That’s Not My Age Podcast: Garden designer and TV presenter Arit Anderson
My guest on today’s podcast is the wonderful garden designer, writer and TV presenter, Arit Anderson. Who I’m sure you recognise from BBC Gardener’s World and Garden ...
Health & Wellbeing
5 Books to Inspire Your Inner Activist
You could almost hear the sighs of relief from the climate-concerned as President Biden announced he would be re-joining the Paris Accord as one of his earliest actions in office. I’m sur...
Why being cold has brrrr-illiant health benefits!
It might be hard to believe if you’re standing outside shivering this winter, but cold brings many health benefits for your mind and body. When it’s unexpected and I’m under-dressed, bein...
Ways to stay positive: The Happiness Lab and Joyscrolling
Doomscrolling (going down a vortex of bad and depressing digital news stories) is so last year. As we all seek out ways to feel happier in the midst of a global pandemic, Joyscrolling is all th...
Hair loss: The unexpected side effect of Coronavirus
Good news about vaccines this week which will certainly make a difference to our locked-down lives next year… Despite this, the number of people reporting disturbing, chronic Long Covid a...
This week’s most-wanted: a bar of posh soap
One traditional bathroom product that’s almost as popular as toilet roll right now is the humble bar of soap. As the amount of makeup I buy is minimal, I’ve always enjoyed treating myself ...
Are you D-ficient? (Why we need vitamin D)
At this time of year – and in the midst of the pandemic – we all need to think about our levels of vitamin D. We know vitamin D as the ‘sunshine vitamin’, and that our bodies man...
Why fashion designer Karen Arthur believes you should ‘Wear Your Happy’
You may recognise this pair of sparkling eyes framed by vintage-inspired glasses….a close-up of fashion designer Karen Arthur is currently splashed across UK billboards (including the one...
How to make the most of a Covid Winter
We were lucky with the weather, we all agreed, in spring and summer; blue sky and warm sunshine taking the edge off Covid anxiety, and encouraging us to spend time outdoors. But as temperatures, and l...
The Nail Polish Effect
Sitting in my favourite nail parlour recently, the woman to my left, in her twenties was having neon pink nails painted by a manicurist brandishing intense orange nails. They spent quite a long...
Skincare worth splurging on – and 25% off Elemis
When it comes to beauty, I tend to take the same high-low approach as I do with fashion. There are certain items I don’t mind paying more for – think neatly tailored jackets and good shoes ...
Get off your backside! Why we should all sit less and move more
‘Never stand up when you can sit down, and never sit down when you can lie down,’ said Winston Churchill, who attributed his success in life to conserving his energy. That may have w...
