The triggers of psoriasis and how to treat it

What is psoriatic arthritis? Affecting about 30 per cent of people with psoriasis, this is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints that often appears between the ages of 30 and 50, although children can be affected. Symptoms include swollen, stiff and painful joints and tendons, reduced range of motion, eye inflammation and fatigue. In … Read more

How to beat the pension age rise to 57

She said: “The rules are complicated, but generally to keep a protected pension age the pension saver has to transfer from the scheme at the same time as at least one other member, to the same pension scheme. So, if they transfer on their own they will lose the protected age. “Because protection is lost … Read more

How to spot if your child has scarlet fever and what to do about it

What causes scarlet fever? “Scarlet fever is caused by a bacteria called Group A streptococcus (group A strep),” explains Dr Colin Brown.  The bacteria is very contagious and spreads from person to person very easily. You can catch it by breathing in droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or from touching surfaces that … Read more

How to lose 1lb per week by walking

The average person is sedentary for around 9.5 hours per day, according to the British Heart Foundation. This prolonged amount of inactivity can weaken muscles and bones and affect our body’s ability to regulate blood sugar and metabolise fat – all of which can lead to serious consequences and weight gain. The remedy? “Most people … Read more

How to deter burglars from your home – by an ex-housebreaker

What locks should I use? For a traditional front door to a house, Lloyd Morgan, a master locksmith at London Locks Limited, recommends the combination of a lever mortice deadlock with a high quality night latch. Night latches are fitted on the internal side of a door with a handle, and unlocked from the outside … Read more

How to lose your beer belly – without totally giving up alcohol

For a joke, some men will cradle their bulging midriffs and laugh about the investment it’s taken to grow a pot belly. “Beer isn’t cheap,” they’ll say. That’s true, but the financial cost of a beer belly is not as consequential as the considerable health costs. For men, a growing waistline can contribute to a … Read more

How to get rich from Keir Starmer in Number 10

Pious utterances from politicians about the need to offer business a predictable legislative framework, or to support green energy, are forgotten in the face of public calls for immediate but costly state assistance. So energy or fuel companies in all forms, whether they sell to the public directly or are further up the supply chain, … Read more

How to get rid of earwax at home

What? … say that again. While a blocked nose can be annoying, blocked ears stuffed up with wax is maddening. Not just for you but for everyone you’re conversing with. One in five people suffer from an overproduction of earwax, leading them to spend hours of their lives digging into their lugholes to claw out … Read more

The dangers of buying property for your children – and how to avoid them

We were contacted by an Australian entrepreneur who had allocated a significant £9m budget to his daughter in her twenties. He wanted us to ensure she had gained access to and picked from the very best properties and that the negotiations were expertly handled. Beyond that, the decision was entirely hers. We are currently working … Read more