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Colds and flu: Symptoms and treatment SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Throughout the winter months many of us will be exposed to various winter illnesses such as colds and flu . While it is impossible to guarantee being fully protected against them, there are ways to minimise the risk of infection. An expert spoke with Express.co.uk to explain more. Related articles 'Comparable' to a statin - popular bean could cut cholesterol by 70% The 'cluster' of cancer symptoms often seen in the terminally ill GP Doctor Nisa Aslam, from Puressentiel , advised on some natural ways to tackle said illnesses. She said: “Plants and their essential oils can play an important part in speeding up … [Read more...] about Combat winter illnesses with certain plants and essential oils – expert

Last modified on Jan 10, 2023 11:15 GMT The best knee-high boots for 2023. Whether you're searching for a pair of flats to wear daily or heeled leather boots to level up your looks, shop our edit of the best knee-high boots for winter for every budget and style, from M&S, ASOS, H&M and more. A trend that returns year after year, knee-high boots have the ability to instantly elevate any outfit for an effortlessly put-together look, and best of all, they keep us warm when we wear a dress during the winter months. There are so many styles of knee-high boots on the market right now, so we've rounded up our favourites to save you from endless scrolling in search of the perfect pair. Whether you're on the hunt for a chic flat boot to wear every day or a heeled leather pair to glam up your oufits, shop our edit of the best knee-high boots to see you through the year in style. Best knee-high boots Chunky knee-high boots … [Read more...] about 17 best knee-high boots for winter 2023: From M&S to ASOS, Mango & MORE

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 8 ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Freestyle skier Alex Hall’s happy place this winter has been sliding down hand rails outside of offices and schools all over Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and other midwestern spots. The steeper and twistier, the better. Last winter, he found happiness at the Beijing Olympics on a run that nobody mistook for high-flying but that purists in his sport understood was worth what it earned — a gold medal. Hall is among those at the action park who refuses to go all-in on “spin to win” — the idea that maxing out flips and twists is the only way for a freeskier or snowboarder to make it big. He would rather do things his way and let the judges decide, whether it's at the Olympics or the Winter X Games this weekend. “Adding some flavor has been a goal of mine for sure in the last couple of years,” said the 24-year-old, who was slated to … [Read more...] about Winter X daredevils ride fine line between height, happiness

The Home Depot reveals simple ways to remove mould SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Mould is unsightly and destructive, and if left unattended it may cause irreversible loss to decorations, furnishings and fabrics, as well as compromising air quality. Living with mould can be unhealthy and potentially lead to health issues especially in the vulnerable. With this in mind, Dave Johnson, Head of Technical at The Underfloor Heating Store , has shared how to keep mould at bay this winter - one way being through the temperature of your home . Related articles Mould will ‘vanish’ from bathroom sealant and grout with 95p spray ‘Very effective' 70p kitchen item to ‘kill’ houseplant white mould … [Read more...] about Temperature to ‘always’ heat your home to ‘keep mould at bay’ – ‘most effective measure’

Last modified on Jan 26, 2023 17:58 GMT Best designer black boots: the most stylish pairs this season - from Jimmy Choo to Louboutin Black boots . Safe and dependable, the sartorial bread-and-butter footwear style is forever our hero when it comes to the colder months. Infinitely versatile, chucking on a pair requires practically zero thought – after all, you'd be hard-pressed to find an outfit that you couldn't rock with black boots. MORE: 7 stylish autumn outfits that we are head over heels for But that's not to say that black equals boring, rather 'classic' would be the word we'd use. When it comes to compiling the perfect capsule wardrobe , it is crucial to work out which pieces you wear all the time, and shop accordingly. Black boots aren't to be saved for best – instead, staples that you will turn to again and again deserve a little investment, which neatly brings us to the subject of designer boots. … [Read more...] about Best designer black boots: 14 killer styles to shop in 2023

Love Island star Faye Winter revealed her botched Botox left her feeling “the worst she’s ever felt.” The 27-year-old appeared on This Morning alongside cosmetics doctor Amit Yvas, to share her mistakes and regrets about the beauty treatments she’s had in the past such as lip fillers and botox. The first time the reality star had lip filler she went to a doctor, but admitted after that she opted for services she found on Instagram with people who weren’t medically trained. “The first time I got it done she was brilliant, she took me through everything,” Faye explained to hosts Phil Schofield and Holly Willoughby . Faye Winter opened up about her past beauty treatments and admitted they didn't all go to plan ( Image: ITV) “She gave me a week to see if it was something I wanted to have done or not, and then after that I felt like I’ve been told it once, I’ve been explained it.” However, when she went to future clinicians that she found on social media, … [Read more...] about Love Island’s Faye says botched Botox left eyebrows drooped and face frozen for 12 weeks

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 7 KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and its Western allies are engaged in “fast-track” talks on the possibility of equipping the invaded country with long-range missiles and military aircraft, a top Ukrainian presidential aide said Saturday. Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Ukraine’s supporters in the West “understand how the war is developing” and the need to supply planes capable of providing cover for the armored fighting vehicles that the United States and Germany pledged at the beginning of the month. However, in remarks to online video channel Freedom, Podolyak said that some of Ukraine's Western partners maintain a “conservative” attitude to arms deliveries, “due to fear of changes in the international architecture.” Russia and North Korea have accused the West of prolonging and taking a direct role in the war by … [Read more...] about Ukraine: ‘Fast-track’ talks underway for missiles, planes

Ray Bolger says house prices set to fall '10% next year SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info When it comes to selling a property , it is important to show it in its best light. This could mean making small improvements such as painting before opening the home up to viewings. According to experts, there are several ways homeowners can add up to £15,000 to their homes within just one day. Related articles I cleaned my entire washing machine for under £1 - photos ‘Only’ method to remove moisture from homes without opening windows 1. Decluttering The experts at JustHire said: “The cleanliness of a property is often associated with how well it’s been looked after in general. “A cluttered … [Read more...] about Six steps to boost your home’s value by £15k in just ’24 hours’ – do a ‘simple’ clear out

'Game changing' hack to cure damp, mould and condensation SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info When it comes to drying clothes indoors, it’s natural that people will hang washing up on drying racks instead of using tumble dryers, which are one of the most energy-intensive devices in the home. However, the added moisture in the air can turn into damp and mould if it has nowhere to go. To help Britons, Chris Michael, Managing Director of Meaco , the UK’s leading air purification specialists, have shared five ways to reduce the likelihood of damp occurring. Related articles Six important steps to achieve ‘grass greener than ever’ in winter I cleaned my entire washing machine for under £1 - photos … [Read more...] about ‘Only way’ to fully remove moisture from the home without opening windows – prevent damp

Sir David Jason says he had ‘seriously bad’ Covid SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Only Fools and Horses legend, 82, said: "I got [ Covid ] seriously bad. Because all the muscles weren't working, I collapsed and I fell against the radiator." Del Boy , as he was lovingly known as in the long-running comedy series, disclosed he was "so weak" that he "couldn't get up" after falling down. He told BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay: "I crawled to the bed. The muscles weren't working. Related articles Princess Beatrice's ongoing difficulty with 'muddled' thoughts Six foods found to be 'highly effective' for pain relief in arthritis "I used the bed to try and stand up so that I could go to where I … [Read more...] about Only Fools and Horses star Sir David Jason collapsed because of Covid