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For millions of people, every day starts with a cup of coffee or two.But if you’re counting on that cup to fuel your day and keep on your toes at work, you might be disappointed.British researchers have identified one long-acting way to give your brain a boost. A recent study showed that exercise improves cognition and brain power, particularly long- and short-term memories. Taking a walk after morning drop-off or a quick workout on your lunch break has been shown to work better than coffee at getting you moving in the morning and beating the afternoon doldrums.Researchers found that about 30 minutes…

By Hamish Mcrae Updated: 04:32 EDT, 14 October 2024 These are nervous times. Investors and taxpayers in the UK are frightened that we will all be clobbered by whatever Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends up doing in the Budget on October 30. But investors are worried everywhere. And from a global perspective, the most troubling concerns are in America.Set aside US politics, and look at the numbers. Last week, the Congressional Budget Office estimated the budget deficit for 2024 would be $1.8 trillion (£1.4 trillion), which works out at about 6.5 per cent of gross domestic product. That is unsustainable.Maybe the…

Investors typically flock to gold during times of heightened geopolitical tensions and uncertainty. Sure enough, this has been the case since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine more than two-and-a-half years ago and Hamas’s terror attacks on Israel last October sparked a wider conflict that today risks engulfing the Middle East.The gold price stands close to a record high at $2,657 (£2,032) per ounce, buoyed by strong investor demand, its limited supply and perception as a store of value in times of turmoil.The value of the precious metal tends to behave differently to shares and bonds, which can come in handy during…

The world’s most popular destinations are increasingly overrun by tourists taking one selfie after another. It can be almost impossible to get anywhere near a landmark thanks to Instagrammers and TikTok ‘influencers’ attempting to capture the ‘perfect’ pose.The result? Many travellers are now looking elsewhere, discovering destinations that offer a similar vibe, but without mass tourism and high prices. So here’s our guide to some of the best ‘destination dupes’.Swap Sydney for PerthSydney is the pin-up of Australian cities, set around its celebrated harbour with recognisable landmarks – but it consistently teems with tourists.Instead, head for the often-overlooked west coast, where you…

A disgruntled restaurant boss has slammed a pair of ‘immature’ customers for shaming the venue with a one-star Tripadvisor review written ‘by their dog’ – because he ‘wasn’t allowed his own table’.Simon Docker, 40, owner of HUIS in Portsmouth was baffled to find a ‘highly strung dog’ had written a scathing review slamming his staff’s ‘paw service’.Staff had asked a pair of ‘rude’ customers to remove their dog from the sofa at his restaurant’s prime spot in the front window on Sunday, but the next morning they voiced their anger in a first person rant pretending to be their pet.…

Complaints to councils over smoke pollution coming from wood burners have rocketed in the past 12 months – but no one has been prosecuted.Trendy open fires have been making a comeback in recent years –with around 10 per cent of households burning wood.But research by parents’ campaign group Mums for Lungs has found that complaints have hit 5,608 a year to local councils who responded to freedom of information requests.But despite more than 100 complaints every week, there have been just four fines of around £300.Smoke pollution from burning wood has been linked to increasing the risk of cancer and respiratory…

Norwegian sailors who set out for a routine fishing expedition made an unexpected and utterly sensational catch earlier this week when they managed to entangle an American nuclear-powered attack submarine.The Øygutt, or ‘Island Boy’, a humble 10-metre-long fishing vessel, left port on the stunning village of Sommarøy high above the Arctic Circle on Monday.Having scooped hundreds of kilos of fish in a lucrative haul worth some £1,500 that morning, they redeployed the nets for a second load.But moments later the trawling equipment was torn clean off the side of the ship by the unsuspecting USS Virginia – a 7,800-ton, 115-meter-long…

Garth Brooks’ request to dismiss his sexual assault lawsuit has been denied, according to Fox News.The country star, 62, filed the motion last month in the central district of California, which was ‘denied with prejudice’ by US District Judge Michael Fitzgerald, the outlet revealed.The reason was due to the ‘original action’ was still pending in the state of Mississippi and the judge ordered the California case to be ‘stayed’ in the meantime.The Grammy winner then requested the case in California be moved to Mississippi. A former makeup artist who worked for his wife Trisha Yearwood accused him of sexual assault and…

Marrying a first cousin would become illegal in Britain under a proposal brought to Parliament.On Tuesday, Conservative MP for Basildon and Billericay, Richard Holden, will set out plans for his Bill that states how such unions result in a higher rate of birth defects, meaning their legal status should be reconsidered. ‘Studies show that it is associated with approximately double the rate of birth defects compared to the general population and can reinforce negative structures and control women,’ he said. Marriages between certain blood relatives — as well as some step relationships — is already illegal in Britain. However, it is still legal to…

Gallbladder cancer is the latest form of the disease discovered to be rising in people under 50 — alongside bowel, breast and lung. Data from charity Cancer Research UK (CRUK) show an 84 per cent rise in cases of the gastrointestinal cancer among Brits aged 24-49 since the early 90s.While a significant increase in cases of the disease has been seen in Brits of all ages, younger adults have seen the largest rise of any age group.World-leading oncologists told MailOnline while the reason for the ‘frightening’ increase is uncertain, they have suspicions the modern diet could be to blame. Specifically, experts believe the answer…