How to avoid a potential US markets crash

Greed and fear This may all be academic if markets regain their footing. A rally is by no means out of the question as investors do seem to have rather lost their marbles – a surge in the Vix, or fear index, to an intra-day high of 65 last week suggested that markets at one […]

The health benefits of seeds and how to add them to your diet

Few would argue with the oft-repeated health advice to eat more nuts and seeds, and while grabbing a handful of nuts is an easy snack, seeds are often overlooked. Even science is guilty of this. A 2022 review called for more nutritional research to be focused on seeds to understand their unique health benefits, because […]

How to keep Taylor Swift safe

Taylor Swift’s fame and fortune – 14 Grammys, a record-breaking tour, the first musician to reach billionaire status solely from her music – make her a possible target for anyone from ambitious criminals to deranged extremists. She has endured multiple stalkers and crazed fans over the years and her security has resorted to controversial methods […]

How to sell an engagement ring

What paperwork will I need? “Take time to gather all available documentation for your ring, such as certificates for any gemstones and diamonds,” says Ms Smith. This documentation can significantly impact the value of your item, especially if it confirms provenance or comes from a renowned gemological or grading laboratory. However, if you don’t have […]

How to be the sort of tourist Italians love

A friend who lives in the centre of Florence came to dinner the other evening. We got to talking about tourists. “I can’t take it anymore,” she blurted out. “Just getting out of the front door has become an issue… then you queue for ages just to buy a loaf of bread, the prices are […]

Date, time and how to watch

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, and the Paris 2024 opening ceremony are just a matter of weeks away. The Games will be the first held in Europe since London hosted in 2012. The opening ceremony marks the official start of the Games, although sporting action actually begins two […]

How to beat the big four diseases of ageing

Cancer Cancer can strike at any age, but the older we get, the more likely it becomes. “The two most common cancers of old age are breast and prostate cancers,” says Dr Richard Siow, the director of Ageing Research at King’s College London. “As we age, our cellular mechanisms reduce the clearance of damage within […]

How to pack for a 10-day summer holiday – with hand luggage only

Packing for the rest of the family I have three year-old twins, and I haven’t accounted for their needs in my bag. Now that they must each have their own seat on the plane, they’re entitled to a carry-on case too. The only bulky things required are overnight nappies, pool inflatables and beach toys (they […]