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NO festive gathering is complete without a feast, desserts and plenty of holiday drinks. But while these celebrations are exciting, they can be hard on our stomachs, often leading to that familiar bloated feeling. Adrienne Benjamin, gut health nutritionist at ProVen Biotics, has shared some simple steps to keep your gut in check, ensuring you enjoy the festivities without the uncomfortable bloating effect. 1. Pace yourself with rich foods Whether it’s hearty meals or party platters, the holiday season is packed with foods rich in fat, sugar, and salt, which can put a strain on our digestive systems. Adrienne advised:…
Finance lead for England and Wales police chiefs says focus on officers gets in way of making better use of budgetsPolice forces should be allowed to cut officer numbers and spend more money on technology to boost crime fighting, a police chief has said.Chief constable Paul Sanford, who leads for police chiefs on finances, said there was an obsession with officer numbers, even though it would often be more effective to have fewer officers supported by better technology. Continue reading…
Appearing on a BBC podcast in April, the nation’s favourite work-out guru appeared to suggest that some diagnoses could ‘stem back to the diet and foods that we’re eating’.
The US right is misrepresenting science to support its racist agenda. There’s far more to it than ‘good’ or ‘bad’ genesLike so many of us, I was dispirited to wake up a few weeks ago to learn that Donald Trump will be back in the White House. This time he was aided by the world’s richest man and professional spaceship-crasher, Elon Musk. Among the many charming aspects of their partnership is a fondness for some highly unsavoury views on genetics. Trump is an enthusiastic advocate of “racehorse theory”, which he shares with white supremacists; the belief that he is personally…
Author of William Hill award-winning book The Racket does not miss life on tour as world No 129 but holds no bitterness towards the gameConor Niland laughs and, without hesitating, rejects the idea that he misses the intensity of competition which shaped and sometimes deformed his life as a professional tennis player who reached a high of No 129 in the world. “No,” he exclaims. “I found myself waking up with butterflies in my stomach on the morning of the William Hill [Sports Book of the Year award] and thinking: ‘I haven’t felt this in a while, and I don’t…
The average woman in the UK will spend 474 days applying makeup. Without it, I have more time for a life well spentI am not sure when I gave up wearing makeup. I was never particularly good at it. As a student, I was thrown into an early 2000s performance of femininity that involved thick eyeliner flicks, dyed hair, doll-like blusher and bright pink lips. I felt the pressure of magazines, adverts and other women’s faces pressing me towards cosmetics like a hockey player being clapped into drinking beer out of their own shoe.The fact that I never had the…
Bumper grain crop set to weigh heavily as farmers count costs of seed, fertilizer – and effects of possible trade warMany US midwestern grain farmers will lose money this year after reaping a bumper crop, and the outlook for their future income is bleak.US farmers harvested some of the largest corn and soybean crops in history this year. Big harvests traditionally weigh on crop prices because of plentiful supply. And those price pressures comes at a time when costs remain persistently high to grow corn and soybeans, the US’s most valuable crops. Continue reading…
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page A hit Netflix series has smashed a huge record as it becomes the first TV show to be number one in all 93 countries where the streaming giant is available. The second season of Squid Game hit our screens on December 26 and already has fans hailing it as a ‘masterpiece’, saying it’s even better than its landmark first season. Squid Game season one became the most-watched Netflix series ever after its release, and it seems…
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BARCELONA hero Hugo Sotil has passed away 75. The Peruvian was hospitalised earlier this month after experiencing a “health issue”. Barcelona FCBarcelona legend Hugo Sotil has passed away aged 75[/caption] AFPThe Peru international was hospitalised earlier this month but never recovered from his health issue[/caption] Doctors placed Sotil in intensive care and did their best to improve his condition. But the former striker was sadly unable to recover and passed away on Monday. Barcelona announced his passing an emotional statement, an excerpt of which read: “On Monday 30 December Hugo Sotil passed away. “Born in Ica in Peru on 18…
Mr Odey is suing the publication over allegations that he had sexually assaulted multiple women, which he denies.
MICHELLE Keegan and Mark Wright’s pals have revealed why they have hidden her pregnancy for so long, and it’s adorable. On Sunday night, the beloved TV couple announced they were expecting their first child together in a sweet Instagram post. InstagramMichelle and Mark confirmed they were expecting their first baby on Sunday[/caption] GettyThe couple have been married for nine years[/caption] Showing the couple on a beach, Mark was seen walking towards a glowing Michelle, whose baby bump is on display. They simply wrote: “2025 is going to be a special one for us… ” While they’ve not said anything else…
GAMERS have only a few hours left to bag a popular tower defense title absolutely free as part of Epic’s seasonal giveaway. The Epic Games Store has been dishing out a different fan favourite for nothing every day since December 12 but there’s only 24 hours to redeem. Robot EntertainmentGame is only available free until 4pm[/caption] Robot EntertainmentAnother free game will be available later[/caption] On Boxing Day, players could claim Ghostrunner 2. Epic’s latest freebie is Orcs Must Die! 3, which normally costs £23.79. But move fast, as free offer only lasts until 4pm. If you do miss it fear…
A POPULAR nasal spray used to tackle a blocked nose may trigger Parkinson’s disease-like symptoms, a doctor has warned. Pseudoephedrine, a medicine found in many cold and flu medicines like Sudafed, can trigger tremors. GettyCold and flu sprays can increase nervous system activity and can lead to shakiness[/caption] @doctor.bingDr Baibing Chen discusses all the other drugs that can trigger tremors on a video shared on TikTok[/caption] The medicines, taken by millions of Brits according to the NHS, have been linked to two rare brain disorders. Tremors or shakes are symptoms commonly linked to Parkinson’s, a progressive neurological disease which affects how…
Lee Kervin. Photo released December 30 2024. A family have shared their loving tribute to a former soldier and single father who was killed in a Boxing Day crash. Lee Kervin, 50, was described by his heartbroken family as a “chatty social butterfly” who was always ready to help people out, following the fatal crash on December 26th. The dad-of-one was out riding a push bike just before 7pm when he suddenly collided with a vehicle on Dicks Lane, Ormskirk, in Lancashire. He was rushed to Aintree Hospital in Liverpool, but was very sadly pronounced dead in the early hours…
His rise to the Oval Office was meteoric. But what he did afterwards set the standard for statesmanship and public serviceGordon Brown was UK prime minister from 2007 to 2010Though Jimmy Carter was, at the age of 100, the US president who had lived longer than any of the other 45 occupants of the office, he will be remembered for a more important reason. He is, and will be, mourned in every country and continent where civil liberties are valued and peace has proved elusive; revered as the leader who stood with all those who faced imprisonment, torture or persecution…
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Luke Littler is back in action at the World Darts Championship card (Picture: Getty) Luke Littler returns to action at the PDC World Darts Championship tonight as he resumes his bid to make history at Ally Pally. Following his sensational run to the final on debut last year, the teenage sensation arrived as the pre-tournament favourite this time around. The Nuke has not been at his best so far this tournament but wins over Ryan Meikle and Ian White have safely secured his place in the round of 16. And following the shock exit of defending champion Luke Humphries on…