After spending years on dating apps in a major city, I now have a pretty extensive personal list of the best places to cry in London.
My favourite is a tree-covered perch above an Islington bridge on the Regent’s canal. It’s private enough that you’ll likely go unnoticed, but positioned well enough that you can enjoy a dramatic, leafy vista as you sob.
But I only turn to this because I…
When fitness company Welltech looked at the Google search terms active people were looking up in the UK, they found some seriously frustrated results.
Exercise enthusiasts were left wondering why they weren’t seeing results from their workouts and why they felt…
'Zone Zero' Exercise Is The Workout You Don't Even Know You're Doing – Here Are Its Benefits
August 13, 2025
Professional runners spend about 85% of their training doing that sort of low-impact activity. It puts runners at about 60-70% of their max heart rate.
But if even that sounds a little too much, zone zero movement (yes, really) might be the under-appreciated…
But these potential benefits have caveats. They seem to be capped at about two-and-a-half to three cups a day, for instance; coffee without full-fat milk and sugar seems more likely to prevent dementia and increase longevity than creamier, sweeter brews.
And now, a paper…
I Took A Mini 'Reading Retreat' Instead Of A Pricey Holiday – I've Already Planned My Next One
July 30, 2025
It’s been 250 years since Jane Austen was born, and everyone who knows me is all too aware that I’ve been re-reading the author’s classics to celebrate the event.
As it happens, the anniversary coincided with another book-lover’s dream: “reading retreats,”…
The Internet Loves Getting 'Cheaters' Fired, But I Worry We're Missing The Point
July 22, 2025
Meanwhile, Thomas Roulet, a fellow and director of studies in psychology and behavioural science at King’s College, Cambridge, says that “If someone’s personal life affects their professional performance and engagement, yes, we could definitely consider HR…
Half-Assing Workouts Changed My Life – And It Could Work For Your Goals, Too
July 20, 2025
If you know me, you’re probably tired of hearing me rattle on about my running, walking, and strength training adventures (sorry, loved ones).
That’s partly because I’m insufferable. But it’s also because I never imagined I’d get into sports – before the age…
This Nostalgic UK TV Classic Is Set To Return – And Fans Are Losing Their Everloving Minds
July 20, 2025
Who’ll be in the new Balamory cast?
On their site, the BBC said that Balamory will “blend familiar faces with a host of new characters.”
Returning to their roles will be Julie Wilson Nimmo (Miss Hoolie), Andrew Agnew (PC Plum), Kim Tserkezie (Penny Pocket) and…
'Summerween' Has Gone Viral – It's The Perfect Holiday For Sun-Haters Like Me
July 18, 2025
I’ll be honest: I’m one of those insufferable people who hates summer, and (inevitably) I also love Halloween. So, what about when you combine the two?
Well, Summerween – an event that began in the Disney TV show Gravity Falls – is one such example, and it’s…
It Turns Out David Attenborough Is The Reason Tennis Balls Are Yellow, And Now I'm Questioning Everything
July 15, 2025
What? Why?
The Planet Earth presenter started working at the BBC in 1952 (having only watched one TV show).
In an article with RadioTimes, David revealed that he was responsible for bringing colour to BBC2 for the first time in 1968. And he decided to focus on Wimbledon…
