4 Dec, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Curious to know more about your family history? MyHeritage launches sale on DNA tests to build your family tree
Give the gift of family history this Christmas. (Picture: Metro/MyHeritage DNA) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more There is something wholesome and emotive about a family tree, and it makes for a […]
There are many tests and tricks designed to assess your overall health — and to determine if you’re in good shape for your age. From how long you can stand on one leg for, to how long you should be able to hold a plank, these at-home activities are a good indicator to see if […]
New research has found that being multilingual can help slow brain aging — yes, that Spanish class at school might have been important for the future. As we all live longer there are new opportunities, but also new challenges for us in our older age, especially the higher risk of age-related decline. Many adults struggle […]
3 Dec, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
I thought my bronzed skin was because of fake tan — the reality was far more sinister
Debra was in for a nasty shock (Picture: Kennedy News and Pictures) When mum-of-two Debra MacCuaig noticed her skin was itching, she didn’t think much of it. Then, when she developed a bronzed complexion, she put it down to herfake tan habit. Doctors diagnosed the 38-year-old with pancreatic cancer — the same disease which Debra’s […]
For more than a decade, I never used the word ‘disabled’ about myself (Picture: Hannah Shewan Stevens) ‘Why are you using that?’ A stranger said, pointing to my cane. ‘I’m disabled and sometimes need mobility support,’ I replied. That should have been the end of the conversation, instead, they scoffed, gave me a disgusted look […]
3 Dec, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Hour by hour, here’s what happens to your body the day after a terrible night’s sleep
Quality sleep is vital for health (Picture: Getty Images) After a sleepless night, you’ll feel slow, sluggish, and wish you were back in bed – but until you finally get there, your body is working overtime to keep you going. The impact of a single night without shut-eye pale in comparison to chronic insomnia, which […]
1 Dec, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Shocking photo shows teen’s blackened and shrivelled lung after vaping for three years
LeeRay was horrified by what doctors found (Picture: Kennedy News and Media) LeeRay King was just 14 when he first picked up a vape. The teenager quickly became addicted, going through ‘four disposables in a week’. He confesses to vaping ‘all day, every day.’ One night, LeeRay woke in agony and was rushed to hospital, […]
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Everything that happens to your body if you’re constantly waking up in the dark
The dark can disrupt a lot of our bodily functions (Picture: Getty Images) There’s no challenge quite as insurmountable as dragging yourself out of your warm bed in the pitch black to squish onto a train and head to work. Your body feels like it’s yet to wake up, and you can only hope you […]
It took over a year of seeking help to get a diagnosis (Picture: Liv Williamson) As the IV was fitted, I saw the agony leave my husband Nigel’s face for the first time. Finally, after a year of seeking medical help, I thought maybe we were getting somewhere. But the next day, we were told […]
30 Nov, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Therapists are begging you not to say these 4 phrases to your toxic parents
Therapy speak can do more harm than good at home (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Alright, show of hands – who here is in therapy because of their parents? If you didn’t raise your hand and haven’t ever thought of your parents’ behaviour as toxic, then congrats. But if you’re waving your arm in the air wildly […]