Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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Why it’s important to protect your hearing as you age – and what experts suggest

A recent study examined the potential link between hearing loss and dementia, suggesting that treating hearing loss can help the brain. Although the possible connection is still being untangled, study co-author and audiologist Nicholas Reed advises prioritizing hearing health...

How to transform leftover baked potato into a summery Italian feast | Waste not

I’m rolling these gnocchi out of yesterday’s leftover baked potato and feeling rather chuffed with myself, because when you’re able to cut out a step from a normally scratch-cook dish such as gnocchi, it makes life easier. Crisp up...

Sali Hughes on beauty: get your feet sandal-ready with a summer makeover

My feet have been in sandals for weeks and were ready to strip by April. I maintain them by filing and moisturising all winter, but a salon appointment is justifiable, especially if you have been inattentive.Ask your pedicurist to use an e-file...

Melon salad and Georgian-style grilled vegetables: Alice Zaslavsky’s recipes for barbecue-friendly sides

Adjapsandal is one of my favourite Georgian go-tos, no matter the season. Its more traditional form is broody and stewy, designed to burble away on a winter stove a bit like ratatouille, but with more fresh herbs. In summer,...

Worried about the cost of living crisis? Maybe you need another lipstick

Name: The lipstick effect.Age: Around since at least the 1930s.Appearance: Usually red or pink, but now available in a hydrating blush or nude.Something is different about you. What is it? Have you had your hair done? That’ll be my...

Homes for sale with wild gardens in England and Wales – in pictures

Pett, East SussexDown an old farm track, on the outskirts of a ridge-top village, is the historic French Court Farmhouse, built in about 1640, with later additions. The writer CS Lewis recorded that he once lodged here. It has...

Wait … can you get a hernia from wearing tight pants?

On 14 July, actor and singer Suki Waterhouse shared a tweet explaining her recent absence from X: “‘suki you never tweet anymore’ have you ever considered I wore pants so tight 6 months ago it caused a hernia &...

How do I stay healthy in my 50s, 60s and 70s?

Staying healthy in your 50s, 60s and 70s means adapting to wear and tear, but also embracing all the different ways to thrive. By focusing on some common areas – like nutrition, exercise and meaningful connections – you can...

Sali Hughes on beauty: if your teen won’t wear sunscreen, try tempting them with these products

Since Covid, anti-science conspiracy theories have been circulated ever more widely on social media. The most worrying to dermatologists is a growing movement against sunscreen, the best and most evidenced precaution (beyond covering up with clothing or staying indoors) that...

Five free, easy ways to fight chronic inflammation

A growing number of products and routines – such as red light masks and de-puffing regimens – claim to fight the signs of inflammation. Many nutritional methods have proven to help chronic inflammation, too – such as eating a...
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Sydney’s huge Gaza protest shows there’s now no stopping the tide of public opinion | Sarah Malik

The rain couldn’t stop us. At least 100,000 people took over the CBD and marched across Sydney’s Harbour Bridge...
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