CHRISTMAS CHEER
Our resident wine expert, Roz Cooper, has discovered a rather different drink – a lighter version of a traditional after-dinner tipple that will appeal to us girls… It’s port, but not as we know it.
HEALTHY DIET
The Mediterranean people know how to eat well – and healthily – and one of the main ingredients of their cooking is olive oil – often produced from their own olives. We have found 10 top facts about olive oil that everyone should know…
Remember Becky Sampson who, along with her horse Bertie, are travelling from London to Tokyo for SOS Children? Well, this is Becky‘s latest news – she and Bertie have stopped their journey for the winter – we shall catch up with her again when she sets off on the next leg of her journey: “Bertie [...]
A PAIN IN THE BACK
We have all probably suffered from back pain at some point in our lives. One safe and effective treatment is often overlooked, but it can have some amazing results and is more natural than taking painkillers. We take a look at acupuncture and how it could work for you.
KEEPING WARM IN WINTER
Now the colder months are upon us, central heating comes into its own keeeping us warm with little effort – but there are still things you need to do to make sure your central heating isn‘t harming your health – Annelies Van de Velde has some top tips for staying healthy – and safe.
FIT FOR SPORT
Kids’ fitness levels have been directly linked to their performance in the classroom, according to Fit For Sport – an organisation that is trying to improve fitness levels and awareness of a healthy lifestyle among young people and their families.
BOOK REVIEW
We often forget the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who took part in the two world wars – it all seems so long ago now. But Risk Collective Book Club member, Lana Bowker, understands a little more about her grandfather’s experience in the trenches, from reading Birdsong…
WINTER WARMER
Instead of wine this week, our expert Roz Cooper tries a bottle of zingy ginger spirit – perfect to warm the cockles on these chilly autumn evenings…
WOMEN’S HEALTH WORLDWIDE
A new report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) says that many countries around the world are failing their female populations and are not providing the healthcare they need…
CAR HANDBOOK
The perfect stocking filler for your daughter who has just passed her driving test – and an excellent present for the independent woman who wants to make sure she is not ripped off when buying a car or getting one repaired.
