Get connected while exercising August 21, 2020 | Sponsored Staying motivated and pushing yourself harder while exercising is very important. It’s not as easy to have one-on-one time with trainers or enjoy classes with fellow gym-goers, making creative solutions essential. Furthermore, with the world still slowly inching its way towards a more normal way of life post-lockdown, staying connected while keeping fit remains a [...]
Awareness is essential for saving lives August 21, 2020 | Sponsored Heart valve disease currently affects over 1.5 million people in the UK, with that number set to exceed 3 million by 2056. Despite its prevalence, awareness of the signs and symptoms is still limited. Heart Valve Voice is a dedicated heart valve disease charity formed by a collection of people with real experiences of heart valve [...]
The importance of a healthy cardiovascular system August 21, 2020 | Sponsored Good health is one of the most precious possessions we can have, and our bodies are the best instrument we will ever own. It’s important to monitor one’s health closely, maintain good habits for a strong cardiovascular system and go for regular check-ups. Dr Toomas Särev of Kardiostar Ltd is a consultant interventional cardiologist who aims to help with this in a [...]
Find out how collagen can help you August 21, 2020 | Sponsored Collagen is one of those terms that many people may have heard, but aren’t quite able to place. It’s been written about extensively across major magazines and beauty blogs, all in the name of understanding how this naturally-occurring structural protein works and how supplements can benefit the body. Comprising 30% of the protein in our bodies, collagen helps make [...]
Keep your bicycle running smoothly August 21, 2020 | Sponsored Whether you’re riding to work or setting off on weekend-adventures, cycling has found a bigger circle of enthusiasts since lockdown first started. This healthier alternative to public transport and driving also enables one to form a different perspective with your environment, empowering you to get where you need to go through your own leg-power. What [...]
Have a clear aligner perfect your smile August 21, 2020 | Sponsored A bright and un-self-conscious smile can be a gamechanger for one’s confidence. Attaining straight teeth can be a prohibitively expensive process for many, though. Clear aligners provide an alternative to traditional braces. PlusDent produces discreet state-of-the-art aligners that can be integrated easily into everyday life. Initial consultations with the dentist is free, before a unique [...]
Stand up for a healthier working experience August 21, 2020 | Sponsored With many of us still working from home, it’s important to think about our wellbeing within our new improvised work environments. Shaking up sedentary hours at your computer with regular movement throughout the working day delivers proven important benefits for health and performance. The act of switching from a seated to a standing position (and transitioning between the two) — or simply moving from [...]
Back to Business – James Cochran on how the pandemic helped him launch a long-planned project August 15, 2020 We talk to London’s top chefs about how they are dealing with the strange ‘new normal’. This week James Cochran speaks about launching a new venture and missing the theatre of service. Who are you? James Cochran, co-owner and executive chef of 12:51, a casual fine dining restaurant in Islington. Around the Cluck is our [...]
Lotus Esprit Turbo driven by Mrs Thatcher to make a comeback August 15, 2020 A Lotus Turbo Esprit owned by company founder Colin Chapman – and driven by British PM Margaret Thatcher – is being restored.
Mark Hix on how to make the perfect seasonal risotto August 15, 2020 Risotto is a great comfort food, and I think it’s safe to say we could all use a little comfort right now. It can be a base for all sorts of flavours, from seafood to seasonal vegetables, so it’s a favourite of mine all year round. It’s important that before you start making your risotto [...]