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When we think about sleep quality, we tend to focus on duration. However, sleep is complex, and while how long we sleep is important, it’s not the only thing to think about. In fact, our bodies move through five sleep stages each night, repeating the cycle multiple times. Each stage plays an important role in allowing our bodies to function and get high-quality rest.

Home Leisure & Lifestyle Home & Garden Picking your perfect retirement spot – 7 things to consider Share with a friend: Sponsored content For many of us, retirement is the first chance we get to choose where we live without having to factor in the commute. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of waking up to the sound of the sea or views of rolling green fields. Or perhaps you’d rather have shops, cafés, and a bustling town centre close by.

Home Travel 10 places to visit and things to do in Japan Share with a friend: Japan is like no other place in the world. It’s a country of contrast and contradiction – where cutting-edge technology, high-speed trains, and futuristic fashion are just as much a part of daily life as centuries-old traditions, ancient temples, and serene bamboo forests. It’s a country where you can explore a sprawling metropolis in the morning and wander through quiet paddy fields in the afternoon.

Many of us can’t remember what we did before the dawn of air fryers, and who can blame us? With their ability to preheat in 2-3 minutes and cook food up to 50% faster, air fryers are now a UK kitchen staple. So it makes sense that you probably want to get as much out of yours as possible, including when it comes to desserts. More and more people are realising that air frying is a genius method for creating decadent sweet treats, from gooey brownies to fluffy doughnuts.

With a growing range of mortgage and equity release options available for borrowers aged 55 and up, it’s not always easy to work out which one might be right for you. Here, we explain how retirement interest-only mortgages and equity release schemes work and what their similarities and differences are, to help you decide whether either option may be worth considering. Want to speak to a mortgage adviser?

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as it’s carried from your heart to your brain and the rest of your body. It’s checked using a cuff placed around your upper arm, which inflates and then slowly deflates while a device measures the pressure in your arteries. When looking at blood pressure, there are two numbers to be aware of… Systolic pressure – the higher of the two numbers.

The Budget takes place next month on October 28, with speculation once again mounting over whether the Chancellor could change the amount of pension savings people can take tax-free. That uncertainty may tempt some people to take their 25% tax-free lump sum now, before any potential changes are announced. But acting on Budget rumours could prove an expensive mistake, particularly if you are still working, don’t need the money immediately, or have no clear plan for what you will do with it.

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The arrival of autumn in the UK means forests, gardens, woodlands, and national parks are transformed into vibrant tapestries of fiery reds, golden yellows, and warm ambers. This makes it the perfect time to plan a woodland walk or scenic hike, with carpets of crisp leaves, fallen acorns, and conkers underfoot. Plus, September to November is an exciting period for wildlife, too, showcasing everything from rutting deer to jays flitting above the trees.

Home Travel 5 European city breaks for autumn Share with a friend: Autumn is the perfect time for a European city break. The summer crowds start to fade, the cooler weather makes exploring more comfortable, and green spaces come alive with fabulous displays of seasonal colours. In the UK, we’re lucky to have so many fantastic city break destinations right on our doorstep. However, this can also make it challenging to decide where to go on your next adventure.