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Oct 2, 2026 - Lifestyle

Experts say that if you’re eating any berry – strawberries, blackberries, currants, raspberries, blueberries – you are benefitingSprinkled on top of yoghurt, blended into smoothies or baked into crumbles, berries are among Americans’ favorite fruits.Luckily, berries are as healthy as they are delicious and versatile: low in calories, full of vitamins and antioxidants, and a good source of fiber. Research shows that, depending on the type, berries support cardiovascular health, may boost gut health and fight inflammation and show promise as part of a “healthy dietary strategy for diabetes prevention and management”, to quote researchers. Meta-analyses also link compounds in berries with improved cognitive health. Continue reading...

Oct 2, 2026 - Lifestyle

From a neo-baronial country house with turrets in acres of grounds in Scotland to a modernist tower block in a bustling part of London Continue reading...

Oct 1, 2026 - Lifestyle

Book clubs can be fun, fulfilling and interesting – but many members have seen a meeting or group go down in flamesFor four years, Laura has been in a book club with other young mothers from her church. You might be picturing a docile scene of women drinking sweet tea – they live in the US south – and discussing a life-affirming family novel or chaste romance.But you probably didn’t account for werewolf smut. Continue reading...

Oct 1, 2026 - Lifestyle

Some experts fear AI could be weaponised in south-east Asia, home to nations with predominately young and hyper-connected populationsYears ago it would have been an elaborate operation involving an army of cyber troops creating fake news websites, social media accounts and forged dossiers, all deployed to spread disinformation en masse.Now, all you need is AI. Continue reading...

Sep 30, 2026 - Lifestyle

The celebrated broadcaster and campaigner for consumer and children’s rights has died at the age of 86. We look back at her long life and career• Esther Rantzen, TV presenter and Childline founder, dies aged 86• From Childline to changing TV for ever: Esther Rantzen’s revolutionary life Continue reading...