Monthly Archives: January 2026

Taking the stairs rather than the escalator can make a big difference in the long term Jozef Polc / Alamy If you are hoping to boost your health this year, there is some good news: making even small tweaks to your sleep, diet and exercise habits could have a big impact on longevity. “Just around […]

Fiber, global flavors and quick healthy meals will dominate 2026 food and health trends. Sensory drinks, natural dyes, skyr and beans rise as people seek gut, brain and overall wellness. Travel, exclusive launches and age-focused eating shape broader lifestyle and shopping habits. In 2025, EatingWell accurately predicted food and nutrition trends like high-protein ingredients, tropical […]

Professor sees Dry January as a springboard to a healthier lifestyle Published 9:15 am Friday, January 9, 2026 As people look for ways to improve their health in the new year, the Dry January movement is gaining renewed attention. The initiative encourages people who drink alcohol to step away for the month of January as […]

But willpower doesn’t fail randomly. The brain’s natural response to tiredness and low energy means Brits are far more likely to abandon healthy habits during two key times every day: between 2pm and 5pm and after 8pm – which Co-op, who commissioned the research, has coined the ‘Quitter’s Hour’. Brits’ shopping habits mirror the ‘Quitter’s […]

Available for over a year For our first episode of 2026, Tech Life looks forward to the rest of the year, and beyond. What are the latest consumer gadgets on display at a huge electronics trade show in Las Vegas? How will assistive technology, designed to help people with disabilities, change this year? What should […]

Thousands of Monzo customers have reported having difficulties accessing the bank’s mobile app. Platform outage monitor Downdetector saw more than 4,000 reports from users complaining of problems on Thursday afternoon. The company has acknowledged “experiencing an issue” with its app – a web page displaying the status of Monzo services says the firm is “continuing […]

How exercise and diet can lower risk of gestational diabetes? A latest evidence review suggested that healthy lifestyle choices during gestational period such as performing physical activities and eating well, can significantly minimise the risk of gestational diabetes by nearly 20%. According to the findings published in The BMJ, exercise underscores the significance of incorporating […]

Professor sees Dry January as a springboard to a healthier lifestyle Published 9:15 am Friday, January 9, 2026 As people look for ways to improve their health in the new year, the Dry January movement is gaining renewed attention. The initiative encourages people who drink alcohol to step away for the month of January as […]

The objective is prevention through different work lines: physical exercise, medical check-ups for the early detection of childhood obesity, workshops to promote healthy eating habits, emotional well-being and sleep hygiene, support for patients using the Balearic Islands’ Physical Activity Promotion and Exercise Prescription Plan (B@les and Força plans); roundtables organised with athletes, and the creation […]