Woman reveals how weights can change the entire look of your body in telling transformation pictures

A woman with ‘no fitness experience’ has explained why she swears by weightlifting for transforming your body in a short space of time.  Lauren Meisner, 29, left Canada in 2016 for the sunnier climes of Sydney to live with her Australian boyfriend, Sean. The pair have since got engaged and are making a life for themselves … Read more

Autism is twice as common in children whose mothers used cannabis in pregnancy

Pregnant women who smoke cannabis almost double the risk of their baby being born autistic, warns a new study. In the largest ever study of its kind, researchers found that children whose mothers reported using cannabis during pregnancy were at greater risk of autism.  The incidence of autism was four per 1,000 person-years among children … Read more

Beavers cut trees for food ‘before they built dams’, study says

Ancient Arctic beavers were cutting down trees for food four million years ago, long before they started building dams, a new study shows.  Scientists analysed bones of the extinct Dipoides beaver and plant fossils from Ellesmere Island in northern Canada to work out what the creatures ate.    Isotopic evidence indicates a diet of woody and … Read more

Photos show hypnotic beauty of Canada’s Banff National Park

Mesmerising lakes, mighty mountains and magical forests: Ten wanderlust-sparking images that show the hypnotic beauty of Canada’s Banff National Park The jaw-dropping images of the protected area in Alberta were snapped by Canadian photographer Kai Yhun The 26-year-old’s snaps show the likes of the beautiful Lake Louise and the incredible Valley of the Ten Peaks … Read more

The USA is the top destination for Britons looking to move abroad followed by Canada and Spain

America is the top expat destination for Britons looking to move abroad, a study has revealed. The contenders were the United Nation’s ten most popular destinations among UK expats – Australia, USA, Canada, Spain, Ireland, New Zealand, France, South Africa, Germany and Italy. And 15 key ‘liveability’ characteristics that define a popular expat destination were … Read more

Why doesn’t British Airways answer the phone? The Holiday Guru tackles Covid-19 traveller issues

The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week many concerned travellers wrote in regarding refund issues involving the likes of British Airways and Tui. The Guru rolled up his sleeves.  Q. We were due to fly to Canada with British Airways on July 1, but the trip was cancelled. We … Read more