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The NHS has spotlighted a simple test that could help determine your personal risk of developing diabetes. While it won’t provide a diagnosis, the health service asserts that taking this test ‘could be the most important thing you do today’. “Type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications if …

The Chelsea Flower Show may now be over but Alison Hammond has put on a floral display on Bank Holiday Monday’s TV segment and fans complemented that it’s “gorgeous”. Partnered with Paddy McGuinness, Alison was on This Morning wearing a Karen Millen Plus Size Premium Viscose Linen Woven Shirt Dress …

A poll of 2,000 parents with children found 16% use mobile phones or tablets at mealtimes, while 24% sit in front of the TV. On average, families enjoy four evening meals together a week – but 66% would like the chance to sit down together for meals more often. The …

People sleeping with their windows open at night have been urged to buy one device which experts at My Home Improvements say will prevent an “easy entry point” for insects. The company says now that the weather is warm and wet, critters are “becoming more active”. The firm adds: “We …

Whilst the warmer weather has finally graced us, British summers and bank holidays are notoriously unpredictable. It’s the perfect nudge that whilst the season beckons for picnics in the park, it’s also a wise time to stock up on cosy essentials for those inevitable cooler spells. Oodie’s latest sale is …

Every dog has their quirks – but it seems most of them display similar behaviours regardless of their distinct personalities. This has led animal experts to explain exactly why your dog takes their food off into another room to eat it rather than munching it down where it’s served. On …

The Chelsea Flower Show may now be over for another year but we’ll be taking style inspiration from the celebrity and royal guests for the summer months. Many visitors opted, unsurprisingly, for florals – and blue and white botanical prints were a popular choice. Penny Lancaster led the charge in …

Bananas are the most popular fruit in the UK, and on average we eat about 10kg, or 100 bananas, every year. With so many bananas being eaten in households across the country, it seems a shame to not use them to their full potential. Most people know bananas are packed …

Stephen King has opened up about his favourite books of all time ahead of his latest release. The veteran novelist gave a reading from Never Flinch, which comes out May 27, before outlining the genres and authors he personally likes to read. Appearing on the Simon & Schuster Books YouTube …

Neighbours, when you get on with them, are lovely. But if you’re having drama with the people you live near, it can make your day-to-day life uncomfortable and unpleasant. That’s why a lawyer has explained when you can report your nuisance neighbours to the police. One person wrote: “How do …