Meryl Streep took part in a musical live stream for a good cause (Picture: YouTube) Meryl Streep cemented her legend status when she appeared in a livestream making a cocktail while dressed in a bathrobe. The Oscar-winning actor was part of a special tribute for composer Stephen Sondheim’s 90th birthday. Meryl teamed up with Audra … Read more
Sir Terry Leahy generally tries to steer clear of the limelight. But like all dyed-in-the-wool retailers, he is prepared to put himself out there when there is a product to sell. The former Tesco boss has spent the past decade carving out a career in private equity and venture capital, looking for the next big … Read more
Whether it’s ice cream to mend a broken heart, or a fizzy drink for a treat, many turn to sugar when we are feeling down or low on energy. But scientists have now claimed that the resulting ‘sugar rush’ is nothing more than a ‘myth’. They argue there is no evidence indulging in sweet treats … Read more
Dress for the mood you want: Nurturing pink, sunny yellow or clear-sky blue? Find the colour to soothe your mind The colours you are surrounded by have the power to change how you feel The principles of ‘colour psychology’ are at work in the world around us Luckily, the high street offers a cornucopia of … Read more
Few of us give much thought to how we put one foot in front of the other, but scientists are investigating whether changing the way we walk can protect our physical and mental health. One promising focus is on how altering our gait can reduce our risk of knee arthritis. The most common type is … Read more
The financial and economic pain grows. The increasingly desperate response of governments and central banks around the world grows with it. There is no sight yet of a turning point, and policies that were unthinkable are now trotted out by the day. As far as the markets are concerned, a few canny investors have managed … Read more
For decades the Queen has shown a unique ability to divine the mood of the nation. It happened in the aftermath of the Windsor Castle fire when she realised the public willingness to foot the bill to repair a private Royal Family home with taxpayers money was not forthcoming. And it happened when, in the midst … Read more