Why drinking lots of water is not the best way to stay hydrated

Being well hydrated matters to our health, but a combination of factors — including a diet of processed food, advancing age, the pills we take and simply not moving enough — can leave us in a state of mild dehydration, according to a new book.  But as the two authors (a doctor and an anthropologist who … Read more

Ioan Gruffudd and Alice Evans have ‘talked lots’ in days since she accused him of ‘mental torture’

Ioan Gruffudd and Alice Evans have reportedly spent lots of time having ‘heated and intense talks’ in their garden over recent days. The actress, 49, revealed the couple were breaking up in a shock Twitter statement this week and accused the Welsh actor, 47, of ‘mentally torturing’ and ‘gaslighting’ her as well as claiming ‘he no longer … Read more

Mortgage rates plummet for those with lots of equity while 90 per cent mortgages get more expensive

Cash-rich borrowers are being offered ever-cheaper mortgages while lenders have hiked prices for first-time buyers with small deposits for the fourth month in a row.   With 95 per cent deals having vanished from the market, 90 per cent deals have become a lifeline for would-be homeowners struggling to save a deposits worth tens of thousands … Read more

Let’s have lots more Bollywood passion, no strings attached! CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews weekend TV

Let’s have lots more Bollywood passion, with no strings attached! CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews weekend TV By Christopher Stevens Reviews Weekend Tv Published: 01:23 BST, 3 August 2020 | Updated: 01:24 BST, 3 August 2020 A Suitable Boy Rating: Gospel According To Mica Rating: Lennon and McCartney had the right idea. When it comes to sitars, … Read more

The Ritz Paris hotel auctions 1,500 lots after 110m revamp 

Historic silver, crystal and ashtrays from the Paris Ritz hotel are to go under the hammer in the French capital in a two-day sale starting Saturday. The mythic hotel on Place Vendome was a favourite of such icons as actress Audrey Hepburn, fashion designer Coco Chanel – who spent part of World War II tucked … Read more

Heather Locklear’s daughter Ava is ‘giving her lots of support’ as she marks one year of being sober

Heather Locklear’s daughter Ava and ex Richie Sambora are standing by her side as she continues her recovery from drugs and alcohol. The Melrose Place actress’s family are doing all they can do to help during quarantine, according to who spoke to People. ‘Richie and Ava are giving her a lot of support,’ the source said of … Read more

Children that play lots of video games are more likely to be fat teenagers, study finds

Five-year-olds playing three or more hours of video games a day are MORE likely to be overweight as teenagers – and late nights and sugary drinks are also to blame, study claims Study of more than 16,000 children looked at what influenced weight gain    Found those that play lots of  video games are more likely … Read more

Birds thrive in towns by having big brains or lots of chicks, study finds

To thrive in urban environments birds need to either develop large brains like seagulls or have more offspring like pigeons, a study finds.  Researchers from the University of Gothenburg say big brains or lots of offspring are the two strategies that are key to survive in an unnatural environment.  The team say a number of … Read more

Lisa Faulkner says ‘lots of failed IVF and the adoption process’ meant she was ‘always stressed’

She’s on cloud nine after tying the knot with Masterchef host John Torode, in October.  But Lisa Faulker, 48, said struggles with ‘lots and lots of failed IVF and going through the adoption process’ meant she was ‘always stressed and in angst,’ before adopting daughter Billie, 14, with first husband Chris Coghill, 44, in 2008 Appearing on … Read more

EU’s Michel Barnier warns of ‘lots of consequences’ in December if UK walks away from trade talks

Britain will face ‘lots of consequences’ if it chooses to walk away from post-Brexit trade talks with the EU, Brussels’ negotiator Michel Barnier warned today.  After four days of talks with a UK team led by David Frost he told a press conference that the UK could not expect ‘business as usual’ after December if … Read more