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What changes are being made to the Highway Code? This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sign up for FREE for car tips every driver needs to know SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info With the cost of living crisis not showing any signs of slowing down, British motorists will look to save money wherever they can. And one of the best ways of doing that is making sure that drivers do not receive unnecessary driving fines, according to motoring experts. Related articles Older drivers slam ‘unacceptable’ maximum driving age proposals Driver towed away neighbour’s car after they blocked his driveway With that in mind, experts at … [Read more...] about Drivers could face huge fines for making small mistake with lights while parking at night

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and, according to the World Health Organization, the prevalence of anxiety and depression globally increased by a massive 25% in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic alone. Social isolation was cited as one of the reasons for the increased stress felt by so many during the pandemic. Add in constraints on people’s ability to work or to seek support from loved ones, engage in their communities, loneliness, fear, grief, financial worries and exhaustion from those who work in health care and the perfect storm of a mental health crisis is created. Mental health care providers in Louisiana say they have felt the crisis up close and personal. “The pandemic has challenged the resiliency of people who would previously have had no empathy for anxiety and depression," said Roy Petitfils, LPC, whose counseling practice is based in Lafayette with Pax Renewal Center. Petitfils said the pandemic forced many to deal with realities that were once … [Read more...] about May is Mental Health Awareness Month: COVID may have normalized mental health struggles

A DOCTOR has given her tips to bust belly fat ahead of the summer - and one of them might surprise you Dr Sara Kayat says you should steer clear of any fad diets , which can cause more harm than good. Although they may give rapid results, they are unhealthy in the long term, Dr Sara suggests. The resident doctor on ITV’s This Morning said: “There’s lots of celebrities out there endorsing them but they don’t work. “You end up yo-yo-ing , it can affect your metabolism, it can affect the way your body stores fat.” Dr Sara told The Mirror that restricting your food intake may mean “you actually eat more”. Read more on weight loss LIGHT LUNCH Cheese souffle to pasta…these lunches won't make you feel like you're on a diet FULL UP I’m a behaviour expert & there are 6 types of overeating - which are you guilty of? Eating minimal food works to burn fat until you crack and binge on everything you’ve … [Read more...] about I’m a GP – here’s 5 ways to blast belly fat and it has nothing to do with dieting

EATING dinner too late raises the risk of piling on the pounds, researchers are warning. Dining just before bedtime also fuels the danger of type 2 diabetes by increasing blood sugar levels , according to a new study. Researchers compared the effects among the same group of people of eating dinner at 6pm and 10pm. More than 2.1 billion adults worldwide are estimated to be overweight or obese which make potentially fatal health complications such as diabetes and high blood pressure more likely. Some previous studies have suggested that consuming calories later in the day is associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome. Corresponding author of the new study Dr Jonathan Jun, of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the US, said: "This study sheds new light on how eating a late dinner worsens glucose tolerance and reduces the amount of fat burned. Late eating could lead to consequences such as diabetes or obesity Dr Jonathan Jun "The … [Read more...] about Want to lose weight? Don’t eat dinner after 6pm, new study reveals

Rocker Pete Doherty has recalled his battle with drug addiction, revealing he nearly lost his feet after ‘running out of veins’. The Libertines musician, 43, is clean now, after settling down with wife Katia de Vidas and swapping partying for an idyllic life in France, but has opened up on the ‘close calls’ he experienced during his addiction. ‘I was really pushing the limits. There were a few close calls really. I nearly lost my feet and horrible things like that,’ Pete revealed. ‘It was very close, just because of the injecting. That’s what happens when you run out of veins. It all seems so long ago now though but it was a hell of a ride.’ In the past, Pete has pleaded guilty to possession of crack cocaine, heroin, cannabis and ketamine and in 2019 he was arrested for buying cocaine in Paris. The hitmaker has credited musician Frédéric Lo for helping him quit drugs, with the duo recently releasing album The Fantasy Life of Poetry And Crime. Speaking to The … [Read more...] about Pete Doherty nearly lost his feet at height of drug addiction after he ‘ran out of veins’

There’s nothing more frustrating than waking up and not feeling well-rested. Especially considering how vital sleep is for both our mental and physical wellbeing . Clare Anderson, a wellness expert and founder of Sensory Retreats, stresses the importance of getting good quality sleep. She says: ‘While we sleep, our brains and bodies complete numerous key tasks that keep us healthy. This includes everything from repairing and building muscles to transporting the day’s events into long-term memory. ‘Not getting enough sleep can cause far more severe effects than simply feeling tired. A lack of sleep is commonly associated with weight problems, overeating, a lack of concentration, forgetfulness, and much more.’ As a result, anything we can do improve our sleeping habits is always welcome. And, sometimes, it’s the simple things that can make a real difference. We asked the experts for some practical tips for improving your sleep that you can try tonight. Get … [Read more...] about 13 practical steps you can take right now to improve your sleep