Here’s a fact that surprised me: you burn more calories in 30 minutes of swimming breaststroke (367) than you do running 5km in that time (300). "I think people underestimate how good swimming is as ...

I suspect my best friend’s wife is having an affair. We’ve been friends since university and I’ve grown close to his wife too, but the other day I saw her in a restaurant holding hands and stroking ...

With half of Britain’s butterfly species already threatened or near threatened with extinction, it’s never been more important to understand how these species are responding to the changing climate ...

Do you keep forgetting where you’ve put your keys? Struggle to remember people’s names from time to time or even walk into a room and totally forget why you went in there? You aren’t alone. Many of us ...

Deadheading is simply the process of removing flowers that have finished blooming – sometimes referred to as ‘spent’ flowers. Aside from improving the plant’s appearance by keeping it tidy, the act of ...

Whether you’re new to running, discovering all the benefits it has to offer, or a seasoned veteran, how to run a faster 5k is a question you’ll find yourself asking on a regular basis. Whoever you are ...

Before you start installing the water butt, you’ll need to ensure you have all the equipment you need to complete the task. This will make the installation process as efficient as possible. Check what ...

We all exaggerate – but some of us exaggerate more than others. I belong firmly to the prolific exaggeration wing and would proffer that most people of a certain age are part of that fraternity too.

We’re lucky in the UK not to face many severe natural threats simply by stepping into our gardens. Well, depending on how bad your hay fever is... But that doesn’t mean we’re completely free of pesky ...

Towards the end of 1981 I received a phone call. "'Allo, this is ’Arvey," growled the voice at the other end. "Would you be interested in taking on the PR for the Stones?" There was only one ’Arvey: ...

This article is for general guidance only and is not financial or professional advice. Any links are for your own information, and do not constitute any form of recommendation by Saga. You should not ...

We all look forward to going on holiday and having a healthy and relaxing break. There’s much to think about before you go but staying well should be a priority. Ensure you have an ample supply of any ...