Category: Lifestyle

A vet has issued a warning over a painful ailment in dogs that can worsen in cold weather. Arthritis is a common condition in dogs that casues joint inflammation, pain, stiffness and discomfort, with warning signs including limping, tiredness, and relutance to climb stairs. A study has found that 40% of the entire dog population in the […]

Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Chinese Takeaway Bag for Two and has urged customers not to eat them. This is because it contains molluscs, which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to molluscs. Waitrose has urged customers “do not consume” the product […]

Rhod Gilbert has stressed the importance of getting any persisting unusual health changes checked immediately, following his own cancer ordeal. In 2022, the comedian was diagnosed with stage four head and neck cancer after suffering from a range of symptoms, including a sore throat, a cough that wouldn’t go away, difficulty swallowing, and occasional choking. […]

With the cost of living crisis still hurting pockets, it’s no surprise that millions have switched to illegal streaming. This way of watching sports and movies without paying the usual high subscription fees has boomed in popularity over recent years but that growth hasn’t gone unnoticed by the authorities. One of the biggest ever crackdowns […]

‘Baby’ or mini carrots are not just a staple of Christmas, but they’re also great for snacking on throughout the year – or as a tasty addition to any roast dinner. However, many food lovers have been left feeling deceived after discovering a shocking truth – most aren’t actually baby carrots at all. Instead, they […]

Slugs can be a gardener’s biggest nemesis as they can destroy beloved plants and contaminate crops, but there is a simple method to keep them away.  These slimy creatures can still be a problem in December as the weather is still damp and mild enough that it is the ideal environment for them to reproduce.  […]

Horoscope: Astrologer says two star signs will have ‘unexpected successes’ in December (Image: Getty) The year’s final month may seem like the end of a chapter in many ways, but an important astronomical event, the Winter Solstice, signals the start of something new. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk in collaboration with Slingo, Inbaal said: “December is […]

Fewer than 10 percent of patients in England who are eligible for Mounjaro will initially be able to access it on the health service, after officials revealed they are prioritising people with the highest needs. The “difficult decision”, which will come as a blow to people hoping to access it sooner, was made “in order […]

Mould attaches itself to most bathrooms because of their warm, damp conditions and often poor ventilation.  Those black spots creeping into the grout or clinging to the edges of your shower can seem impossible to remove.  However, Craig Phillips from Bathroom Mountain has shared a brilliant cleaning hack that proves you don’t need hours of scrubbing or […]

Onions are a hardy ingredient which lasts a long time but if stored in the wrong place, they can cause other nearby produce to spoil or even go mouldy long before their expiration date.  Sara Nelson, a cook and founder of Real Balanced has shared that onions need to be stored far away from potatoes […]