Category: Lifestyle

An ingredient in Brazil nuts could hold the key to halting the spread of hard-to-treat breast cancer, research suggests. A study found that starving triple negative breast cancer cells of the antioxidant selenium could kill them. Selenium performs crucial functions in the body and helps to stave off chronic conditions, so cutting it out of our diets […]

Reporter Eve Wagstaff tested out five DIY cleaning hacks to banish limescale from her shower screen (Image: Getty) Cleaning hacks, tips and tricks for banishing limescale are everywhere, with various experts and DIY cleaners sharing their top choices for clearing away hard limescale.  Limescale is caused by calcium and magnesium build-up being left behind when […]

Charity shops are a treasure trove of pre-loved clothing, second-hand gems and unique trinkets. It takes some perseverance to sift through the shelves, but with patience, you can unearth high-value items at a steal. With countless charity shops scattered across the nation, you never know what you might stumble upon. This was precisely the case […]

Jane McDonald has dazzled her audience with an impressive four-stone weight loss, maintaining her newfound healthy lifestyle diligently. The Loose Women veteran spoke candidly about her previous struggles with weight due to her demanding career, which often resulted in unhealthy eating habits. Formerly a size 12-14, she has successfully slimmed down to a svelte size […]

Sainsbury’s is trialling larger self-checkout tills as a replacement for human cashiers to boost store efficiency. Rather than the familiar tills designed for a few items, or a basket of goods, the new style features a conveyor belt for customers. This enables those with a trolley shop to be able to use self-checkouts rather than […]

As the weather turns cooler and wetter, many Britons may have noticed more rodents around their properties. Unfortunately, Britons’ warm homes filled with food and water are particularly enticing to mice and rats at this time of year which means you’re more likely to spot them scurrying under a sofa or hiding in a cupboard. […]

Many people often use leftover chicken for sandwiches or even pies, but if you’re in the mood for pasta, this recipe is perfect. The BBC Good Food recipe serves two people and will be ready from start to finish in under 15 minutes. The recipe notes said: “It’s inspired by the comforting flavours of traditional […]

Oven cleaning is one of the most neglected household chores as it can be tricky to get rid of the burned food stains and grease stuck onto the glass door.  However, it is incredibly important to clean oven doors as the build-up grease will cause your kitchen to become smoky and a big fire risk.  […]

Leah Jones was delighted when she moved into her new terraced home in Plymouth, Devon. The Mediterranean-style garden has bamboo growing up one side so they decided to create a seating area and decorate it with twinkly fairy lights. However, the family were unaware of the risks of bamboo until Leah’s father-in-law said he had […]

The cost of living has seen many UK households struggle to pay their bills, particularly since the energy price cap increased earlier this month, putting even more strain on Brits. However, energy experts at Utility Bidder have carried out research to reveal the UK regions with the highest annual gas bills. Researchers looked at those […]