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5 days ago | getreading.co.uk | Kieran Isgin

One of the first things many of us reach for in the morning is a fresh cup of coffee to ready ourselves for the rest of the day. While it is one of the most consumed drinks in the world, coffee may not always be the best option, especially as a morning drink. In some cases, coffee can even have the opposite intended effect first thing in the morning. This is due to the drink's effect on our body's hormones when consumed, especially cortisol, which is commonly referred to as the 'stress hormone.

1 month ago | getreading.co.uk | Harriet Morphy-Morris |Christopher Harper

Amazon's Spring Sale is here, and for those seeking a bargain without splashing out, we've spotted an Echo Pop deal that costs less than your average takeaway - and it's significantly cheaper than the Prime retailer's usual price. The Echo Pop has seen a substantial reduction in the spring sale, with its price cut to £22.99. However, thanks to a checkout trick from TopCashback, shoppers will pay £8 for it once the money-back falls in.

1 month ago | getreading.co.uk | Ketsuda Phoutinane

People with cardiometabolic disorders — such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease — could increase their chances of living longer by eating a plant-based diet, reports a new study. Whilst the benefits of plant-based diets has been studied, this research is the first to focus on people with cardiometabolic disorders. These conditions, which are linked to a higher risk of death, are becoming more widespread across the world.

Nov 3, 2024 | getreading.co.uk | Howard Lloyd |Sarah Getty

Not only is ghosting a thing for almost half of singletons, zombie-ing is becoming increasingly common, as is haunting and phantom-flirting

Oct 21, 2024 | getreading.co.uk | Helen Le Caplain |Elaine Blackburne

A stepmum claims to have captured a 6.5ft 'ghost' watching her walk the dog - that people fear is the demonic nun from the terrifying horror movie The Nun. Julie Birkett-O'Loughlin was taking four-year-old border terrier Ralphy out for his night-time stroll in July when she decided to take a few snaps on her new phone. When she appeared to capture nothing she blamed herself failing to work the Google Pixel's flash, as she scrolled through her image gallery before falling asleep once back inside.