche occupation, and one that is getting more specific niche every day. When we satisfied for breakfast last month he...
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Eating disorders have been rebranded as fasting. But they are as dangerous as ever

Chicago rap artist CupcakKe has actually been criticised for social networks posts about her month on a water quick. Its tech masters who blazed a trail in this irresponsibility C# SEEEE upcakKe is a 22-year-old Chicago rap artist well-known for extremely specific sex-positive tunes, consisting of one about SpongeBob SquarePants....
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Dopamine fasting: why Silicon Valley is trying to avoid all forms of stimulation

Its the most recent pattern worldwides tech capital. Is it truly possible to cut yourself off from whatever in life that thrills you and can it be any great for you? T hey have actually done biohacking , tidy sleeping and the keto diet plan , today Silicon Valley types...
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‘Parenting here means checking the ingredients of teargas’: my return to Hong Kong

Emma-Lee Moss, who makes music as Emmy the Great, on life, new motherhood and her divided birthplace It feels as if the entire worlds press is there, standing on the pavement outside the Foreign Correspondents Club. Theyre in Hong Kong to cover the protests, but tonight, the Friday before National...
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