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Britain, it’s plain to see, is in the grip of a mental health crisis. More than a million people are sitting on waiting lists for counselling, the NHS estimates one in five children and young people are likely to have a serious mental health condition, and nearly nine million people are prescribed antidepressants each year.For years, the prevailing advice for those suffering from poor mental health has been to talk about their emotions – to therapists, support groups or friends and family.’Just talking can help,’ a recent NHS ad campaign claims. The slogan is accompanied with images of mental health…
By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 16:26, 7 April 2025 | Updated: 17:10, 7 April 2025 Shocking footage has captured a terrifying encounter unfolding as an elephant attacks a jeep full of tourists.Filmed at Yala National Park in Sri Lanka, the massive animal used its trunk to reach inside the vehicle, causing panic among the passengers.The video shows the elephant almost toppling the car with its efforts. The elephant even started to chase after the car until it realised the jeep was getting out of reach. Among the stunned tourists was Sam Bailey, a project manager on the tour, who shared the video to…
In the run-up to my ‘robot massage’ I was filled with a vague feeling of fear and considered canceling.I kept having visions of the machine malfunctioning and pummeling me to death – but the lure of a free test massage proved too strong.While I was mildly terrified, I was quite intrigued to know how much knot-busting potential these machines had.And the idea of not having to chit-chat to a masseuse throughout the experience and be free to fully relax was also a draw.Those are two of the main selling points touted by Aescape – the company behind the pioneering tech which runs 10 massage machines…
Health experts are warning about the dangers of scented candles and incense this holiday season as evidence mounts that they can cause cancer.In an opinion piece in the Conversation, two prominent researchers in Ireland warned that scented candles popular all year round release toxic gases like carbon monoxide, chemicals, and several volatile organic compounds (VOCs).The noxious gases and emitted chemicals can lead to coughing, sneezing, and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs.Their study on the topic and several others show that the fumes from burning candles can also increase the risk of heart disease, lung cancer, and chronic bronchitis.The people…
By SHANIA OBRIEN FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 22:25 EST, 8 December 2024 | Updated: 22:41 EST, 8 December 2024 Australia’s most popular biscuit of 2024 has been revealed – with foodies across the country crowning a well-known buy as their favourite.The original Tim Tam has taken the top spot for the second time in a row. 2022 saw Aussies favour Jatz as their go-to biscuit in every state except one – but Australia’s sweet tooth has once again reigned supreme.Arnott’s sold over 300million packets of goods in 2024 across its 134 different types of biscuits and crackers. 2.8 million households devoured…
As their baby son James lay seriously ill on his hospital bed, his desperate parents could only look on helplessly as doctors battled to work out what was wrong.’At one point they thought it might be meningitis, then pneumonia, or maybe epilepsy,’ his mum, Susie Thorndyke, recalls. ‘Each of these things seemed so devastating – but little did we know.’It would take another agonising few weeks before Susie, 41, and her husband Justin, 47, learned that three-month-old James — now intubated and in intensive care — had severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), a genetic disorder that causes major abnormalities of the immune…
Dorit Kemsley called her estranged husband PK a ‘full-blown alcoholic’ as she discussed the ‘toxic’ fights that led to their split on Tuesday’s premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Fans were shocked as the reality TV star, 48, lit up a cigarette after telling her co-star Erika Jayne, 53, about their separation on the first episode of Season 14, titled Grace Time is Over.’P.K. and I have agreed to separate,’ Dorit shared, prompting Erika to tear up at the news and hug her. ‘It’s sad and it’s hard,’ the star went on. ‘It’s also no secret we’ve had a really rough couple…
If you’ve ever reached into the back of your bathroom cupboard and found an old shampoo and conditioner bottle, than you could have stumbled upon a winning combination. TikTok user and certified trichologist Abbey Yung recently explained why your locks may feel and look more luscious after using a drugstore branded shampoo and conditioner rather than a high-end brand.’Everything you have ever been told about drugstore haircare is a lie,’ Yung began an eye-opening video shared to her TikTok.’The reason why your hair instantly feels drastically better after using a drugstore shampoo and conditioner is either because of the sulfates, the silicones or…
By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:11 EDT, 22 October 2024 | Updated: 01:11 EDT, 22 October 2024 Celebrity chef Iain ‘Huey’ Hewitson revealed his secret ingredient for ensuring the perfect scrambled eggs every time – and he learned it from the late great Bill Granger.Hewitson was a fixture on Australian TV for decades thanks to his popular afternoon cooking shows – and now he has made a surprise comeback on TikTok.The chef shared that he always uses heavy cream in his egg batter and beats it with a fork rather than a whisk. ‘The best scrambled eggs I’ve ever…
More than two million British women take hormone replacement therapy – better known as HRT.The drugs, which mimic female hormones that naturally dwindle in mid-life, ease some of the worst problems of the menopause. And for many they are a lifeline, banishing hot flushes and night sweats, levelling out mood changes and tackling intimate issues.But now health guidelines from the US insist some forms of HRT should be snatched away when a woman turns 60 – claiming the benefits are far outweighed by serious risks from side effects. So what is going on?Until relatively recently, partly due to concerns about…
