{"id":1040391,"date":"2026-06-21T07:14:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T07:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1040391\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T07:14:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T07:14:45","slug":"three-simple-changes-that-can-improve-your-health-today-according-to-a-gp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1040391\/","title":{"rendered":"Three simple changes that can improve your health today, according to a GP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to our health, we all face different challenges \u2013 and those will change according to age and what is going on for us emotionally. Looking after our <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/topic\/health?ico=in-line_link\" id=\"94\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">health<\/a> is a dynamic process and one we need to think about daily.<\/p>\n<p>If you were to write a list of the specific things you want to improve about your health, what would they be? Most of us would probably focus on being a healthy <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/inews-lifestyle\/addiction-teaching-how-lose-weight-4068926?ico=in-line_link\" id=\"4068926\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">weight<\/a> or our <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/topic\/healthy-diet?srsltid=AfmBOoqRSMKPcbzCXUNGNkHMKRnZnxBUBkgZ9U5zzIVSTziHzkwQxA8B&amp;ico=in-line_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eating habits<\/a>, but how many of us would think about other things that have just as much effect?<\/p>\n<p>The state of our nation\u2019s health tends to reflect the personal challenges we are facing in our own lives. So, can we get some clues about what we ourselves might be missing by looking at what the UK population is getting wrong when it comes to wellbeing?<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tShorts\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tScroll to previous short<br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/inews-theme\/assets\/images\/chevron.svg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tScroll to next short<br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/inews-theme\/assets\/images\/chevron.svg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/inews-theme\/assets\/images\/chevron.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been a cleaner for 30 years \u2013 these are the 10 products I swear by<\/p>\n<p>Rebecca Jones has tried most cleaning products in her<br \/>decades-long career. <\/p>\n<p>She shares the ones she can\u2019t <br \/>live without. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297082126.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>\nThe 10 best cleaning products\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297082006.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Best vacuum<\/p>\n<p>Henry is a classic. <br \/>It has fantastic filters, sucks up pet hair quickly, and is great at cleaning up fine dust.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Best mop and bucket<\/p>\n<p>The Vileda H2PrO set is light, manoeuvrable and  keeps clean and dirty water separate.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297082056.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_112586193.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of a Window Cleaner Looking Through and Cleaning a Window\" class=\"wp-image-1719459\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>A reader has asked whether or not she should sack her cleaner because she isn\u2019t doing a good job anymore (Photo: stock image of a man cleaning a window via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Best glass cleaner<\/p>\n<p>The HG Glass and<br \/>Mirror cleaner removes stains without leaving smudges or streaks. <\/p>\n<p>\nThe 10 best cleaning products\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best multipurpose cleaner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Method\u2019s multi-surface cleaner is plant-based, cruelty-free, and works great on grease, sinks, sealed wood surfaces, hobs, bins and sealed laminated floors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-1322049405.jpg\" alt=\"Deep cleaning glass door handles for Covid-19 disease prevention. alcohol,disinfectant spray on Wipes of Banister in home for safety,infection of Covid-19 virus,contamination, germs - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4315962\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover;width:204px\"  \/>Deep cleaning glass door handles for Covid-19 disease prevention. alcohol,disinfectant spray on Wipes of Banister in home for safety,infection of Covid-19 virus,contamination, germs \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297082119.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Best toilet brush<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Unlike a regular toilet brush, nothing gets stuck in the bristles of Ibergrif M34152 Silicone brush. It also dries quickly, so <br \/>there\u2019s less odour.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe 10 best cleaning products\n<\/p>\n<p>Best mould remover<\/p>\n<p>Jones uses the HG Mould Spray on walls, tiles, grout, windows and outdoor furniture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_268808752.jpg\" alt=\"A woman cleans a bathroom toilet with a scrub brush.\" class=\"wp-image-3956498\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>(Photo: boonchai wedmakawand\/Getty\/Moment RF)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297082118.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Best cloths<\/p>\n<p>The Seep Eco Bamboo clothes have a streak-free finish and last.<\/p>\n<p>Best carpet cleaner<\/p>\n<p>Every home should have a bottle\u00a0of Dr Beckmann\u2019s stain remover, says Jones.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_299715667.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Beckmann Power Brush Stain Remover Image from https:\/\/www.dr-beckmann.co.uk\/products\/pre-wash-stain-devils\/\" class=\"wp-image-4450223\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Caption: Dr Beckmann Power Brush Stain Remover<br \/>Image from https:\/\/www.dr-beckmann.co.uk\/products\/pre-wash-stain-devils\/<\/p>\n<p>\nThe 10 best cleaning products\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best stain remover<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Mr Siga Multi-Functional Eraser Sponge acts like fine sandpaper to\u00a0lift <br \/>dirt, stains, and scuffs\u00a0using only water.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"505\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297280876.jpg\" alt=\"hand up clothes Washing machine. Clean and Healthy Concepts\" class=\"wp-image-4420365\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover;width:204px\"  \/>(Photo: Viktoriya Skorikova\/Getty Images\/Moment RF)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297082055.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Best kept secret<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jones uses Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser to polish stainless-steel, scour sinks and clean her fridge and cookware. <\/p>\n<p>Around 957,000 people aged 16 to 24 are classed as NEET ie. not in Education, Employment or Training<\/p>\n<p>But as youth unemployment rises, not all companies <br \/>are looking to universities to find their new recruits. Meet the people who have benefitted. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"505\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_292546548.jpg\" alt=\"University of Birmingham graduates at a degree ceremony at the school's Great Hall.\" class=\"wp-image-4346562\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Poorer graduates will be hit hardest by the changes, the National Union of Students says (Photo: Andrew Fox\/Getty\/Image Bank)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_295933067.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>For young people unable to attend uni<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>My whole life was being a carer, so I was very lost\u2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>From the age of around 10, Bruce Devlin took responsibility for everything at home \u2013 from administering his mother\u2019s medication, to doing the shopping, cooking, cleaning and supporting his mother\u2019s mental health.<\/p>\n<p>He scraped through school, leaving with the lowest grades.<\/p>\n<p>Now, aged 26, he has secured a job by pursuing an unconventional route. <\/p>\n<p>The charities helping them<\/p>\n<p>Bruce followed an unconventional route.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Getting a foot\u00a0in the door seemed impossible with his qualifications, lack of experience and connections.<\/li>\n<li>His Job Centre work coach put him in touch with Generation, a non-profit which partners with companies to identify roles which they are struggling to fill.<\/li>\n<li>He landed a place on Generation\u2019s first IT support boot camp and benefited from CV and interview coaching.<\/li>\n<li>Bruce is now a level three senior quality engineer with 2i Testing, a company which tests other companies\u2019 software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The result<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>Getting a full-time salary and being a contributing member of society is an amazing achievement. Without this, I\u2019d be just another person on jobseeker\u2019s allowance, wasting any potential I had.<\/p>\n<p>BRUCE DEVLIN, 26, GLASGOW<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_295933254-e1777998834680.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>\nThe apprenticeship route\n<\/p>\n<p>Jessica Andrea Carvalho had an offer to start a media and marketing degree but she rejected it at the last minute to avoid huge debt and years of classroom learning.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_295933243-e1777993845861.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Avoiding increasing <br \/>NEET numbers <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2165952123.jpg\" alt=\"Young woman at her first job interview with the owner of a coffee shop - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4318530\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Young woman at her first job interview with the owner of a coffee shop \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generation placed 700 people<br \/>like Bruce in jobs last year.<\/li>\n<li>The number of placements has jumped 20 per cent from last year.<\/li>\n<li>42 per cent of their learners come from the UK\u2019s most deprived areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/inews-lifestyle\/inside-salford-school-every-pupil-job-graduate-4175580?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_280995898.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">Big Read<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">10 min read<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_294335645.jpg\" alt=\"Young adults in graduation gowns joyfully tossing caps into the sky, celebrating achievement and new beginnings against a clear backdrop\" class=\"wp-image-4376868\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Plan 5 applies to students who began university courses on or after August 2023<br \/>(Photo: Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez\/Getty Images\/<br \/>Source: Moment RF)<\/p>\n<p>What do employers think?<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>Creating more routes in is not just about opportunity \u2013 it helps bring in talent with different experiences.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Paula Cunnington, the chief talent officer for Publicis Groupe UK, a network of marketing agencies that has hired 79 apprentices, says curiosity and real-world experience are far better indicators of future success.<\/p>\n<p>Up to 75 per cent of us in the UK are not drinking enough water.<\/p>\n<p>The human body can survive for a time without food, but it cannot survive for long without water.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the signs you need more fluids, according to a GP.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_298895461.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>\nHow much we should drink\n<\/p>\n<p>Water is the most vital component for life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--statistic\">6-8<\/p>\n<p>NHS guidelines advise we should be drinking six to eight glasses of fluid per day.<\/p>\n<p>This does vary depending on our activity levels, the weather, and if we are ill.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--statistic\">80%<\/p>\n<p>An estimated 50-80 per cent of our bodies and brains being made up of water.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It allows us to deliver nutrients to cells in our blood, lubricates our joints, regulates our temperature and much more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\nHow to stay hydrated\n<\/p>\n<p>What to drink<\/p>\n<p>Not all fluids are the same \u2013 water takes top spot, as it hydrates without sugars or calories, but lower-fat milks,\u00a0sugar-free drinks\u00a0or moderate amounts of tea and coffee can all count towards fluid intake.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"960\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026021_487_SEI_296671227.jpg\" alt=\"Asian girl grocery shopping in supermarket. She is choosing fresh fruit juice along the beverage aisle, reading the nutrition label and checking ingredients on the bottle. Making a healthier food choice and balanced diet. Healthy eating lifestyle\" class=\"wp-image-4411831\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover;width:204px\"  \/>Caption: Asian girl grocery shopping in supermarket. She is choosing fresh fruit juice along the beverage aisle, reading the nutrition label and checking ingredients on the bottle. Making a healthier food choice and balanced diet. Healthy eating lifestyle<br \/>Photographer: d3sign<br \/>Provider: Getty Images<br \/>Source: Moment RF<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_300048639.jpg\" alt=\"Cheerful diversity friends toasting with coffees in a coffee shop\" class=\"wp-image-4457944\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover;width:195px\"  \/>A reader bemoans that his children spend money on fancy coffees and holidays with friends, never having a penny left each month<br \/>(Photo: Getty\/Gorica Poturak)<\/p>\n<p>What to avoid<\/p>\n<p>Limit smoothies and fruit juices to 150ml per day because the sugar causes dental decay.<\/p>\n<p>\nSigns you\u2019re not drinking enough\n<\/p>\n<p>1. Our brains<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_288925027.jpg\" alt=\"A woman lies back on a couch with her arm over her eyes\" class=\"wp-image-4289425\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>The pain from migraines is sometimes described as feeling like you\u2019ve had an axe blow to the head (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p>When dehydrated, we can display an exaggerated response to pain and experience\u00a0headaches. Concentration, attention, reaction times and short-term memory can also all be negatively impacted.<\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/inews-lifestyle\/drink-milk-avoid-air-con-expert-guide-hydration-3774306?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_257036807.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">LIFESTYLE<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">6 min read<\/p>\n<p>\nSigns you\u2019re not drinking enough\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Our bodies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another common sign of dehydration is constipation. Our skin can look duller, be less bouncy to the touch and be less elastic.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2194273733.jpg\" alt=\"Tired Asian businesswoman working on a laptop computer in the office - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4325252\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover;width:204px\"  \/>Tired Asian businesswoman working on a laptop computer in the office \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"711\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_253197276.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup portrait of gorgeous happy middle age woman looking at mirror touching her skin enjoying treatment for dry skin. Advertising of antiaging beauty skin care products\" class=\"wp-image-3714317\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover;width:195px\"  \/>(Photo: Ekaterina Demidova\/Getty).<\/p>\n<p>3. <strong>Our psychology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Research has shown that even mild dehydration can lead us to feel more moody, stressed and irritable. We can also feel more tired than usual, with less energy and motivation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026026_140_SEI_297140333.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Quick and life-changing tricks for a calmer, tidier home<\/p>\n<p>\nEasy habits to declutter your home\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"570\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_226050878.jpg\" alt=\"Decluttering the closet, hands on waist\" class=\"wp-image-3331441\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>I need someone to tidy up my attitude towards tidying. Who does one hire for that? <br \/>(Photo: Getty Images\/iStockphoto)<\/p>\n<p>The habits audit<\/p>\n<p>Subconscious habits can cause clutter so take regular pauses to stop and notice what you are doing during the day.<\/p>\n<p>The re-entry reset<\/p>\n<p>Establish a routine you follow every time you come home so the entrance stays clear.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026029_734_GettyImages-1427954563.jpg\" alt=\"Two young children wearing school uniforms exit their front door - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4334923\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Two young children wearing school uniforms exit their front door \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_218224596.jpg\" alt=\"A mother and son on their way out of the front door for his first day at school\" class=\"wp-image-3240135\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Late toilet training has become more common, putting pressure on teachers and taking up learning time (Getty)<\/p>\n<p>The exit mindset<\/p>\n<p>Each time you leave the house, take a minute to think: \u2018What can I take out with me?\u2019\u00a0To the tip? To the charity shop? To recycle? <\/p>\n<p>\nEasy habits to declutter your home\n<\/p>\n<p>The drop zone<\/p>\n<p>Doing a clear-out for charity doesn\u2019t need to be a big task. Have a donate box in a practical location to drop any unwanted items as you come across them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"960\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026032_560_SEI_192718589.jpg\" alt=\"Man organizing and decluttering clothes at home\" class=\"wp-image-2921597\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover;width:204px\"  \/>(Photo: Westend61\/Getty).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026033_683_SEI_240350127.jpg\" alt=\"Woman taking photo of the shirt using her smartphone for selling or donating her clothes. Decluttering , Sorting Clothes, And Cleaning Up wardrobe. Reuse, second-hand concept. Conscious consumer.\" class=\"wp-image-3539911\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover;width:195px\"  \/>(Photo: Getty).<\/p>\n<p>Dedicated home<\/p>\n<p>Create a logical home for everything so it\u2019s easier to find and keeps everything in place.<\/p>\n<p>\nEasy habits to declutter your home\n<\/p>\n<p>The quick scan<\/p>\n<p>Each time you open a drawer\u00a0identify a few items you can bin, donate or return to their rightful home.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026033_726_GettyImages-2238198448.jpg\" alt=\"Woman carrying box while moving and cleaning up at home happily - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4253007\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Woman carrying box while moving and cleaning up at home happily \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026034_126_SEI_291748459.jpg\" alt=\"Young woman at home. sorting through and organizing her wardrobe\" class=\"wp-image-4332969\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Follow these rules to declutter your own home (Photo: Nadzeya_Kizilava\/Getty\/E+)<\/p>\n<p>One in, one out rule<\/p>\n<p>To manage wardrobe clutter follow the rule that a new item can only go in if you give something else away.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The daily check-in<\/p>\n<p>Give yourself a few minutes at the start or end of the day to acknowledge the progress you\u2019ve made.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026035_634_GettyImages-2235970450.jpg\" alt=\"Woman Refreshing the Bed with Clean Bed Sheets in a Bright Room - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4319092\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Woman Refreshing the Bed with Clean Bed Sheets in a Bright Room \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026036_688_SEI_278403729.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>It can be far easier to seek an internal promotion rather than a new job elsewhere<\/p>\n<p>\nThe statistics\n<\/p>\n<p>A trend of \u2018job hugging\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--statistic\">12%<\/p>\n<p>In January, available vacancies were down 12 per cent compared to a year prior.<\/p>\n<p>According to the ONS it marked 39 consecutive quarters of decline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--statistic\">51%<\/p>\n<p>of UK employees plan to stay in their current roles, as\u00a0Employment Hero\u2019s first Annual Jobs Report\u00a0shows. Four in 10 say competition is too high to take the risk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So how can you improve your current situation without leaving?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Learn to humble brag<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>Your wins don\u2019t always speak for themselves. Share them. Jump into conversations beyond your usual remit. How people see you today shapes the opportunities that come your way tomorrow.  Even small updates can have an outsized impact.<\/p>\n<p>VICTORIA MCLEAN, CEO OF CITY CV AND AN EXPERT IN CV AND PROFILE WRITING<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026037_9_GettyImages-2152890544-1.jpg\" alt=\"Drive Talent Investments with Strategic Workforce Planning. A female job-seeker answering questions during a job interview with a human resource manager in a business office. - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4282695\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Drive Talent Investments with Strategic Workforce Planning. A female job-seeker answering questions during a job interview with a human resource manager in a business office. \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p>\nMake your case \u2013 with data\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_288925043.jpg\" alt=\"A man writes in a notebook\" class=\"wp-image-4289426\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Caption: Mid adult man with eyeglasses sitting on a comfortable sofa at home, thoughtfully writing notes in a small notebook while natural sunlight illuminates the room<br \/>Photographer: Milan Markovic<br \/>Provider: Getty Images<br \/>Source: E+<\/p>\n<p>Keep a log<\/p>\n<p>The chances of your boss remembering what you achieved in Q1 by December is  low so keep a success log. <\/p>\n<p>Treat it as a proposal<\/p>\n<p>Show impact, link it to organisational goals, <br \/>and outline future <br \/>value, says McLean.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026039_384_GettyImages-1459087728.jpg\" alt=\"Male candidate handshake with the recruiter at job interview - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4312682\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Male candidate handshake with the recruiter at job interview \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_672987907.jpg\" alt=\"Remember that you may be able to find a new job within your current organisation (Photo: Shutterstock)\" class=\"wp-image-241971\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"  \/>(Photo: Shutterstock).<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be shy<\/p>\n<p>Ask your boss directly what you need to do to\u00a0be promoted\u00a0in the next six to 12 months.<\/p>\n<p>\nOffer solutions to problems\n<\/p>\n<p>Ask yourself: what\u00a0keeps your organisation awake<br \/>at night?<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solve those problems and you shift from just doing your job to being a strategic asset.<\/li>\n<li>Sharing your ideas and views with the people above you can really prove what you\u2019re capable of.<\/li>\n<li>Proactively\u00a0initiate new projects <br \/>or processes.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0It \u2018s daunting but getting people to see you in a more elevated position before you get there is really effective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026043_253_SEI_244309997.jpg\" alt=\"Worried businessman biting his nail while waiting for a job interview with other candidates in a hallway of an office building.\" class=\"wp-image-3591214\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Caption: Worried businessman biting his nail while waiting for a job interview with other candidates in a hallway of an office building.<br \/>Photographer: skynesher<br \/>Provider: Getty Images<br \/>Source: E+<\/p>\n<p>Ask for training<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>It\u2019s a fantastic signal to show how serious you are about your development.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As careers are no longer linear, a promotion may not be in your current role, but perhaps in the same company in a broader role. <\/p>\n<p>Do some digging to find out what else might be available in\u00a0other areas.<\/p>\n<p>How to resolve the biggest rows that can end marriages<\/p>\n<p>Private school, sex and housework\u00a0can be some of the biggest causes of tension between warring couples. <\/p>\n<p>Mike Talbot, a psychologist, and chief executive of UK Mediation [below], reveals how to fix them.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_259172752.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>\nWhat couples row over\n<\/p>\n<p>Parenting and schooling<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2193568679.jpg\" alt=\"Young couple having an argument. Woman is angry with man. - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4278304\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Young couple having an argument. Woman is angry with man. \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Psychologist Mike Talbot says parenting can expose ideological differences in a couple. He encourages people to listen to each other, and find a \u201cthird way\u201d, something that they come up with between themselves, rather than sticking to one person\u2019s opinion.<\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/opinion\/arguments-kill-relationship-therapist-avoid-4088195?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026047_590_SEI_277320357_1765216508.087.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">OPINION<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">3 min read<\/p>\n<p>Money (or a lifestyle)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026048_525_SEI_296123217.jpg\" alt=\"A mature couple sitting in bed and looking at each other angrily after a disagreement\" class=\"wp-image-4403586\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Caption: A mature couple sitting in bed and looking at each other angrily after a disagreement<br \/>Photographer: kupicoo<br \/>Provider: Getty Images<br \/>Source: iStockphoto<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It\u2019s common for couples to disagree on their property or finances.<\/li>\n<li>Couples might have different ideas about what the best plan of action is for the future.<\/li>\n<li>Dr Talbot says its important to find \u201ccommon ground\u201d on what both parties wish for, or worry about.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/inews-lifestyle\/ready-retirement-wife-wont-leave-job-driving-apart-4385201?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026049_818_SEI_295251118.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">Agony Uncle<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">5 min read<\/p>\n<p>\nIncompatibilities around sex\n<\/p>\n<p>Dr Talbot has seen this when one person loses their sex drive. \u201cIt can happen when the couples get older, and she\u00a0loses her sex drive during menopause, whereas the guy\u2019s still as randy as he was when he was 20.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026050_748_SEI_299338552.jpg\" alt=\"Young couple having relationship difficulties at home. Both about 25 years old, Caucasian people.\" class=\"wp-image-4446376\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Caption: Young couple having relationship difficulties at home. Both about 25 years old, Caucasian people.<br \/>Photographer: GoodLifeStudio<br \/>Provider: Getty Images<br \/>Source: E+<br \/>Copyright: DAMIR MIHAJLOVIC<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026051_487_SEI_288117592.jpg\" alt=\"Millennial black lady vacuuming floor while her husband watching TV, not helping her with household duties, cropped view. Unrecognizable young couple having problem with domestic chores\" class=\"wp-image-4279339\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Caption: Millennial black lady vacuuming floor while her husband watching TV, not helping her with household duties, cropped view. Unrecognizable young couple having problem with domestic chores<br \/>Photographer: Prostock-Studio<br \/>Provider: Getty Images\/iStockphoto<br \/>Source: iStockphoto<\/p>\n<p>Domestic workload<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>We get people disagreeing about how tidy the house should be, how neatly dressed the kids should be\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This goes back to the gender stereotypes.<\/p>\n<p>The solution is to focus on value and to get the couple to think about the conflict in a different way.<\/p>\n<p>Being a grandparent<br \/>is complicated<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026052_747_SEI_294290509.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Celia Dodd, who looks after her grandchildren two days a week, says <br \/>there\u2019s a fine line between being supportive and interfering. <\/p>\n<p>Here she shares the things she\u2019d never say or do with her own family.<\/p>\n<p>\nWhat grandparents should never do\n<\/p>\n<p>Ignore parents rules<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to know what\u2019s expected rather than second-guessing what the parents want, and possibly getting it wrong.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026053_794_GettyImages-1889646212.jpg\" alt=\"Rear view of grandparents sitting with granddaughter near pond at park - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4213456\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover;width:204px\"  \/>(Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026055_998_SEI_295004184.jpg\" alt=\"Parents and young child moving into a new house, unpacking belongings from cardboard boxes\" class=\"wp-image-4386540\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover;width:195px\"\/>Caption: Parents and young child moving into a new house, unpacking belongings from cardboard boxes<br \/>Photographer: Vladimir Vladimirov<br \/>Provider: Getty Images<br \/>Source: E+<\/p>\n<p>Send endless snaps<\/p>\n<p>Friends understandably get irritated if you keep sending photos and long videos, especially if they\u2019re longing for grandchildren of their own.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_284359661_1770742392.252.jpg\" alt=\"Burnout headache, children running and parents on living room sofa with migraine from hyper active kids. Mental health problem, family stress and senior grandparents tired from babysitting adhd girl\" class=\"wp-image-4227810\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>I\u2019ve made it very clear to my own daughter that if she needs full time childcare, she\u2019s going to have to sort that out herself (Photo: PeopleImages\/ Getty)<\/p>\n<p>What not to say<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>I wouldn\u2019t do it like that\u2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The golden rule for grandparents \u2013 don\u2019t offer advice unless it\u2019s asked for, and never interfere \u2013 is almost impossible to get right.<\/p>\n<p>You might feel like \u2013 how can you\u00a0not interfere when you\u2019re doing your best to support the family? It\u2019s a fine line, and there are times when you\u2019re bound to get it wrong.<\/p>\n<p>\nWhat grandparents should never do\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026057_975_GettyImages-2267103356.jpg\" alt=\"Grandchild, twilight parenting, grandparents, grandmother, baby, exhausted, tired - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4332754\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Grandchild, twilight parenting, grandparents, grandmother, baby, exhausted, tired \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Assume involvement<\/p>\n<p>Although it\u2019s a shock, it\u2019s simply not on to drop in whenever you feel like it.<\/p>\n<p>Beat yourself up<\/p>\n<p>Being a grandparent is never 100\u00a0per cent bliss, despite what people say. Childcare can be boring as well as fulfilling.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026058_855_SEI_139306371.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2230141\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>(Photo: Paul Bradbury\/Getty).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"516\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEI_239727024.jpg\" alt=\"Tired mature woman taking a nap on the sofa in the living room\" class=\"wp-image-3533510\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Naps before 1pm can lead to better cognitive performance in the following hours (Photo: Lord Henri Voton\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Admit tiredness<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t want them to stop asking me to babysit, and I certainly don\u2019t want them suggesting I\u2019m doing too much.<\/p>\n<p>\nWhat grandparents should never do\n<\/p>\n<p>Forget the years fly<\/p>\n<p>Grandparents have to keep finding new ways to keep the connection close, by tapping into what your grandchild loves doing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"960\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026060_709_GettyImages-1141301052.jpg\" alt=\"Conflict of family two generations old mother and adult daughter - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4332797\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover;width:204px\"  \/>Conflict of family two generations old mother and adult daughter \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026062_216_GettyImages-519330916.jpg\" alt=\"Grandparents and their young grandchildren relaxing at home - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4312150\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover;width:195px\"\/>Grandparents and their young grandchildren relaxing at home \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Dismiss the parents<\/p>\n<p>Even if you  don\u2019t agree with the way things are done \u2013 like using gentle parenting \u2013 <br \/>it\u2019s a big help to understand why they are doing it rather than just dismiss them. <\/p>\n<p>The price, size and variety of eggs differ<\/p>\n<p>But which is the best value<br \/>for money and taste?<\/p>\n<p>Food Editor Sophie Morris<br \/>tested 15 supermarket packs, scrambled and fried.<\/p>\n<p>Her findings? The most expensive wasn\u2019t the best.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026063_744_SEI_289112606_2b930a.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>\nSupermarket eggs taste test\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_290748824.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>M&amp;S Golden Yolk Eggs<\/p>\n<p>These shells win the beauty contest and the yolk colour is amazing when scrambled. <strong>4\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Taste the Difference<\/p>\n<p>These Sainsbury\u2019s eggs taste as good as they look with gorgeous orange middles and a rich flavour. <strong>4\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1781348840_728_SEI_290748823.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_290748834.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>St Ewe Rich Yolk Eggs<\/p>\n<p>These are \u201chigher welfare\u201d free-range eggs but the yolks taste no better than other high-end eggs, says Morris. <strong>4\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nSupermarket eggs taste test\n<\/p>\n<p>Aldi Golden Yolk Eggs<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winner! <\/strong>The Specially Selected eggs are a great price with a delicious yolk. <strong>4\/5<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_290748832.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_290749473.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Savers Small Eggs<\/p>\n<p>Morrisons Savers eggs are great for the price (\u00a31.10) but not rich in flavour. <strong>3\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Burford Brown Eggs<\/p>\n<p>They taste great, but not noticeably better than the other high-end eggs. The spend is more to do with\u00a0branding. <strong>4\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_290748702.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>\nSupermarket eggs taste test\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7<strong>Tesco Finest Bluebell Aruacana<\/strong><br \/>The pale blue shells won me over but the insides are just as rewarding with a rich flavour. <br \/><strong>4\/5<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>8<strong>Waitrose Duchy Organic Eggs<\/strong><br \/>Their sunny yellow middle scrambles beautifully into light, fluffy folds.<br \/><strong>4\/5<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>9<strong>Lidl Deluxe Golden Yolk Eggs<\/strong><br \/>They\u2019re a great deal and the yolk is a lovely bright orange and the taste is\u00a0rich and eggy.<br \/><strong>3.5\/5\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nSupermarket eggs taste test\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>M&amp;S British Free Range Eggs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Large eggs with brown shells and a light orange yolk and they\u2019re a great price for high-welfare large eggs. <strong>4\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_290748706.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_290748716.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Ocado Large Free Range Eggs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These are the best value large eggs that I try. The yolks are a dark yellow and the eggs turn out a lovely rich and fluffy scramble. <strong>4\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nSupermarket eggs taste test\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Packington British Free Range Eggs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pretty white eggs with a yellow yolk that taste fine but, given the price, I expected a little more. <strong>3.5\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_290748760.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>\nSupermarket eggs taste test\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Waitrose No.1 Longstock Gold Eggs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They are delicious: meltingly rich, they scramble into fat folds. They have beautiful green shells, almost too pretty to eat. <strong>4\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026084_914_SEI_293059481.jpg\" alt=\"Eggs are seen in a carton on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo\/Jenny Kane)\" class=\"wp-image-4401923\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover;width:204px\"  \/>Caption: Eggs are seen in a carton on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo\/Jenny Kane)<br \/>Photographer: Jenny Kane<br \/>Provider: AP<br \/>Source: AP<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"711\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782026085_125_SEI_296012501.jpg\" alt=\"A detail of cracked egg falling into the pan as woman holds egg shells in both hands.\" class=\"wp-image-4401491\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover;width:195px\"  \/>Caption: A detail of cracked egg falling into the pan as woman holds egg shells in both hands.<br \/>Photographer: SimpleImages<br \/>Provider: Getty Images<br \/>Source: Moment RF<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asda Organic Mixed Size Eggs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The yolk is a pale yellow and when scrambled the result is an unappealing yellowish grey colour. These are the most bland-tasting of the lot. <strong>2\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/inews-theme\/assets\/images\/chevron.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Not enough fibre<\/p>\n<p>The daily recommended guideline for adults is that we should be eating at least 30g of fibre per day. Shockingly, only 4 per cent of us in the UK meet that <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/inews-lifestyle\/overdosed-fibre-gut-health-years-4311582?ico=in-line_link\" id=\"4311582\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">recommendation<\/a>, with 96 per cent eating significantly less and most of us only getting about 15g per day.<\/p>\n<p>You may have seen fibre mentioned on food packets, but what is it? There are two main types of fibre; soluble and insoluble. Soluble fibre dissolves in water and is found in things like apples, avocados, oats and lentils. Insoluble fibre doesn\u2019t dissolve, but actually absorbs water helping you to have a healthy bowel habit. It is found in the skins of vegetables, wholemeal bread, seeds, nuts and brown rice. Both are crucial for our health. <\/p>\n<p>Fibre is an essential for our digestive health because it acts like a prebiotic, encouraging good microbes in your large intestine and building a strong gut lining. High fibre food also prevents sudden blood sugar spikes and lowers type 2 diabetes risk because it digests much more slowly. It is easier to <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/opinion\/fibre-sleep-maxxing-ourselves-into-bad-health-3936207?ico=in-line_link\" id=\"3936207\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">manage your weight<\/a> because fibre adds bulk to meals and helps us feel fuller for longer. Another surprising fact about high fibre foods is that certain soluble fibres can bind to cholesterol \u2013 and by doing so, prevent it from being absorbed, and so help your heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n<p>So, how to get more in your diet? There are lots of simple ways; choose healthy snacks like nuts and seeds, keep the skins on vegetables like a baked potato, eat more pulses like beans and lentils, and choose wholegrains like wholewheat pasta, brown rice and wholemeal bread. Make sure you increase the amount gradually and drink plenty of water too when you are starting to make a change.<\/p>\n<p>Not enough free time<\/p>\n<p>Society encourages us to always be \u201con\u201d and to produce, produce, produce. But what about free time when our brains are allowed to just sit and wander and imagine and create? Some research has recommended two to three hours of free time per day for our health, with less than two hours creating stress over too little time, and more than five hours resulting in a negative effect for our mental health.<\/p>\n<p>Why is unstructured time and allowing our minds to wander helpful for our health? Well, because this is an opportunity for our brain to switch to our so-called \u201cdefault mode network\u201d, allowing us to process emotions and support creativity, which research has shown has so many benefits for our physical and emotional wellbeing. In reality though, how can we manage this in a hectic world? Try to <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/inews-lifestyle\/five-easy-habits-increase-happiness-lower-stress-4306863?ico=in-line_link\" id=\"4306863\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">create small breaks<\/a>, about 10-20 minutes long throughout your day when you go for a walk, take a breath, doodle, journal, listen to music, or you just stare out of a window. Research has shown that screen time like passive scrolling or watching TV does not have the same benefits as actively relaxing with a hobby or an activity you enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Not enough sleep<\/p>\n<p>Adults need seven to nine hours of sleep per night to help us recover, reset and repair our bodies and minds. Yet some research has shown that most of us only get 6.7-7.3 hours\u2019 sleep and 72 per cent of us are failing to get seven or more hours of shut-eye per night. It is not just the quantity of sleep that matters, but also the quality; the effect of which is significant, with 40 per cent of UK adults saying that <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/shorts\/how-poor-sleep-in-childhood-is-linked-to-teenage-depression?ico=in-line_link\" id=\"4463455\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">poor quality sleep <\/a>is negatively affecting their mental health.<\/p>\n<p>Why does sleep matter? Our bodies physically repair themselves, our cells recover and undergo numerous biochemical processes to allow them to stay healthy, and our brains have a chance to process our experience of the day and lay down memories. We also process emotions from the day and reset our circadian rhythm and internal body clock, which is so vital for our hormonal system to work well and efficiently. So, how can we get more sleep of <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/inews-lifestyle\/wellbeing\/new-rules-great-sleep-top-experts-4268047?ico=in-line_link\" id=\"4268047\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">better quality<\/a>? Firstly, treat sleep as the priority it is and change your attitude to it; remove screens from your bedroom, avoid electronic devices for at least two to three hours before bed, and establish a set time and routine for bedtime which signals to your brain to get ready to rest. Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark and not too hot or cold and make it a sanctuary of peace. Try to stick to a set time when you wake up and get some natural daylight within the first hour of waking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When it comes to our health, we all face different challenges \u2013 and those will change according to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1040392,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[11],"tags":[4376,286609,105,4348,17978,16,15,4950],"class_list":["post-1040391","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-health","tag-advice","tag-dr-radha","tag-health","tag-healthcare","tag-iweekend","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-wellbeing"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/116786873624145862","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1040391","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1040391"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1040391\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1040392"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1040391"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1040391"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1040391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}