Laurel Ives

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Health Editor and writer, Content Strategist, Editorial Consultant at Freelance

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The weird experiences taking over English vineyards, from ice baths to a hobbit house

3 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Laurel Ives |Silvana Franco |Victoria Moore |William Sitwell

As the UK wine industry continues to expand, winemakers are diversifying into all sorts of strange and wonderful activitiesWhen it comes to a mini-break from the general gloom and doom of the news, many of us are turning to the booming UK vineyard scene for some much-needed fun and fizz. According to the first wine tourism report from the industry association Wines of Great Britain, 1.5 million people visited UK vineyards in 2023, a 55 per cent increase from 2022.
What alcohol does to your gut health

1 month ago | afr.com | Lap Phan |Laurel Ives

Mar 26, 2025 – 7.19am or Subscribe to save articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? We all know that a healthy gut is vital for everything from fighting off colds and flu to conditions such as anxiety, depression, irritable bowel syndrome and more. We also know that eating a wide variety of plants, fermented foods and fibre will improve and maintain our gut health.
What alcohol does to your gut health

1 month ago | msn.com | Laurel Ives

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What alcohol does to your gut health

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Laurel Ives

We all know that a healthy gut is vital for everything from fighting off colds and flu to conditions such as anxiety, depression, irritable bowel syndrome and more. We also know that eating a wide variety of plants, fermented foods and fibre will improve and maintain our gut health. Yet, unfortunately, even if we’re maxing out the kefir and kombucha, much of the good work is undone by a boozy dinner party or a few beers in the pub. Alcohol is uniquely harmful to our gut microbiome.
What alcohol does to your gut health

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Laurel Ives

Not only does alcohol kill off the good bacteria, but over time it also weakens the protective lining of our gut, leading to what is often called "leaky gut." This is when little gaps open up in the gut lining, which means that bacteria, in digested food particles and other nasties can get into our bloodstream, possibly causing problems in the rest of our body. "The liver receives about 75 per cent of its blood directly from the gut and it's a power house of metabolism.
The British octogenarians swapping 'dreary' care homes for Thai luxury

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Laurel Ives

When his wife died in 2021, John Higgins sold his home in Shaftesbury and moved to the Care Resort. "I didn't want to impose myself on my daughter, even though she would have been happy to take me. I've been happily settled here ever since. I suppose I could probably manage on my own in a flat, and it wouldn't cost so much, but I like to be looked after and I like to be somewhere where there's a Mr or Mrs Fix it. If I can't get the Wifi to work, I can just pick up the phone," he says.
The British octogenarians swapping ‘dreary’ care homes for Thai luxury

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Laurel Ives

Laurel IvesTue, March 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM UTC19 min readArriving at the Chiang Mai Care Resort in northern Thailand, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re at a standard-issue, luxury Thai resort. A series of low-roof bungalows separated by palm trees and lush tropical plants are dotted around a peaceful lake. At one end are two swimming pools offering a respite from the heat, at another, an outdoor restaurant has views across the distant mountains.
What to eat for good gut and brain health

1 month ago | smh.com.au | Laurel Ives

What we eat can have a significant impact on our brain – here are the six best foods, according to dietitians and neuroscientists. Laurel IvesMarch 10, 2025, register or subscribe to save recipes for later. You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime.
Mood swings, anger and ADHD – separating fact from fiction

1 month ago | msn.com | Laurel Ives

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Mood swings, anger and ADHD – separating fact from fiction

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