Whether it’s ice cream to mend a broken heart, or a fizzy drink for a treat, many turn to sugar when we are feeling down or low on energy. But scientists have now claimed that the resulting ‘sugar rush’ is nothing more than a ‘myth’. They argue there is no evidence indulging in sweet treats … Read more
Sir Terry Leahy generally tries to steer clear of the limelight. But like all dyed-in-the-wool retailers, he is prepared to put himself out there when there is a product to sell. The former Tesco boss has spent the past decade carving out a career in private equity and venture capital, looking for the next big … Read more
Dress for the mood you want: Nurturing pink, sunny yellow or clear-sky blue? Find the colour to soothe your mind The colours you are surrounded by have the power to change how you feel The principles of ‘colour psychology’ are at work in the world around us Luckily, the high street offers a cornucopia of … Read more
Few of us give much thought to how we put one foot in front of the other, but scientists are investigating whether changing the way we walk can protect our physical and mental health. One promising focus is on how altering our gait can reduce our risk of knee arthritis. The most common type is … Read more
They’ve been keeping fit while self-isolating amid the coronavirus pandemic. And Nicole Scherzinger certainly appeared to be in a good mood as she was spotted laughing away while leaving a personal training session with boyfriend Thom Evans on Wednesday. The Pussycat Doll, 41, threw her head back and laughed as she got into her car, … Read more
The financial and economic pain grows. The increasingly desperate response of governments and central banks around the world grows with it. There is no sight yet of a turning point, and policies that were unthinkable are now trotted out by the day. As far as the markets are concerned, a few canny investors have managed … Read more