Features

<p>Not a fan: As things heat up this weekend, it’ll be hard – but necessary – to think of less damaging alternatives to the big, humming cold air machines populating other countries</p>

A heatwave is near – here’s why you should give aircon a cold shoulder

As summers grow hotter, experts warn air conditioning will become ‘unavoidable’ for many Britons facing unbearable temperatures. But at what cost to the environment? Jonathan Margolis looks at the heat rising over the great aircon debate

<p>Even taking to the stairs vigorously can ‘meaningfully improve’ one’s fitness</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Ten hours of exercise a week? You can boost health in two minutes

<p>With a huge online following and plenty of experiences inside people’s living spaces – Bea Elton has spoken up about some of the treatment she’s witnessed</p>

Lifestyle

As a cleaner I see how people really treat pets – and abuse is rife

<p>Talking down: The main couple in Rivals fit the bill for an age-gap romance – but somehow it feels more justified than others seen in movies and TV</p>

Lifestyle

How Rivals changed this millennial’s mind about age-gap relationships

<p>The singer said dating someone with narcissistic traits was a ‘red hot no’ from now on</p>

Features

Kylie Minogue is over dating narcissists – this is how to spot one

<p>Shona Manderson appeared on ‘Married at First Sight UK’ in 2023</p>

Lifestyle

Shocking MAFS rape allegations remind us of reality TV’s dark side

Lifestyle

Everlane was an alternative to fast fashion. Then Shein came calling

More features

<p>Watch out: The colourful collection gives shoppers a chance to buy into luxury – resulting in absolute chaos</p>

Lifestyle

How a Swatch watch became a collector’s item – and caused global chaos

<p>There have been shortages of the zero-calorie soda in India due to fears over aluminium shortages linked to the Iran war </p>

Lifestyle

Diet Coke break: Why your lunchtime drink could disappear from shelves

<p>Margo (Elle Fanning) is forced to leave her job as she’s unable to pay for childcare in Apple TV’s ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’</p>

Lifestyle

Why 28 is the most important financial age for women

<p>Olivia Rodrigo performing at Spotify’s Billions Club show in Barcelona </p>

Lifestyle

How the babydoll dress became spring’s most divisive fashion choice

Fitness and wellness

<p>With the guidelines being the lower threshold for weekly movement – it’s a little troubling that so many are falling short</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

The NHS exercise guidelines are fine – the problem might be us

With just 32 per cent of people meeting the recommended regimen and the majority of Brits being either overweight or obese, Harry Bullmore speaks to a clinical exercise physiologist and sports therapist to find out if they are worth striving for

Fitness and wellbeing

The NHS exercise guidelines are fine – the problem might be us

With just 32 per cent of people meeting the recommended regimen and the majority of Brits being either overweight or obese, Harry Bullmore speaks to a clinical exercise physiologist and sports therapist to find out if they are worth striving for