I keep my gaze focused on the task in front of me: ferociously scrubbing some sugar<\/a> that had caramelised on the edge of a baking tray. \u201cI don\u2019t know,\u201d I say weakly, as I try to round off the chat. \u201cI think everyone is different and what might work for some might not work for others\u201d.<\/p>\n I feel uncomfortable, not only because I am obese<\/a> and she is naturally very thin \u2013 making me feel like the de facto spokesperson for the overweight population in this conversation \u2013 but also because I am on the drugs, as only my husband, best friend and pharmacist know.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tShorts\n\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tScroll to previous short \t\t\tScroll to next short \t\t\t\t health<\/p>\n How reading for pleasure can improve your health<\/p>\n Academics at the University of Cambridge found that reading boosts mental health and is linked to better cognitive performance at any age.<\/p>\n Reading for wellness<\/p>\n The review, published in the Psychological Medicine journal, found that reading can offer benefits for people of any age.<\/p>\n Pyschiatrists Professor Barbara Sahakian and Dr Christelle Langley said book clubs and reading groups \u201ccan provide additional benefits through social interaction\u201d.<\/p>\n \t 2 min read<\/p>\n \nWhat are the benefits?\n<\/p>\n Data suggests reading can enhance cognitive development and academic performance in children, and slows mental decline later in life.<\/p>\n The report examined data from previous trials and surveys, finding that adults who regularly read had 33 per cent lower risk of developing Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n What the experts say<\/p>\n We should be doing everything we can to introduce children and young people to reading. The important thing is to find something they\u2019d really enjoy reading about \u2013 it might be a TV programme or a game \u2013 and use this as a way in.<\/p>\n Dr Christelle Langley of the university of cambridge <\/p>\n politics<\/p>\n State pension likely to rise by 3.9% \u2013 everything we know<\/p>\n The\u00a0state pension\u00a0is on course to rise above \u00a313,000 a year for the first time from next April, according to new wage data used to calculate the increase.<\/p>\n The rise will push the full new state pension above the income tax threshold for the first time.<\/p>\n How is state pension calculated?<\/p>\n It rises each April under the triple lock \u2013 so it increases by whichever is highest of average wage growth, inflation or 2.5 per cent.<\/p>\n The final figure will be confirmed by the Treasury at the Budget on 28 October, once the inflation data is published on 21 October.<\/p>\n \t 3 min read<\/p>\n \nHow much will the state pension rise by?\n<\/p>\n The full new state pension, paid to people who reached state pension age after April 2016, is set to rise from \u00a3241.30 to \u00a3250.70 a week.<\/p>\n The full basic state pension, paid to those who reached pension age before April 2016, is set to rise from \u00a3184.90 to \u00a3192.10\u00a0a week.<\/p>\n Both rises are smaller than had been expected a month ago.<\/p>\n The tax pensioners could pay<\/p>\n The expected rise will take the full new state pension above the \u00a312,570 income tax personal allowance for the first time.<\/p>\n Pensioners whose sole income is the state pension are not expected to have to pay tax on this. But others may have to pay around \u00a391 in tax over the 2027-28 financial year.<\/p>\n \t 4 min read<\/p>\n \t 4 min read<\/p>\n HEALTH<\/p>\n How eye scans could pick up common heart condition<\/p>\n Researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology found this could be a non-invasive way to flag atrial fibrillation (AF) before it causes \u201creal harm\u201d.<\/p>\n \nWhat you need to know\n<\/p>\n The study found that those with AF have thinner retinal layers \u2013 the light-sensitive layer of eye tissue.<\/p>\n This means eye scans could be used to complement electrocardiograms (ECGs), which are currently used to diagnose AF.<\/p>\n Siegfried Wagner, of UCL, said retinal imaging could help catch \u201cthose most at risk of developing AF before it causes real harm\u201d.<\/p>\n The imaging is easy to access, quick and doesn\u2019t involve any invasive procedures.<\/p>\n \nThe story in numbers\n<\/p>\n 90,000<\/p>\n Researchers looked at data from more than 90,000 people. Of these, 6,261 patients already had AF.<\/p>\n They found that patients who did not have AF at the time of the eye scan, but went on to be diagnosed, already had thinner retinal layers.<\/p>\n 1.5 million<\/p>\n An estimated 1.5 million people in the UK have AF, though hundreds of thousands more could be living undiagnosed.<\/p>\n The condition itself is not life-threatening but it can create blood clots which can cause strokes.<\/p>\n \nWhat does it mean?\n<\/p>\n NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder. Moorfields patient John Brewer said: \u201cIt would have been so much easier if my AF had been detected earlier through a routine retinal scan at one of my regular appointments.\u201d<\/p>\n Experts suggest that while eye scans would not replace ECGs to diagnose AF, they could be a \u201ccomplementary tool\u201d.<\/p>\n \t 4 min read<\/p>\n news<\/p>\n Digital ID to be accepted as proof of age for alcohol<\/p>\n Changes to the licensing act which came into force on Tuesday mean pubs and retailers in England and Wales will be able to accept digital ID as proof of age to buy alcohol under new rules.<\/p>\n \nHow will it work?\n<\/p>\n App-based ID<\/p>\n The ID will be available through third-party apps like Yoti, which is already used in cinemas.<\/p>\n Authentication process<\/p>\n Customers will need to prove their ID each time they use the app, e.g. by scanning their face or entering a code.<\/p>\n Token generated<\/p>\n This will generate a token, like a QR code, which will be valid for a 30 second window.<\/p>\n \nWhy do we have digital IDs?\n<\/p>\n Digital\u00a0Government Minister Stephanie Peacock said: \u201cThis groundbreaking change in the law will mean you do not need to carry a physical ID, nor hand over sensitive personal information such as your name or address just to prove your age.\u201d<\/p>\n Mandatory digital IDs had been proposed by the Starmer government, but this was watered down, then scrapped by Andy Burnham in July this year.<\/p>\n What happens next?<\/p>\n It is understood the government wants to expand the digital ID system to sales of tobacco and vapes next. Pubs and shops are not expected to stop accepting physical forms of ID.<\/p>\n Peacock said: \u201cIt will remain an individual or business\u2019 choice whether to use or adopt it, and physical ID will remain a valid way for customers to prove their age.\u201d<\/p>\n \t 2 min read<\/p>\n \t Exclusive<\/p>\n 2 min read<\/p>\n One in five Britons uses AI to keep up with news<\/p>\n There has been a \u201cdramatic shift in how news is being distributed and consumed\u201d, according to Ofcom.<\/p>\n What you need to know<\/p>\n Communications regulator Ofcom has released its annual News Report and has found that 21 per cent of Britons now use AI to keep up with the news.<\/p>\n Chat GPT was the most popular AI tool for this purpose, used by 13 per cent of adults polled.<\/p>\n Ofcom noted this was more popular among younger adults and those from more affluent households. <\/p>\n \t 1 min read<\/p>\n \nA closer look at the figures\n<\/p>\n Social media remains the most common source of news, used by 60 per cent of adults. Facebook was the most popular, with YouTube in second.<\/p>\n The BBC is still the most used news provider overall, reaching 80 per cent of adults in the past month.<\/p>\n People spend an estimated 72 minutes consuming the news each day. 57 per cent of adults get this through news publishers\u2019 websites and apps. <\/p>\n What does this mean?<\/p>\n Ofcom\u2019s director of market intelligence, Ian Macrae, said \u201ctoday\u2019s \u2018always on\u2019 environment\u201d means many people are finding the news through AI.<\/p>\n He added: \u201cWhile audiences are discovering news in new ways, they remain discerning about the sources they trust\u2026 and public service media brands continue to play a vital role.\u201d<\/p>\n \t 3 min read<\/p>\n Content \u2018still comes from established broadcasters\u2019<\/p>\n The regulator also noted that while social media and and AI are \u201cimportant gateways to news, much of the content encountered via these channels still comes from established broadcasters\u201d.<\/p>\n \t 6 min read<\/p>\n \t 3 min read<\/p>\n How to be more grateful for daily life in five easy steps<\/p>\n Gratitude<\/p>\n The world feels like a difficult place at the moment, and it can feel very hard sometimes to find things to be thankful for; when we are overwhelmed, we have less capacity to notice and reflect on the good things. Yet, ironically, proactively cultivating gratitude is one of the things that can actually help us feel\u00a0less stressed.<\/p>\n NHS GP dR RADHA<\/p>\n \nThe science\n<\/p>\n Research has shown that feeling or expressing thanks can actually alter our brain.<\/p>\n The balance of neurotransmitters change; more serotonin and dopamine (feel good chemicals) are produced.<\/p>\n This can be long lasting if we make gratitude a\u00a0regular habit.<\/p>\n We also get a decrease in our cortisol (stress hormone) levels which helps\u00a0lower anxiety.<\/p>\n Being grateful can strengthen the nerve pathways which triggers positive emotion.<\/p>\n \nHow can we build gratitude?\n<\/p>\n Change your words<\/p>\n Instead of seeing something as a problem, try to see the opportunities within it.\u00a0<\/p>\n Journal<\/p>\n Our brains are very receptive and what we read or write can alter our emotional system.<\/p>\n Express it<\/p>\n This will not only make you feel good, but you will also get a positive response from others.<\/p>\n \nHow can we build gratitude?\n<\/p>\n Notice more<\/p>\n Throughout\u00a0your day, try to notice all the things that are going well; has someone opened a door for you, or smiled?<\/p>\n The basics<\/p>\n By being thankful for the small things every day, we are far more likely to be and stay healthy\u00a0so that we can enjoy them.<\/p>\n \nWhat to do\n<\/p>\n Gratitude can lead to\u00a0feelings of optimism, lower our blood pressure, and improve sleep quality.\u00a0<\/p>\n Write down what potential good aspects there are to the things you don\u2019t feel like doing, or even what could be worse about it.<\/p>\n Spend a few minutes writing down three things that you are looking forward to that day, or the good things that have happened to you that day.<\/p>\n Say thank you to yourself for the things you have achieved, or managed to get through and changed that day.<\/p>\n Sales of battery Leon Poultney, a writer who specialises in cars, gives his EV recommendations, and the ones that should be avoided.<\/p>\n Renault 5 E-Tech<\/p>\n Starts at \u00a322,995 for the smaller battery <\/p>\n Available with either\u00a0a 40kWh battery or a larger 52kWh pack, that offers almost 255 miles, the latest, retro-inspired Renault 5 is both a joy to behold and a hoot to drive.<\/p>\n The interior has been lavished with a\u00a0level of detail that\u2019s typically reserved for more expensive cars.\u00a0<\/p>\n \t 4 min read<\/p>\n \nMercedes-Benz CLA\n<\/p>\n A champion of EV efficiency<\/p>\n It offers a remarkable 491 mile range on a single charge from the 85kWh battery.<\/p>\n It is a technological masterclass inside with the ability to option screens that span the entire width of the dashboard, including an optional display for the front passenger. <\/p>\n Priced from \u00a337,400<\/p>\n \t 2 min read<\/p>\n Porsche Macan GTS<\/p>\n It\u2019s a lot of money to part with, but this is arguably all the car you will ever need.<\/p>\n The \u00a389,000 Macan is a premium SUV that somehow manages to blend Porsche\u2019s reputation for dynamics and sporty driving with everyday practicality.<\/p>\n The 95kWh batteries can go from 10 to 80 per cent in as little as 21 minutes from the fastest public charging outlets.<\/p>\n \nKia EV 9\n<\/p>\n With the business class-style six seat configuration costing a staggering \u00a376,995, it is by far the most expensive Kia ever made, but it backs up its financial demands with a suite of genuinely useful and impressive onboard technology.<\/p>\n MG IM6<\/p>\n It\u2019s fast, goes a long way between stops and charges relatively quickly\u00a0but the interior is bland, the onboard technology is infuriating and the experience is devoid of emotion.\u00a0<\/p>\n \nBYD Dolphin Surf\n<\/p>\n All of its gadgetry can\u2019t disguise the fact that performance is weak, even for a typically zippy EV, the\u00a0ride is fussy at slower speeds and it\u2019s not in the least bit enjoyable to drive on a country road.<\/p>\n While good value (prices start at \u00a317,935) for the 200-mile max range, there are more interesting\u00a0options from Hyundai, Citroen and Renault for similar money.<\/p>\n Leapmotor T03<\/p>\n It attempts to wow with tech, much of which hinders, rather than helps.\u00a0<\/p>\n There\u2019s no tangible benefit over mounting your phone to the dash.<\/p>\n Simply an average driving experience, adequate range and slow charging speeds.\u00a0<\/p>\n \t 2 min read<\/p>\n The kitchen gadgets and products a food editor swears by, all under \u00a325<\/p>\n \nThe kitchen gadgets under \u00a325\n<\/p>\n Victorinox paring knife<\/p>\n It\u2019s comfortable to hold, with a point sharp enough for scoring pastry.<\/p>\n ProCook cast iron pan<\/p>\n For unbeatable\u00a0searing and heat-retention, cast iron is the top choice.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tesco chopping board<\/p>\n Priced at just \u00a322, I\u2019ve yet to find another board that matches it for sheer value and quality.<\/p>\n \nThe kitchen gadgets under \u00a325\n<\/p>\n Pyrex jug<\/p>\n It is the perfect vessel for blending smooth sauces, melting butter, or warming stock. It won\u2019t stain like plastic and the red measurements never fade.<\/p>\n Salter scales<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve had my slim little set of Salter Disc Scales for over a decade, and I\u2019m delighted to see they are still made to exactly the same reliable design today.\u201d<\/p>\n Microplane grater<\/p>\n It uses photo-etched stainless steel teeth that stay razor-sharp for a decade, something the lookalike\u00a0copycats simply can\u2019t match.\u00a0<\/p>\n Braun hand-held blender<\/p>\n It\u2019s an essential for everything from making velvety soup to getting the lumps out of white sauce.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bodum cafetiere<\/p>\n As well as delivering great results, cafetieres are easy to clean and there\u2019s no ongoing filter paper costs or pod recycling to deal with.<\/p>\n
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Caption: Undated handout photo issued by Moorfields Eye Hospital of John Brewer (left) with Josef Huemer, consultant ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Mr Brewer, from Croydon, was told he had atrial fibrillation while on the operating table. It comes as a study by Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology found eye scans could detect AF on average four years before diagnosis. Issue date: Tuesday September 15, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Moorfields Eye Hospital\/PA Wire<\/p>\n
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Caption: A customer sets up Face ID on an Apple Inc. iPhone XS during a sales launch at a store in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. The iPhone XS is up to $200 more expensive than last years already pricey iPhone X and represents one of the smallest advances in the product lines history. But that means little to the Apple Inc. faithful or those seeking to upgrade their older iPhone. Photographer: Daniel Acker\/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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Caption: Small half and quarter bottles of spirits for sale in a corner shop off-licence on 27th June 2025 in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. Spirits are distilled alcohol in various forms, seen here as whiskey, rum and vodka. (photo by Mike Kemp\/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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